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Resident Evil

  • 20022002
  • 1515
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
265K
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Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez in Resident Evil (2002)
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A special military unit fights a powerful, out-of-control supercomputer and hundreds of scientists who have mutated into flesh-eating creatures after a laboratory accident.A special military unit fights a powerful, out-of-control supercomputer and hundreds of scientists who have mutated into flesh-eating creatures after a laboratory accident.A special military unit fights a powerful, out-of-control supercomputer and hundreds of scientists who have mutated into flesh-eating creatures after a laboratory accident.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
265K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,046
40
  • Director
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Writer
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Stars
    • Milla Jovovich
    • Michelle Rodriguez
    • Ryan McCluskey
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Writer
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Stars
    • Milla Jovovich
    • Michelle Rodriguez
    • Ryan McCluskey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 227Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 nominations

    Videos2

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    Trailer 2:15
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    Photos191

    Milla Jovovich, Eric Mabius, and Michelle Rodriguez in Resident Evil (2002)
    Michelle Rodriguez in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich, Martin Crewes, and James Purefoy in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich, Martin Crewes, Eric Mabius, James Purefoy, and Michelle Rodriguez in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich and Martin Crewes in Resident Evil (2002)
    Milla Jovovich in Resident Evil (2002)
    Paul W.S. Anderson, Liz May Brice, Martin Crewes, and David Johnson in Resident Evil (2002)
    Alisa Reyes at an event for Resident Evil (2002)
    Alisa Reyes at an event for Resident Evil (2002)

    Top cast

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    Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich
    • Aliceas Alice
    Michelle Rodriguez
    Michelle Rodriguez
    • Rainas Rain
    Ryan McCluskey
    Ryan McCluskey
    • Mr. Greyas Mr. Grey
    Oscar Pearce
    • Mr. Redas Mr. Red
    Indra Ové
    Indra Ové
    • Ms. Blackas Ms. Black
    Anna Bolt
    Anna Bolt
    • Dr. Greenas Dr. Green
    Joseph May
    Joseph May
    • Dr. Blueas Dr. Blue
    Robert Tannion
    • Dr. Brownas Dr. Brown
    Heike Makatsch
    Heike Makatsch
    • Lisaas Lisa
    Jaymes Butler
    Jaymes Butler
    • Clarenceas Clarence
    Stephen Billington
    Stephen Billington
    • Mr. Whiteas Mr. White
    Fiona Glascott
    Fiona Glascott
    • Ms. Goldas Ms. Gold
    Eric Mabius
    Eric Mabius
    • Mattas Matt
    Colin Salmon
    Colin Salmon
    • Oneas One
    Martin Crewes
    Martin Crewes
    • Kaplanas Kaplan
    Pasquale Aleardi
    Pasquale Aleardi
    • J.D.as J.D.
    Liz May Brice
    Liz May Brice
    • Medicas Medic
    Torsten Jerabek
    • Commando 1as Commando 1
    • Director
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Writer
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    A virus has escaped in a secret facility called "The Hive," turning the staff into hungry zombies and releasing the mutated Lab "Animals" that they were studying. The complex computer shuts down the base to prevent infection. The parent corporation sends in an elite military unit, where they meet Alice, who is suffering from amnesia due to exposure to nerve gas. The military team must shut down the computer and get out, fighting their way past zombies, mutants, and the computer itself, before the virus escapes and infects the rest of the world. Alice must also come to terms with her slowly-returning memories. —<crow_steve@hotmail.com>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A secret experiment. A deadly virus. A fatal mistake.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • 15
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The makeup department and crew had a hard time dealing with the dogs, who kept licking the zombie makeup, blood and meat off of themselves.
    • Goofs
      (at around 58 mins) The Red Queen tells the survivors that the human body remains active even during death, producing new cells such as hair and nails. This is a common misconception, as the skin of a dead body gradually pulls away from hair and nails as the body dehydrates, giving the appearance of the hair and nails growing. No new cells can be produced by a dead organism. Furthermore, neither hair nor nails are made up of cells; they are made primarily of a protein called keratin from dead epidermal cells.
    • Quotes

      [Matt and Spence are helping Rain]

      Rain: When I get outta here... think I'm gonna get laid.

      Matt: Yeah, you might want to clean up a little bit first.

    • Crazy credits
      Near the end of the credits, we hear a line of dialogue from Michelle Rodriguez: "When we get out of here, I think I'm gonna get laid."
    • Alternate versions
      The version that airs on U.S. television is edited for time. Completely removed from the film is the scene with Milla fighting the dogs.
    • Connections
      Edited into Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Existence
      Written by Bill Leeb and Christopher Peterson

      By kind permission of Nettwerk Music Publishing

      © by Edition Sub Terranean/Hanseatic Musikverlag GmbH

      By kind permission of Warner/Chappell Music Ltd.

      Performed by Front Line Assembly (as Frontline Assembly)

      Courtesy of Metropolis Records

      [the very beginning of the song plays briefly when Alice and the infected dog face each other for the first time and both stand sill waiting for the other one to make the first move]

    User reviews1.2K

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Resident Evil
    Exactly the right movie at exactly the right time. The music and atmosphere, the sets and costume design, the special effects, the cast. Everything lined up perfectly for a young shaggy. That kid was a gothy nerd with love for video-games, horror, industrial music and Mila Jovovich. This movie managed to check all the boxes. Watching it now, it still pretty much holds up. Maybe a little cheesy but stylish and entertaining. 6 stars for watchability, one for nostalgia.
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    • MR_Heraclius
    • Mar 6, 2020

    FAQ16

    • In which year does the film take place?
    • How much resemblance does the film bear to its source material?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 12, 2002 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Resident Evil the Movie
    • Filming locations
      • Reichstag subway tunnel, Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Constantin Film
      • New Legacy
      • Davis-Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $33,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,119,709
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,707,106
      • Mar 17, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $102,984,862
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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