The Essentials
2013, English. Directed by Brendan Nagle.
Jim is a burnt out ex-spy, down on his luck at the end of an illustrious career. After he goes rogue and screws up yet again, his former Agency must bail him out, vowing that this favor will be his last. But in a refusal to accept old age and a forced retirement, Jim takes on a hot young protege to help him crack one last case: an international drug-smuggling ring... in Canada.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 2013
- Country
- United States of America
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The Essentials runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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What movies are like The Essentials?
If you liked The Essentials, try American Made, Sniper: Rogue Mission, The Jackal.
Who directed The Essentials?
The Essentials (2013) was directed by Brendan Nagle and stars Jim Toepper, Chris Barbis, Jeff Moon.