The Tournament streaming
Genre
Horror
Year
2009
Runtime
1h35

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Metascore

The Tournament

Survival of the deadliest in The Tournament!

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Synopsis

In the action-packed movie The Tournament, released in 2009, a secret deadly competition takes place every seven years where the world's most skilled assassins gather to battle to the death. The last one standing will be granted the title of the world's greatest hitman and the prize of $10 million. However, this year's tournament takes an unexpected turn when one of the contestants, an innocent doctor, becomes an unwitting participant. As the violent chaos ensues, alliances are formed and broken, and secrets are revealed, leading to an intense battle of survival and cunning in a fight for ultimate glory and freedom.

Cast

  • Ving Rhames

    Ving Rhames

    Joshua Harlow

  • Robert Carlyle

    Robert Carlyle

    Father Joseph MacAvoy

  • Ian Somerhalder

    Ian Somerhalder

    Miles Slade

  • Kelly Hu

    Kelly Hu

    Lai Lai Zhen

  • Liam Cunningham

    Liam Cunningham

    Powers

  • Sébastien Foucan

    Sébastien Foucan

    Anton Bogart

Reviews

The Tournament garnered mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. While some praised the film for its adrenaline-pumping action sequences and gritty tone, others criticized its thin plot and lack of character development. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 41%, with critics stating, 'The Tournament offers some thrills, but the predictable plot and stereotypical characters make it a forgettable experience.' IMDb users rated it 6.0/10, with many pointing out Ving Rhames' strong performance as a highlight. Metacritic provided a Metascore of 45 based on mixed or average reviews, with some critics appreciating the movie's fast pace and stylish visuals. Overall, The Tournament is a decent action flick that delivers on thrills but falls short in terms of storytelling depth.