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title: "New Town Killers"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/new-town-killers-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 23385
imdb_id: "tt1183908"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 44
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# New Town Killers (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/new-town-killers-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: New Town Killers.
Year: 2008.
Genre: British drama, Thriller, Drama.
Director/Writer: Richard Jobson.
Cast: James Anthony Pearson, Dougray Scott, Alastair Mackenzie, Charles Mnene.
Plot: Two private bankers, Alistair and Jamie, play a 12-hour game of hunt, hide and seek with people from the margins of society.
Characters: Alistair and Jamie (bankers); Sean Macdonald (parentless teenager); Sean's sister (Alice); Alice owes GBP12000.
Setting: Housing estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
Plot Detail: Sean agrees to play the game for cash (GBP12000) because of his sister's debt.
Runtime: 1h 37m.
Release Date: 10/28/2008 (US).

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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Jobson
- **Networks / Studios**: Screen East, Independent, Scottish Screen

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dougray Scott** as *Alistair Raskolnikov*
- **Alastair Mackenzie** as *Jamie Stewart*
- **James Anthony Pearson** as *Sean Macdonald*
- **Liz White** as *Alice Kelly*
- **Charles Mnene** as *Sam*
- **Shelley Conn** as *Julie Stewart*
- **Karen Gillan** as *Young Girl at Bus Station*
- **Kim Chapman**
- **Jamie Michie** as *Police Officer 1*
- **Jenny Foulds** as *Police Officer 2*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch New Town Killers online?
New Town Killers is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is New Town Killers worth watching?
New Town Killers holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 44 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie New Town Killers and when was it released?
New Town Killers is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed New Town Killers?
New Town Killers was directed by Richard Jobson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [New Town Killers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23385)
- [New Town Killers - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Town_Killers)
- [New Town Killers (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23385-new-town-killers/cast)
- [New Town Killers (2008) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1183908/)
- [New Town Killers (2008) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/new-town-killers/credits)
- [Movies and TV series filmed in New York City, United States](https://help.naver.com/service/5626/contents/24844?lang=ko&osType=COMMONOS)

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