---
title: "Blitz"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blitz-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 55846
imdb_id: "tt1297919"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 1845
content_rating: "R"
---

# Blitz (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blitz-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Blitz" is a 2011 British action film. The movie follows a tough police officer who is assigned to a specific task. This officer is tasked with taking down a serial killer. The killer's target is revealed to be police officers. The film is an action-oriented story focused on a law enforcement officer dealing with a violent threat. The plot revolves around the officer's efforts to apprehend the killer. The film is categorized as an action genre. The synopsis does not provide further information about the characters, setting, or the officer's personal life. The story is centered around the officer's professional responsibilities and the threat posed by the serial killer. The film's tone is likely intense and suspenseful given its subject matter.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hardened cop hunts a serial killer targeting his fellow officers."

### Why Watch
- High‑octane action sequences
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse pursuit

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is under 90 minutes, limiting character development
- Tone & Suitability: The film is intense and violent, intended for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, gritty, fast-paced, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium | Rakuten TV, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Crave | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | JustWatch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Elliott Lester
- **Networks / Studios**: Lipsync Productions, Kushner/Wyman Productions, Davis Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jason Statham** as *Tom Brant*
- **Paddy Considine** as *Porter Nash*
- **Aidan Gillen** as *Barry Weiss*
- **Zawe Ashton** as *Elizabeth Falls*
- **Luke Evans** as *Craig Stokes*
- **David Morrissey** as *Dunlop*
- **Ron Donachie** as *Sergeant Cross*
- **Joe Dempsie** as *Theo Nelson*
- **Elly Fairman** as *Sandra Bates*
- **Ned Dennehy** as *Radnor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Blitz belong to?
Blitz is classified as a crime, action, and thriller film.

### Q: When was Blitz released in the United States?
It was released on August 23, 2011 in the US.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of Blitz?
A tough police officer is assigned to stop a serial killer who is targeting police officers.

### Q: Is Blitz based on a true story?
The film presents a fictional story about a cop‑killer confrontation.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*