The Specialist
“The government taught him to kill. Now he's using his skills to help a woman seek revenge against the Miami underworld.”
May Munro is a woman obsessed with getting revenge on the people who murdered her parents when she was still a girl. She hires Ray Quick, a retired explosives expert, to kill her parents' killers. When Ned Trent, embittered ex-partner of Quick's, is assigned to protect one of Quick's potential victims, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Specialist
The Specialist is a 1994 English-language action and thriller film directed by Luis Llosa. The cast is led by Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone, James Woods. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Specialist was produced by Jerry Weintraub Productions, Iguana Producciones, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 7, 1994, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $45 million, it went on to gross $170 million worldwide.
- Director
- Luis Llosa
- Writers
- Alexandra Seros
- Release date
- October 7, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $45 million
- Box office
- $170 million
- Production
- Jerry Weintraub Productions, Iguana Producciones, Warner Bros. Pictures
The Specialist cast & crew
The Specialist was directed by Luis Llosa and written by Alexandra Seros.
The cast features Sylvester Stallone as Ray Quick, Sharon Stone as May Munro, James Woods as Ned Trent, Rod Steiger as Joe Leon, Eric Roberts as Tomas Leon, and Mario Ernesto Sánchez as Charlie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Barry, cinematography is by Jeffrey L. Kimball, and it was produced by Jerry Weintraub and Jeff Most.
Is The Specialist worth watching?
The Specialist holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 1,446 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and thriller, The Specialist is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Specialist
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Cast of The Specialist
Sylvester Stallone
Ray Quick
Sharon Stone
May Munro
James Woods
Ned Trent
Rod Steiger
Joe Leon
Eric Roberts
Tomas Leon
Mario Ernesto Sánchez
Charlie
Sergio Doré Jr.
Strongarm
Chase Randolph
Stan Munro
Jeana Bell
Alice Munro
Brittany Paige Bouck
Young May
Emilio Estefan Jr.
Pianoplayer
LaGaylia Frazier
Singer #1
The Specialist — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Specialist in United States?
The Specialist is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Specialist in?
The Specialist is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Specialist?
The Specialist runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Specialist rated?
The Specialist is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 1,446 ratings.
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