IMDb 4.7 2024 HD

Damaged

Damaged

2024
Action Crime Drama Thriller
98 min R USA
5.6 / 10
4.7 IMDB

A Chicago detective travels to Scotland after an emerging serial killer’s crimes match those that he investigated five years earlier, one of which was the crime scene of…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Stewart Hamilton / Aymeric Nicolet / Ciaron Kelly / Sean Hind / Christian Otty / Terry McDonough
Starring
Samuel L. Jackson / Vincent Cassel / Gianni Capaldi / Kate Dickie / John Hannah / Laura Haddock / Brian McCardie / Samantha Coughlan

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tense atmospheric dark gripping personal grim compelling solid moody intense deliberate

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Mar 12, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A masterclass in suspense, 'Damaged' is a compelling and emotionally resonant crime drama. Samuel L. Jackson is superb as a detective consumed by a case that hits far too close to home, his performance layered with grief and…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 12, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While 'Damaged' boasts an impressive cast headlined by Samuel L. Jackson and Vincent Cassel, it struggles to transcend its conventional crime thriller framework. The plot, revolving around a detective pursuing a serial killer whose crimes echo his past,…

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Damaged' offers a brooding, atmospheric entry into the crime thriller canon. The central mystery, involving a detective returning to a past case tied to personal tragedy, provides a solid foundation for suspense. Samuel L. Jackson and Vincent Cassel…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a taut, character driven crime thriller that benefits immensely from its cast. Samuel L. Jackson brings his signature gravitas to a detective grappling with personal demons, while Vincent Cassel provides a chilling counterpoint. The narrative’s strength…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A familiar premise gets a fresh coat of paint in 'Damaged', with Samuel L. Jackson leading the charge as a detective haunted by his past. The film taps into a palpable sense of dread, amplified by its Scottish…

FAQs

Although the director for 'Damaged' is not specified, their approach will be crucial in shaping the film's impact. Given the plot's focus on a detective's personal vendetta and a serial killer's chilling precision, a skilled director would likely lean into building sustained suspense and exploring the psychological toll on the protagonist. We can expect a focus on atmosphere, performance nuance, and a measured pace to maximise the thriller elements.