John Wick (2014)
Kernel Score: 83% · 20,533 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Thriller
Released: 2014-10-22
Runtime: 101 minutes
Is John Wick worth watching?
Worth watching. A lean revenge thriller with sleek action and a simple story. John Wick's gun-fu fights are the draw, and the film trusts the stunts more than the plot.
Watch it if you
- love clean, well-staged action
- like simple revenge stories
- want a stylish crime world
Skip it if you
- dislike gun violence
- want a deep story or characters
Best for: Action night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch John Wick
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Ex-hitman John Wick comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.
John Wick parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that John Wick is a hard-R action film built around a hitman's revenge spree with sustained gun violence.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Rated R with pervasive gun violence, killings, and hand-to-hand combat driven by a revenge plot involving a hitman and Russian mob.
- Language: Moderate — Expected R-rated profanity throughout, consistent with the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like John Wick
If you liked John Wick, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) — 84%: The sequel, with bigger set pieces and a wider underworld.
- John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) — 82%: Third film, with more elaborate stunts.
- John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) — 86%: The biggest, most spectacular entry.
- Nobody (2021) — 89%: Another mild-looking man turns out to be dangerous.
- Léon: The Professional (1994) — 91%: Stylish hitman story with a human heart.
- The Killer (1989) — 87%: Influential Hong Kong shoot-out film about a hitman.
Director
Cast
- Keanu Reeves as John Wick
- Michael Nyqvist as Viggo Tarasov
- Alfie Allen as Iosef Tarasov
- Willem Dafoe as Marcus
- Dean Winters as Avi
- Adrianne Palicki as Ms. Perkins
- Omer Barnea as Gregori
- Toby Leonard Moore as Victor
- Daniel Bernhardt as Kirill
- Bridget Moynahan as Helen
John Wick FAQ
Is John Wick worth watching?
Worth watching. A lean revenge thriller with sleek action and a simple story. John Wick's gun-fu fights are the draw, and the film trusts the stunts more than the plot.
Where can I watch John Wick?
In the US you can stream John Wick on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is John Wick OK for kids?
John Wick is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that John Wick is a hard-R action film built around a hitman's revenge spree with sustained gun violence.
What movies are like John Wick?
If you liked John Wick, try John Wick: Chapter 2, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, John Wick: Chapter 4 and Nobody.