---
title: "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/john-wick-chapter-3-parabellum-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 458156
imdb_id: "tt6146586"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 131
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 11862
content_rating: "R"
---

# John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/john-wick-chapter-3-parabellum-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum is a 2019 American neo-noir action thriller film directed by Chad Stahelski. The screenplay was written by Derek Kolstad, Shay Hatten, Chris Collins, and Marc Abrams, based on a story by Kolstad. This production serves as the third installment in the film series and is the direct sequel to the 2017 film John Wick: Chapter 2. The cast includes Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane, and Laurence Fishburne. The narrative follows super-assassin John Wick, who finds himself on the run after killing a member of the High Table, a shadowy international assassin’s guild. Declared excommunicado, Wick discovers a 14 million dollar price tag placed on his head. Consequently, he faces an army of the world’s most ruthless hit men and women who await his every turn. The film, which has a runtime of two hours and eleven minutes, was released in the United States on May 17, 2019, and is categorized within the action, thriller, and crime genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A legendary assassin fights for survival after a massive bounty is placed on his head."

### Why Watch
- high-octane action sequences
- impressive stunt choreography

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense violence
- non-stop pacing
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains frequent depictions of intense violence and combat.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, kinetic, stylish, relentless

## 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)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chad Stahelski
- **Networks / Studios**: Thunder Road, Lionsgate, 87Eleven

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keanu Reeves** as *John Wick*
- **Halle Berry** as *Sofia*
- **Ian McShane** as *Winston*
- **Laurence Fishburne** as *Bowery King*
- **Mark Dacascos** as *Zero*
- **Asia Kate Dillon** as *The Adjudicator*
- **Lance Reddick** as *Charon*
- **Anjelica Huston** as *The Director*
- **Saïd Taghmaoui** as *The Elder*
- **Jerome Flynn** as *Berrada*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this a sequel?
Yes, it is the third installment in the John Wick film series.

### Q: What is the main conflict?
John Wick is targeted by bounty hunters after being declared excommunicado from an assassin guild.

### Q: How much is the bounty?
There is a 14 million dollar price tag on John Wick's head.

### Q: Who is hunting John Wick?
An army of the world's most ruthless hit men and women are pursuing him.

### Q: What is the High Table?
It is a shadowy international assassin's guild.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/458156)
- [John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wick:_Chapter_3_%E2%80%93_Parabellum)
- [John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/458156-john-wick-chapter-3-parabellum/cast)
- [John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6146586/)
- [John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/John_Wick:_Chapter_3_%E2%80%93_Parabellum)
- [John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/john-wick-chapter-3-parabellum/OdBRz98EQPUiVdjI1rTgv5/credits/)

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