The Bouncer

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The Bouncer

R

2019

1h 22m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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A bouncer agrees to help Interpol hunt down a crime boss so that he can regain custody of his daughter from social services.

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Akos Peterbencze

Vulnerable Man (Medium)

Jul 22, 2023

The Bouncer is painstakingly realistic and fully aware of its own limits.

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Kate Hudson

Pajiba

Feb 15, 2019

If you're looking for a mindless movie that you're willing to pay attention to, yet not devote any brain cells towards, this is a worthy venture and you'll probably be entertained.

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

Jan 16, 2019

B

"The Bouncer" dreams up ways to give audiences what they expect without being too obvious with helpings of formula.

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Ed Travis

Cinapse

Oct 31, 2018

If meditative thrillers about aging heroes is your bag, then Lukas (the superior European title of The Bouncer) is the crime film for you.

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Evan Saathoff

Birth.Movies.Death.

Sep 26, 2018

It is too small to wow anyone who doesn't already care, but for those who have stuck with the actor this long, it provides a very satisfying entry into his filmography. In other words, if you're already a fan, this one is a must-see.

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Philip W

@RT62769047 Jun 25, 2025

This movie draws you in slowly but invested me a simple yet good movie even more so for a life time fan and a father of a daughter. Definitely worth watching

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Óscar Mario B

@RT71700098 Jun 14, 2025

Something out of the ordinary, a film you wouldn't expect to see with Van Damme. You'd think it would be more action-packed, but it was a pleasant surprise.

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Akira B

@akirabergman Dec 9, 2024

Perfect crime drama. To the point and minimalist.

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Lukas S

@RT99158630 Apr 4, 2024

Not your typical Van Damme film, dark and gritty, one of the best films that Van Damme has released in decades

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william d

@Cardsrule Aug 7, 2023

Okay movie that should be watched once.

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Aug 1, 2021

A breath of fresh air on Van Damme's Acting career. Simple yet Engaging!

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Synopsis

A bouncer agrees to help Interpol hunt down a crime boss so that he can regain custody of his daughter from social services.

Director: Julien Leclercq
Producer: Aimée Buidine, Julien Madon, Jérémie Guez, Julien Leclercq
Screenwriter: Jérémie Guez, Julien Leclercq
Distributor: Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Co: Umedia, Atchafalaya Films, Labyrinthe Films
Rating: R (Language|Brief Nudity/Sexuality|Violence)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 11, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 16, 2019
Runtime: 1h 22m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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