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The Village

  • 20042004
  • 14A14A
  • 1h 48min
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
251K
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POPULARITY
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The Village (2004)
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A series of events tests the beliefs of a small isolated countryside village.A series of events tests the beliefs of a small isolated countryside village.A series of events tests the beliefs of a small isolated countryside village.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
251K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,237
220
  • Director
    • M. Night Shyamalan
  • Writer
    • M. Night Shyamalan
  • Stars
    • Sigourney Weaver
    • William Hurt
    • Joaquin Phoenix
Top credits
  • Director
    • M. Night Shyamalan
  • Writer
    • M. Night Shyamalan
  • Stars
    • Sigourney Weaver
    • William Hurt
    • Joaquin Phoenix
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.1KUser reviews
    • 291Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 24 nominations total

    Videos4

    The Village
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    The Village
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    The Village
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    Judy Greer and Bryce Dallas Howard in The Village (2004)
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    Bryce Dallas Howard in The Village (2004)
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    William Hurt and M. Night Shyamalan in The Village (2004)
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    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Alice Huntas Alice Hunt
    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Edward Walkeras Edward Walker
    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Lucius Huntas Lucius Hunt
    Bryce Dallas Howard
    Bryce Dallas Howard
    • Ivy Walkeras Ivy Walker
    Adrien Brody
    Adrien Brody
    • Noah Percyas Noah Percy
    Brendan Gleeson
    Brendan Gleeson
    • August Nicholsonas August Nicholson
    Cherry Jones
    Cherry Jones
    • Mrs. Clackas Mrs. Clack
    Celia Weston
    Celia Weston
    • Vivian Percyas Vivian Percy
    John Christopher Jones
    John Christopher Jones
    • Robert Percyas Robert Percy
    Frank Collison
    Frank Collison
    • Victoras Victor
    Jayne Atkinson
    Jayne Atkinson
    • Tabitha Walkeras Tabitha Walker
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Kitty Walkeras Kitty Walker
    Fran Kranz
    Fran Kranz
    • Christop Craneas Christop Crane
    Michael Pitt
    Michael Pitt
    • Finton Coinas Finton Coin
    Jesse Eisenberg
    Jesse Eisenberg
    • Jamisonas Jamison
    Charlie Hofheimer
    Charlie Hofheimer
    • Young Security Guardas Young Security Guard
    Scott Sowers
    • Man With The Raised Eyebrowsas Man With The Raised Eyebrows
    Zack Wall
    Zack Wall
    • Donaldas Donald
    • Director
      • M. Night Shyamalan
    • Writer
      • M. Night Shyamalan
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    M Night Shyamalan's The Village revolves around a desolate town in Pennsylvania. The residents of this town live by strict rules - They are not to leave the village or the monsters beyond their boundaries will surely attack them. Lucius and Ivy have an attraction - a strong one. But when Noah - a man with an intellectual disability and who also has feelings for Ivy, finds out that the two are In love, Noah attacks Lucius. He will die if brave Ivy (who is blind) does not breach the borders and find help to save Lucius. —Erin Foster
    ambiguous endingvillagecreatureplot twistmysterious creature77 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Their Days Of Peace Are Over (Denmark).
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 14A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Joaquin Phoenix made a wooden walking stick for Bryce Dallas Howard during the 19th-century preparation the actors participated in before the film. He engraved the name of her character, Ivy, on the walking stick.
    • Goofs
      At the wedding dinner there is a child wearing red when red is the "bad color" and represents evil, yet nobody gets upset.
    • Quotes

      Ivy Walker: Sometimes we don't do things we want to do so that others won't know we want to do them.

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits we see pictures of the village.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Village/Thunderbirds/She Hate Me/Garden State (2004)

    User reviews2.1K

    Review
    Top review
    Shyamalan strikes again with another chilling, yet wonderful film.
    When we go to the movies, we have certain expectations in mind. These expectations are increased when one attends a Shyamalan film. He is known for his intricate plots, mind blowing twists, and thrillingly suspenseful style. His newest feat, "The Village" more than lived up to his reputation.

    This is the kind of film that will make you gasp, scream, and jump from your seats while also making you think, which is rare with today's movies. The viewer is never quite sure what will be around the corner and that is what makes this movie so great.

    All of Shyamalan's movies (ie. "The Sixth Sense," "Unbreakable," and "Signs") have a certain mysterious essence that makes them stand out from other suspenseful films. He makes the audience feel many emotions besides fear, in fact, the presence of so many emotions in The Village adds to its quality. He manages to weave a romance into his story, thus making the audience truly feel for his characters. His films tend to have in underlying them, whether it be hope, courage, faith, or in this case love, and that is what makes his work so superb. Go to this movie expecting to feel fear, and every emotion in between.
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    • purplekate16
    • Jul 30, 2004

    FAQ17

    • What is 'The Village' about?
    • Is 'The Village' based on a book?
    • Where exactly was the movie filmed? Did they use historic buildings, or did they build everything?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 30, 2004 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Le village
    • Filming locations
      • Cossart Rd, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Blinding Edge Pictures
      • Scott Rudin Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $114,197,520
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $50,746,142
      • Aug 1, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $256,697,520
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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