Striking Distance

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Striking Distance

R

1993

1h 41m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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Sgt. Tom Hardy (Bruce Willis) denounces his partner, Jimmy Detillo (Robert Pastorelli), for brutally interrogating a suspect. After Jimmy falls to his death from a bridge, Tom is transferred from homicide to the river rescue team. Two years later, the bodies of murdered young women begin turning up in the water -- all of whom were previously romantically linked to Tom. With the help of his new partner, Jo Christman (Sarah Jessica Parker), Tom sets out to find the killer.

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Critics Consensus

Weighed down by a rote story and passionless performances, Striking Distance represents one of the lesser '90s genre outings from action hero Bruce Willis.

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

05/20/2003

If "Striking Distance" were a book, it could be called a good read. Instead, it's a painless watch.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

01/01/2000

1.5/4

Striking Distance is an exhausted reassembly of bits and pieces from all the other movies that are more or less exactly like this one.

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

09/26/2023

3/5

The hard truth is that Bruce Willis is just one of many faces going forth here as gamely as possible. And yet for its crude and compromised stitching, "Striking Distance" remains weird, wobbly and eminently watchable.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

09/24/2020

3/10

Although the basic concept is intriguing and the serial killer's methods are memorable, the pacing is noticeably faulty.

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Malcolm Johnson

Hartford Courant

04/25/2018

Herringston's return to his hometown is no triumph, striking out at every turn, and failing to go the distance.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

11/25/2015

2/4

Striking Distance's failure is, in the end, especially disappointing given the first act's effectiveness and potential...

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J H

@RT44490115 3d

Only one star because of the amazibg cast but some of the worst dialogue and story . Its painful to watch.

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Aaron B

@RT56980081 4d

I'm not sure why it got so much hate at the time. It's not terribly original, but it's well executed and is honestly a better made and more entertaining watch than Die Hard 2. Great cast!

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch 4d

Striking Distance, starring Bruce Willis and Sarah Jessica Parker, is a far more entertaining thriller than many reviews give it credit for. The film blends crime mystery, suspense, and action into a gritty "whodunit" story that keeps the tension high throughout most of its runtime. One of the movie’s strongest qualities is its atmosphere. The dark river settings, nighttime sequences, and urban environments create a constant sense of danger that fits perfectly with the thriller tone. The mystery surrounding the killer keeps the audience guessing while the pacing moves quickly enough to remain engaging. Bruce Willis delivers the kind of tough yet vulnerable performance that defined many of his action roles during the 1990s, while Sarah Jessica Parker adds charm and chemistry that help balance the darker aspects of the story. Their dynamic works surprisingly well together. Overall, Striking Distance is an underrated and highly watchable thriller that succeeds

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William R

@willierod May 7

Come on is Bruce Willis!!!,the lady killer,got more tail than that PetCo,50% of the cast pass away or in jail

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Jennifer S.

@jenniferl13 May 7

Action, murder mystery, Bruce Willis & SJP, with a great twist?! Amazing 90’s thriller.

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Daniel F

@RT14036283 Apr 12

Good 90s BW cop flick.

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Synopsis

Sgt. Tom Hardy (Bruce Willis) denounces his partner, Jimmy Detillo (Robert Pastorelli), for brutally interrogating a suspect. After Jimmy falls to his death from a bridge, Tom is transferred from homicide to the river rescue team. Two years later, the bodies of murdered young women begin turning up in the water -- all of whom were previously romantically linked to Tom. With the help of his new partner, Jo Christman (Sarah Jessica Parker), Tom sets out to find the killer.

Director: Rowdy Herrington
Producer: Hunt Lowry, Arnon Milchan, Tony Thomopoulos
Screenwriter: Rowdy Herrington, Marty Kaplan
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 9, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.8M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Surround