---
title: "John Wick"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/john-wick-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 245891
imdb_id: "tt2911666"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 21015
content_rating: "R"
---

# John Wick (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/john-wick-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

John Wick is a 2014 American action thriller film. The film is directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad. It stars Keanu Reeves as a legendary figure in the world of crime. John Wick is a retired individual who seeks to leave his past behind. However, he is drawn back into the world of crime when he is targeted by gangsters who have taken something from him.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A retired hitman seeks vengeance against the gangsters who destroyed his life."

### Why Watch
- efficient storytelling
- expertly choreographed sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- high levels of violence
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains significant sequences of stylized violence and action.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, stylized, gritty, action-packed

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Club Illico, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chad Stahelski, David Leitch
- **Networks / Studios**: 87Eleven, DefyNite Films, MJW Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keanu Reeves** as *John Wick*
- **Michael Nyqvist** as *Viggo Tarasov*
- **Alfie Allen** as *Iosef Tarasov*
- **Willem Dafoe** as *Marcus*
- **Dean Winters** as *Avi*
- **Adrianne Palicki** as *Ms. Perkins*
- **Omer Barnea** as *Gregori*
- **Toby Leonard Moore** as *Victor*
- **Daniel Bernhardt** as *Kirill*
- **Bridget Moynahan** as *Helen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A retired hitman returns to his former life to pursue the gangsters who wronged him.

### Q: What genre is this movie?
It is an action film.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a retired hitman named John Wick.

### Q: Is this a standalone film?
The provided information does not specify if the film is part of a series.

### Q: What is the tone of the movie?
The tone is intense and gritty.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [John Wick — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/245891)
- [John Wick (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wick_(film))
- [John Wick movie review & film summary (2014) | Roger Ebert](http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/john-wick-2014)
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