---
title: "Skiptrace"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/skiptrace-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 270774
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Skiptrace (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/skiptrace-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Skiptrace is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Crime, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by JC Group International, InterTitle Films, Cider Mill Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Hong Kong detective joins forces with an American gambler to take down a Chinese crime lord."

### Why Watch
- High‑energy action sequences
- Humorous buddy dynamic
- Cross‑cultural partnership

### Caveats & Content Note
- Predictable crime‑fighting plot
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG‑13, the film balances action and humor for teen‑and‑adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, crime, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/skiptrace-2016#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Renny Harlin
- **Networks / Studios**: JC Group International, InterTitle Films, Cider Mill Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jackie Chan** as *Bennie Chan*
- **Johnny Knoxville** as *Connor Watts*
- **Fan Bingbing** as *Samatha Bai*
- **Eric Tsang Chi-Wai** as *Yung*
- **Eve Torres** as *Dasha*
- **Winston Chao** as *Victor Wong*
- **Yeon Jeong-hun** as *Willie*
- **Shi Shi** as *Leslie*
- **Michael Wong** as *Capt. Tang*
- **Dylan Kuo** as *Esmon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic storyline?
A Hong Kong detective teams up with an American gambler to battle a notorious Chinese criminal.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It blends action, adventure, crime and comedy.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs about 1 hour 47 minutes.

### Q: When was it released in the United States?
It was released on September 2, 2016 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Skiptrace — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/270774)

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