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Essential Killing

5.920101h 24mMovieThrillerWar

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

DirectorJerzy Skolimowski
WritersJerzy Skolimowski·Ewa Piaskowska
ProducersJerzy Skolimowski·Ewa Piaskowska

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Cast · Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski

VGVincent Gallo
Vincent Gallo
Mohammed
ESEmmanuelle Seigner
Emmanuelle Seigner
Margaret
DPDavid L. Price
David L. Price
Interrogation Officer
ZCZach Cohen
Zach Cohen
American Contractor 1
IOIftach Ophir
Iftach Ophir
American Contractor 2
NBNicolai Cleve Broch
Nicolai Cleve Broch
Helicopter Pilot 1
SHStig Frode Henriksen
Stig Frode Henriksen
Helicopter Pilot 2
DJDariusz Juzyszyn
Dariusz Juzyszyn
Logger
JWJanusz Wojtarowicz
Janusz Wojtarowicz
Margaret's Husband

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Essential Killing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Essential Killing?

Essential Killing is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Essential Killing on Netflix?

No, Essential Killing is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

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Essential Killing isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Essential Killing for free?

Essential Killing is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.