Movie

Essential Killing

“Run to live... kill to survive.”

★ 5.9(173)20101h 24m

Essential Killing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch Essential Killing

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Good to know

Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
Release date: 2010-09-06
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: Polish
Budget: $3,654,073
Status: Released
Country: Poland
Studio: Skopia Film

Essential Killing — trailer

About Essential Killing

Essential Killing is a 2010 movie in the Thriller and War genres, directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, starring Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner and David L. Price. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 173 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Essential Killing in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Taliban soldier struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.

Cast

Vincent Gallo

Mohammed

Emmanuelle Seigner

Margaret

David L. Price

Interrogation Officer

Zach Cohen

American Contractor 1

Iftach Ophir

American Contractor 2

Nicolai Cleve Broch

Helicopter Pilot 1

Stig Frode Henriksen

Helicopter Pilot 2

Dariusz Juzyszyn

Logger

Janusz Wojtarowicz

Margaret's Husband

Themes & keywords

talibanbreastfeeding

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Essential Killing in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Essential Killing on Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Essential Killing on Netflix?+

Essential Killing is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.

How long is Essential Killing?+

Essential Killing has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Essential Killing?+

Essential Killing stars Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner, David L. Price, Zach Cohen and Iftach Ophir.

When did Essential Killing come out?+

Essential Killing is a 2010 movie directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.

What genre is Essential Killing?+

Essential Killing is Thriller and War film.

Who directed Essential Killing?+

Essential Killing was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.