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Muzzle (2023)

Name: Muzzle
Genre: Action, Thriller, TV Movie
Released: 2023-09-29
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Stephen Lang, Diego Tinoco, Leslie Black, Penelope Mitchell

Muzzle (2023), directed by John Stalberg Jr., starring Aaron Eckhart and Stephen Lang.

16 09/29/2023 BR Action, Thriller and TV Movie 1h 40m

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Synopsis

LAPD K-9 officer Jake Rosser has just witnessed the shocking murder of his dedicated partner by a mysterious assailant. As he investigates the shooter’s identity, he uncovers a vast conspiracy that has a choke-hold on the city in this thrilling journey through the tangled streets of Los Angeles and the corrupt bureaucracy of the LAPD.

Pieter VermeerCinematography
John Stalberg Jr.Director, Producer
Bella EriksonEditing
David FrigerioProducer

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About the film

Muzzle is a 2023 American action-thriller film produced and directed by John Stalberg Jr. and written by Carlyle Eubank. It stars Aaron Eckhart, Penelope Mitchell, Diego Tinoco, Paul Johansson, Kyle Smithson, Delissa Reynolds and Stephen Lang.

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Plot

After his K-9 partner Ace is killed in LA's Skid Row, and he assaults a paramedic for not treating the dog, Officer Jake Rosser plummets deep into an investigation to uncover the truth about who may be responsible. He is forced to attend mandatory therapy in order to retain his K-9 handler status. While doing this he begins his own investigation into his partner's death. He then picks a second dog named Socks. His investigation leads to a cartel who use K-9s as well for nefarious purposes and dupe Socks away from Rosser. During the final confrontation, he manages to trick the female cartel leader to utter the German word selbstmord for suicide and snaps his finger, causing Socks and its counterpart to both attack the female. The female is injured, but shoots Socks. In the end, five victims' human remains are said to be discovered among 100 million tons of garbage in an area landfill, but the bodies are so decomposed that it could take months to uncover the identity, if ever. Rosser is then separately seen driving a car with his son in the backseat born to Mia who is walking Socks with its right forelimb amputated.

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Production

Principal photography took place in Louisville, Kentucky in August 2022.

Release

Muzzle was released by RLJE Films on September 29, 2023.

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 36%, with an average score of 5.3/10, based on reviews from 11 critics.

Sheila O'Malley of RogerEbert.com awarded the film one and a half stars.

Sequel

In May 2024, a sequel titled Muzzle: City of Wolves was announced with Aaron Eckhart set to reprise his role as Jake Rosser and John Stalberg Jr. returning to direct. The script will be written by Jacob Michael King from a story by Carlyle Eubank and Stalberg Jr which will follow Rosser as he attempts to lead a peaceful life with his family and retired K-9 companion, Socks, only for a ruthless gang to target them in a brutal attack sending him in search of vengeance in the criminal underworld to protect his family.

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External links

Muzzle at IMDb

Text from Muzzle (film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzzle_(film)

Trivia

It grossed US$ 7.807 worldwide.
It premiered on September 29, 2023, a Friday.
It runs 1h40 — a typical feature length.
It is film 1 of 2 in the Farejando Vingança franchise.
As of September 21, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on Telecine Amazon Channel.
This film's quiz has 12 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosHighland Film Group, Broken Open Pictures, Slow Burn, Studio507, Bonfire Legend
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Box officeUS$ 7,807
StatusReleased

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Louisville

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Los Angeles

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Muzzle: City of Wolves

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Pieter Vermeer Cinematography
John Stalberg Jr. Director
Bella Erikson Editing
David Frigerio Producer
Ford Corbett Producer
John Stalberg Jr. Producer
Oliver Hudson Producer
Wyatt Russell Producer
Carlyle Eubank Writer

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What is Muzzle about?

Muzzle: LAPD K-9 officer Jake Rosser has just witnessed the shocking murder of his dedicated partner by a mysterious assailant. As he investigates the shooter’s identity, he uncovers a vast conspiracy that has a choke-hold on the city in this thrilling journey through the tangled streets of Los Angeles and the corrupt bureauc…

Who directed Muzzle?

Muzzle was directed by John Stalberg Jr. in 2023.

Who stars in Muzzle?

The cast of Muzzle includes Aaron Eckhart, Stephen Lang, Diego Tinoco, Leslie Black and Penelope Mitchell.

How long is Muzzle?

Muzzle runs for 100 minutes, or 1h40.

Where can I watch Muzzle?

Muzzle is available on Telecine Amazon Channel, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.

What is the correct order of the Farejando Vingança: Coleção films?

The Farejando Vingança: Coleção franchise has 2 films in the catalogue. In release order: Farejando Vingança; Farejando Vingança 2: Cidade dos Lobos.