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Polar

Polar

Action · Crime · Drama · 2019

When a retiring assassin realizes that he is the target of a hit, he winds up back in the game going head to head with a gang of younger, ruthless killers.

Movie details

Polar

“If the job doesn't kill you, retirement will.”

2019 Action · Crime · Drama 1h 58m

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6.4 / 10

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When a retiring assassin realizes that he is the target of a hit, he winds up back in the game going head to head with a gang of younger, ruthless killers.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Jonas Åkerlund

Written by

Jayson Rothwell

Mads Mikkelsen

Mads Mikkelsen

Duncan Vizla

Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens

Camille

Katheryn Winnick

Katheryn Winnick

Vivian

Inga Cadranel

Inga Cadranel

Regina

Fei Ren

Fei Ren

Hilde

Ruby O. Fee

Ruby O. Fee

Sindy

Matt Lucas

Matt Lucas

Blut

Court is in session

Put Polar 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 Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

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