The Specialist
1994, English. Directed by Luis Llosa.
The government taught him to kill. Now he's using his skills to help a woman seek revenge against the Miami underworld.
May Munro is a woman obsessed with getting revenge on the people who murdered her parents when she was still a girl. She hires Ray Quick, a retired explosives expert, to kill her parents' killers. When Ned Trent, embittered ex-partner of Quick's, is assigned to protect one of Quick's potential victims, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Specialist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Luis LlosaDirector
- Sylvester StalloneRay Quick
- Sharon StoneMay Munro
- James WoodsNed Trent
- Rod SteigerJoe Leon
- Eric RobertsTomas Leon
- Mario Ernesto SánchezCharlie
- Sergio Doré Jr.Strongarm
- Chase RandolphStan Munro
- Jeana BellAlice Munro
- Brittany Paige BouckYoung May
- Emilio Estefan Jr.Pianoplayer
- LaGaylia FrazierSinger #1
Details
- Released
- 7 October 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alexandra Seros
- Budget
- $45M
- Box office
- $170M
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What The Specialist is based on
The Specialist is adapted from a novel.
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The Specialist: quick answers
Is The Specialist worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 1,535 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Specialist?
The Specialist runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Specialist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Specialist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Specialist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Specialist is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Specialist on?
The Specialist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Specialist?
If you liked The Specialist, try Border Hunters, Lights Out, Hounds of War.
Who directed The Specialist?
The Specialist (1994) was directed by Luis Llosa and stars Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone, James Woods.
What is The Specialist based on?
The Specialist is adapted from a novel.