---
title: "Extraction"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/extraction-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 545609
imdb_id: "tt8936646"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 6676
content_rating: "R"
---

# Extraction (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/extraction-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Extraction is a 2020 action film centered on a professional mercenary tasked with a high-stakes international assignment. The narrative follows a hardened gun-for-hire who is deployed into Bangladesh to execute a rescue mission. His objective is to retrieve the kidnapped son of a powerful drug lord. Once the mission begins, the situation quickly escalates, forcing the operative into a desperate struggle for survival. As the operation unfolds, the protagonist finds himself navigating a dangerous environment while facing intense pursuit. The film portrays the mission as a transformative experience for the lead character, evolving from a standard contractual obligation into a profound, soul-searching ordeal. Throughout the course of the narrative, the mercenary must rely on his combat expertise and tactical instincts to protect his charge and escape the hostile territory. The story highlights the physical and psychological challenges of the rescue as the protagonist races against time to complete his objective amidst the chaos of the mission.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hardened gun-for-hire races to survive while rescuing a drug lord's kidnapped son in Bangladesh."

### Why Watch
- directed by sam hargrave
- features intense action sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- rated r for violence
- intense thriller themes
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated r and contains intense action and violence suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sam Hargrave
- **Networks / Studios**: AGBO, Thematic Entertainment, TGIM Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chris Hemsworth** as *Tyler Rake*
- **Rudhraksh Jaiswal** as *Ovi Mahajan*
- **Randeep Hooda** as *Saju*
- **Golshifteh Farahani** as *Nik Khan*
- **Pankaj Tripathi** as *Ovi Mahajan Sr.*
- **David Harbour** as *Gaspar*
- **Bryon Lerum** as *Rake's Son*
- **Ryder Lerum** as *Rake's Son*
- **Shivam Vichare** as *Sachin*
- **Piyush Khati** as *Arjun*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release date of Extraction?
Extraction was released on April 24, 2020.

### Q: Who directed Extraction?
The film was directed by Sam Hargrave.

### Q: Who wrote Extraction?
Extraction was written by Joe Russo.

### Q: What is the runtime of Extraction?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes.

### Q: What is the premise of Extraction?
A hardened gun-for-hire undertakes a mission to rescue a drug lord's kidnapped son in Bangladesh.

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