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Striking Distance

Play trailer Poster for Striking Distance R,  1993,  1h 42m,  Mystery & Thriller/ Action Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 23% 26 Reviews Tomatometer 35% 25,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
23% Tomatometer 26 Reviews 35% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
Sgt. Tom Hardy (Bruce Willis) denounces his partner, Jimmy Detillo (Robert Pastorelli), for brutally interrogating a suspect. After Jimmy falls to his death from a bridge, Tom is transferred from homicide to the river rescue team. Two years later, the bodies of murdered young women begin turning up in the water -- all of whom were previously romantically linked to Tom. With the help of his new partner, Jo Christman (Sarah Jessica Parker), Tom sets out to find the killer.
Striking Distance

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Critics Consensus

Weighed down by a rote story and passionless performances, Striking Distance represents one of the lesser '90s genre outings from action hero Bruce Willis.

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Vincent Canby New York Times May 20, 2003
If "Striking Distance" were a book, it could be called a good read. Instead, it's a painless watch. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
1.5/4
Striking Distance is an exhausted reassembly of bits and pieces from all the other movies that are more or less exactly like this one. Go to Full Review
Jose Solís Common Sense Media May 26, 2026
3/5
How far can Bruce Willis' grin and biceps carry a cop thriller full of familiar turns? Striking Distance answers: pretty far, as long as no one asks too much of the plot. Go to Full Review
Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Sep 26, 2023
3/5
The hard truth is that Bruce Willis is just one of many faces going forth here as gamely as possible. And yet for its crude and compromised stitching, "Striking Distance" remains weird, wobbly and eminently watchable. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Sep 24, 2020
3/10
Although the basic concept is intriguing and the serial killer's methods are memorable, the pacing is noticeably faulty. Go to Full Review
Malcolm L. Johnson Hartford Courant Apr 25, 2018
Herringston's return to his hometown is no triumph, striking out at every turn, and failing to go the distance. Go to Full Review
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Poe G Apr 25, 2019 It doesn't strike so well
Luke L Mar 17, 2018 I Loved this movie. Very interesting. I saw it twice.It is worth watching.
Draco S Aug 1, 2017 I grew up in Pittsburgh and the film captured the time period in which it was filmed perfectly. It displayed how this area is in fact a great place to fil : I also liked that a main character going through emotive stress can still have a heart born out in the lack of misogyny so often promoted in such heros in like minded action cop flicks and by the fact that the seemingly 'macho' guy like the character in True Grit also had a cat he loved...and if you think that is nothing I can tell as one concerned for animal welfare in this area, people started to talk about being kinder to cats (that can be very abused her over the whole macho crap) and dogs (dog fighting is an issue here & throwing kittens into dog matches) ...because everyone who watched it here saw a tough guy be gentle with and or take in and care about a cat. The film had a strong female character and love interest that at no time came off as weak or who was used to promote a sexualized form of misogyny so prominent in modern film. Again the view from all areas of the city to all other parts of the city was rich with landmarks and the unique quality that makes this city it's own special place: both light and dark, both gritty and scenically beautiful. An underrated film due in part to the leads press at the time which was leaning toward downing him if he was not in a so called masterpiece, which happens to most actors over time and at different periods in their lives. For perhaps the true main character ...the city itself... the film is worth the watch. See more
Theodore W Feb 27, 2017 Not a good movie, just overall bad.
Harry L Feb 22, 2017 It involves a serial-killer so Always a half star extra ....Liked Bruce and the fact the Killer is now after his ex-girlfriends ! Good One ! SOMBLUR See more
Harry S Aug 24, 2012 Bruce Willis may have been hot stuff when he hit the scene with Die Hard but films like this showcase all the poor choices he made along the way. The filmmaker is quite weak, no real tension on the screen or chemistry by the actors. Willis is one of the key reasons why this film fails, he has zero of that charm he normally has, he essentially sleepwalks through every scene. The background history of this film is interesting and you can see why this film failed to ignite the box office. This could have been a good film if Willis was not involved, why he would sign up for this is the true question. This could have been a good thriller had they not decided to ramp up the action to a relentless level. The plot has numerious holes and a scene where they blow up a car with the person driving it escaping, Willis is riduculed for being reckless but where was the driver and who owned the car? Dumb logic and clear reshoots ruin a poor film and this is just a poor film on the Willis resume. 13/10/2018. See more
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Synopsis Sgt. Tom Hardy (Bruce Willis) denounces his partner, Jimmy Detillo (Robert Pastorelli), for brutally interrogating a suspect. After Jimmy falls to his death from a bridge, Tom is transferred from homicide to the river rescue team. Two years later, the bodies of murdered young women begin turning up in the water -- all of whom were previously romantically linked to Tom. With the help of his new partner, Jo Christman (Sarah Jessica Parker), Tom sets out to find the killer.
Director
Rowdy Herrington
Producer
Hunt Lowry, Arnon Milchan, Tony Thomopoulos
Screenwriter
Rowdy Herrington, Marty Kaplan
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 9, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$23.8M
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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