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The Last Mercenary

The Last Mercenary

Action · Comedy · 2021

A legendary secret service agent comes out of hiding and returns to France to help the son he's never met get out of trouble.

Movie details

The Last Mercenary

“The daddy of all secret agents.”

2021 Action · Comedy 1h 50m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

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A legendary secret service agent comes out of hiding and returns to France to help the son he's never met get out of trouble.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Directed by

David Charhon

Written by

David Charhon · Ismaël Sy Savané

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Richard Brumére

Alban Ivanov

Alban Ivanov

Alexandre Lazare

Samir Decazza

Samir Decazza

Archibald Al Mahmoud

Assa Sylla

Assa Sylla

Dalila

Éric Judor

Éric Judor

Paul Lesueur

Patrick Timsit

Patrick Timsit

Commandant Jouard

Miou-Miou

Miou-Miou

Marguerite

Court is in session

Put The Last Mercenary 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.