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Antitrust

  • 20012001
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
29K
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Ryan Phillippe, Rachael Leigh Cook, and Claire Forlani in Antitrust (2001)
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A computer programmer's dream job at a hot Portland-based firm turns nightmarish when he discovers his boss has a secret and ruthless means of dispatching anti-trust problems.A computer programmer's dream job at a hot Portland-based firm turns nightmarish when he discovers his boss has a secret and ruthless means of dispatching anti-trust problems.A computer programmer's dream job at a hot Portland-based firm turns nightmarish when he discovers his boss has a secret and ruthless means of dispatching anti-trust problems.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
29K
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  • Director
    • Peter Howitt
  • Writer
    • Howard Franklin
  • Stars
    • Ryan Phillippe
    • Tim Robbins
    • Rachael Leigh Cook
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Howitt
  • Writer
    • Howard Franklin
  • Stars
    • Ryan Phillippe
    • Tim Robbins
    • Rachael Leigh Cook
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 227User reviews
    • 124Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos1

    Antitrust
    Trailer 2:24
    Antitrust

    Photos63

    Ryan Phillippe in Antitrust (2001)
    Ryan Phillippe and Claire Forlani in Antitrust (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook stars as Lisa
    Ryan Phillippe stars as Milo
    Milo and Gary
    Alice & Milo
    Milo and Alice
    Milo and Lisa
    Ryan Phillippe stars as Milo
    Tim Robbins stars as Gary Winston
    Claire Forlani stars as Alice
    Director Peter Howitt

    Top cast

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    Ryan Phillippe
    Ryan Phillippe
    • Milo Hoffmanas Milo Hoffman
    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Gary Winstonas Gary Winston
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    • Lisa Calighanas Lisa Calighan
    Claire Forlani
    Claire Forlani
    • Alice Poulsonas Alice Poulson
    Douglas McFerran
    • Bob Shrotas Bob Shrot
    Richard Roundtree
    Richard Roundtree
    • Lyle Bartonas Lyle Barton
    Tygh Runyan
    Tygh Runyan
    • Larry Banksas Larry Banks
    Yee Jee Tso
    Yee Jee Tso
    • Teddy Chinas Teddy Chin
    Nate Dushku
    Nate Dushku
    • Brian Bisselas Brian Bissel
    Ned Bellamy
    Ned Bellamy
    • Phil Grimesas Phil Grimes
    Tyler Labine
    Tyler Labine
    • Redmondas Redmond
    Scott Bellis
    Scott Bellis
    • Randyas Randy
    David Lovgren
    David Lovgren
    • Dannyas Danny
    Zahf Paroo
    Zahf Paroo
    • Desias Desi
    • (as Zahf Hajee)
    Jonathon Young
    Jonathon Young
    • Stinkyas Stinky
    Rick Worthy
    Rick Worthy
    • Shrot's Assistantas Shrot's Assistant
    Nathaniel DeVeaux
    • Lawyersas Lawyers
    • (as Nathaniel Deveaux)
    Ian Robison
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    • Director
      • Peter Howitt
    • Writer
      • Howard Franklin
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    Storyline

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    This movie is the fictional story of computer programming genius Milo Hoffman after graduating from Stanford and getting out into the competitive world of computer software. In his contemplation of where to begin his career, he is contacted by Gary Winston whose character is loosely based on Bill Gates. Winston is the CEO of a company called NURV, and they are on the brink of completing the global communication's system, Synapse. They need Hoffman to help them meet their launch date, so after much thought and with the full support of his girlfriend Alice, he accepts the job. Tragedy soon after strikes and Milo becomes suspicious of the company he has been wrapped up in. He learns that trusting anyone could be a mistake, and that nothing is as it seems. —Jordan Thornsburg
    • startup company
    • boy wears eyeglasses
    • character repeats someone else's dialogue
    • man wears eyeglasses
    • reference to mission impossible
    • 149 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Truth can be dangerous... Trust can be deadly.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some violence and brief language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      What appears in the beginning credits around the title and the actors' names is HTML code, with some alterations. Much of the HTML is taken from the Internet Movie Database's homepage.
    • Goofs
      Scene with Milo & Lisa talking about how they are going to go public with the news about Gary. During the exchange one of the cuts to Milo his eyeglasses move independent of his head. (Milo's head, eyes, brows, don't move but his glasses shift quickly back and worth.) Not as easily seen on a computer but a larger screen it's clearly a mediocre CGI application. Apparently actor (Ryan P) didn't have the glasses on during one of the takes but it wasn't identified until later and it was only a line (one of the cuts from Lisa to Milo where it occurs). I just thought it was ODD when I saw the glasses wobble on their own.
    • Quotes

      Milo: This isn't a game! In the real world, when you kill people they die - for real! And in the real world you're fucked!

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the cast list in the end credits, there is a section entitled "Geeks", much in the same vein as "Stunts".
    • Alternate versions
      Deleted scenes featured on DVD edition include:
      • Gary asks Milo for help solving a problem he is having with the game Diablo II.
      • Love scenes between Lisa and Milo (which would have explained why Alice was jealous).
    • Connections
      Featured in Antitrust: Cracking the Code (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Pigeon Farm
      Written by John Wozniak

      Performed by Marcy Playground

      Courtesy of Capitol Records

      under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

    User reviews227

    Review
    Top review
    Geeks beware
    This movie was obviously written by a graphic designer (much like myself) or someone in a similar position who has a vast understanding of programming jargon and corporate culture, but doesn't actually understand what is being said or the politics behind it all. This will appeal to people who don't work in this environment, but to people who do... well. They're just going to laugh at the sheer absurdity of the title credits.
    helpful•9
    5
    • pressman-1
    • Dec 14, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • > Antitrust <
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Hyde Park Entertainment
      • Industry Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,328,094
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,486,209
      • Jan 15, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,195,610
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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