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    Panic Room

    • 20022002
    • RR
    • 1h 52min
    IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    265K
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    Panic Room (2002)
    Theatrical Trailer from Columbia Tristar
    Trailer2:31
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    99+ Photos
    CrimeDramaThriller

    A divorced woman and her diabetic daughter take refuge in their newly-purchased house's safe room, when three men break-in, searching for a missing fortune.A divorced woman and her diabetic daughter take refuge in their newly-purchased house's safe room, when three men break-in, searching for a missing fortune.A divorced woman and her diabetic daughter take refuge in their newly-purchased house's safe room, when three men break-in, searching for a missing fortune.A divorced woman and her diabetic daughter take refuge in their newly-purchased house's safe room, when three men break-in, searching for a missing fortune.A divorced woman and her diabetic daughter take refuge in their newly-purchased house's safe room, when three men break-in, searching for a missing fortune.

    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writer
      • David Koepp
    • Stars
      • Jodie Foster
      • Kristen Stewart
      • Forest Whitaker
    Top credits
    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writer
      • David Koepp
    • Stars
      • Jodie Foster
      • Kristen Stewart
      • Forest Whitaker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 937User reviews
    • 233Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 9 nominations

    Videos2

    Panic Room
    Trailer 2:31
    Panic Room
    A Guide to the Films of David Fincher
    Clip 1:59
    A Guide to the Films of David Fincher

    Photos135

    Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart in Panic Room (2002)
    Jared Leto and Forest Whitaker in Panic Room (2002)
    Jodie Foster in Panic Room (2002)
    Jared Leto, Forest Whitaker, and Dwight Yoakam in Panic Room (2002)
    Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart in Panic Room (2002)
    Kristen Stewart in Panic Room (2002)
    Kristen Stewart at an event for Panic Room (2002)
    Ann Magnuson at an event for Panic Room (2002)
    Ben Chaplin at an event for Panic Room (2002)
    Ben Chaplin at an event for Panic Room (2002)
    Ben Chaplin at an event for Panic Room (2002)
    Brad Pitt at an event for Panic Room (2002)

    Top cast

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    Jodie Foster
    Jodie Foster
    • Meg Altmanas Meg Altman
    Kristen Stewart
    Kristen Stewart
    • Sarah Altmanas Sarah Altman
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Burnhamas Burnham
    Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam
    • Raoulas Raoul
    Jared Leto
    Jared Leto
    • Junioras Junior
    Patrick Bauchau
    Patrick Bauchau
    • Stephen Altmanas Stephen Altman
    Ann Magnuson
    Ann Magnuson
    • Lydia Lynchas Lydia Lynch
    Ian Buchanan
    Ian Buchanan
    • Evan Kurlanderas Evan Kurlander
    Andrew Kevin Walker
    Andrew Kevin Walker
    • Sleepy Neighboras Sleepy Neighbor
    Paul Schulze
    Paul Schulze
    • Officer Keeneyas Officer Keeney
    Mel Rodriguez
    Mel Rodriguez
    • Officer Moralesas Officer Morales
    Richard Conant
    • SWAT Copas SWAT Cop
    Paul Simon
    • SWAT Copas SWAT Cop
    Victor Thrash
    • SWAT Copas SWAT Cop
    Ken Turner
    • SWAT Copas SWAT Cop
    Ty Copeman
    Ty Copeman
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Stephen's Girlfriend on the Phoneas Stephen's Girlfriend on the Phone
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writer
      • David Koepp
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Recently divorced Meg Altman and her daughter Sarah have bought a new home in New York. On their tour around the mansion, they come across the panic room. A room so secure, that no one can get in. When three burglars break in, Meg makes a move to the panic room. But all her troubles don't stop there. The criminals know where she is, and what they require the most in the house is in that very room. —Film_Fan
    panicpanic roomcat and mousesecret roomfemale protagonist267 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • What do you do when your hiding place is their destination?
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to David Fincher, Kristen Stewart grew more than three inches during filming of this project. She was smaller than Jodie Foster when the production started and towered over her when the final shots were done.
    • Goofs
      When Meg starts searching for a "chocolate bar" once Sarah's sugar level drops, Sarah says she had already searched in the box and had found nothing. Yet we clearly see standard U.S. Military M.R.E. (meal ready to eat) packages which include a high sugar ration (in the form of, or in addition to, a dessert with the meal itself and sugar to be used with the included instant coffee), when Sarah was first searching.
    • Quotes

      Meg: [on loudspeaker] Get out of my house!

      Sarah: Say fuck!

      Meg: [on loud speaker] FUCK!

      Sarah: Mom! "Get the fuck out of my house"!

      Meg: [on loudspeaker] Get the FUCK out of my house!

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are amazingly realistic in that they cast shadows and are reflected on the surrounding glass buildings.
    • Alternate versions
      The film's VHS & HDTV release presented the film open-matte, at an aspect ratio of 1.78:1, meaning there is more picture at the top and bottom of the frame than on DVD, which presents the original theatrical aspect ratio (2.39:1).
    • Connections
      Edited into HBO First Look: The Making of 'Panic Room' (2002)

    User reviews937

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Edge of your seat thriller!
    This was a very suspenseful and exciting thriller from David Fincher who is responsible for my all time favourite film which is Seven. This new film has another very good performance by Jodie Foster but the acting standout of the film has to go to Dwight Yoakam with awesome performance as Raoul. The only problem i had with this film was its ending which was a bit of a let down but did not really spoil the film at all.

    8 out of 10
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    • rr_jailbird
    • Apr 10, 2002

    FAQ7

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    • Is 'Panic Room' based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Safe Room
    • Filming locations
      • 38 West 94th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Hofflund/Polone
      • Indelible Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $48,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $96,397,334
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,056,751
      • Mar 31, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $197,079,546
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 52min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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