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Havoc

Havoc

Action · Crime · Thriller · 2025

When a drug heist swerves lethally out of control, a jaded cop fights his way through a corrupt city's criminal underworld to save a politician's son.

Movie details

Havoc

“No law. Only disorder.”

2025 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 47m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

Community rating

When a drug heist swerves lethally out of control, a jaded cop fights his way through a corrupt city's criminal underworld to save a politician's son.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Havoc?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Gareth Evans

Written by

Gareth Evans

Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy

Walker

Jessie Mei Li

Jessie Mei Li

Ellie

Timothy Olyphant

Timothy Olyphant

Vincent

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Lawrence Beaumont

Justin Cornwell

Justin Cornwell

Charlie

Quelin Sepulveda

Quelin Sepulveda

Mia

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Raul

Court is in session

Put Havoc on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.