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Restraint

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Stephen Moyer, Travis Fimmel, and Teresa Palmer in Restraint (2008)
DramaThriller
A young couple on the run hole up in a country estate with a hostage in tow.A young couple on the run hole up in a country estate with a hostage in tow.A young couple on the run hole up in a country estate with a hostage in tow.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
6.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
11,544
727
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    • Director
      • David Denneen
    • Writer
      • Dave Warner
    • Stars
      • Travis Fimmel
      • Teresa Palmer
      • Stephen Moyer
    Top credits
    • Director
      • David Denneen
    • Writer
      • Dave Warner
    • Stars
      • Travis Fimmel
      • Teresa Palmer
      • Stephen Moyer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 40User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    Stephen Moyer, Travis Fimmel, and Teresa Palmer in Restraint (2008)
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    Teresa Palmer in Restraint (2008)
    Teresa Palmer in Restraint (2008)
    Teresa Palmer in Restraint (2008)
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    Stephen Moyer, Travis Fimmel, and Teresa Palmer in Restraint (2008)
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    Travis Fimmel
    Travis Fimmel
    • Ron
    Teresa Palmer
    Teresa Palmer
    • Dale
    Stephen Moyer
    Stephen Moyer
    • Andrew
    Philip Holder
    • Sgt Paul Widdens
    Margie McCrae
    • Mrs. Wynott
    Peter Davies
    • Terry Gilmore
    Taylor Owyns
    • Angela - Antique Dealer
    • (as Taylor Owynns)
    Keith Robinson
    • Mr. Middleton
    Nate Jones
    Nate Jones
    • Tim
    Alyssa McClelland
    Alyssa McClelland
    • Gabrielle
    Patrick Ward
    • Andrew's father
    Joanne Hunt
    Joanne Hunt
    • Constable Blainey
    • (as Josy Lee Hunt)
    Mike Willesee
    Mike Willesee
    • Sky News reader #1
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Sky News reader #2
    Fabio Nardo
    • Joey's dead body
    Rachel King
    • Lydia
    • (voice)
    • (as Rachael King)
    Deborah Woodley-Page
    • Mum
    • (voice)
    • (as Deb Woodley-Page)
    • Director
      • David Denneen
    • Writer
      • Dave Warner
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First nude scenes and sex scenes in a feature film of Australian actress Teresa Palmer.
    • Goofs
      When Ronald's girlfriend gets up at the breakfast table, and tousles his hair, Ronald is holding a glass of milk in his right hand. There's a cut to a wide shot, and Ronald is not holding the milk. There's not enough time for him to have put it down
    • Quotes

      Dale: [as he avoids looking at her body] Grow up, Andy. So what's she like, this chick, huh? Does she talk like you?

      Andrew: [softly] I suppose so.

      Dale: You can look at me, Andy. Mm. You've never been to a strip club?

      Andrew: No, I haven't.

      Dale: So, how long has she been away?

      Andrew: Six months.

      Dale: You don't worry she's got her legs wrapped around some other guy by now?

      Andrew: No. She's not like that.

      Dale: Like what? Normal?

      Andrew: Like you.

      Dale: Let me tell you something, Andy. They're *all* like me.

    • Connections
      Featured in Behind the Scenes of 'Restraint' (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Voodoo Lover
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      Performed by Emma Pask and Unity Hall Big Band

    User reviews40

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Steamy Psychological Thriller
    I really enjoyed this film. The acting was top-notch, although I agree with the other posters that Travis Fimmel who plays bad boy Ron was definitely channeling Brad Pitt, especially in the opening scene. Stephen Moyer, who now appears on the HBO series True Blood, was very convincing as an agoraphobic with a past.

    Teresa Palmer was an excellent choice for her character; she somehow oozed overt sexuality and innocence at the same time. The sexual chemistry between her and the other two main characters, Rob and Andrew, was heavy enough to permeate through the screen.

    The plot was excellent and the ending leaves you just a wee bit unsatisfied, which I like. Leave them wanting for more. And they did just that but not so you would be angry about it. It just left a bit to the imagination and I loved it. I would definitely recommend this film to a friend (and plan to!).
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    • LFrog1386
    • Apr 10, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 19, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ravenswood
    • Filming locations
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Filmgraphics Entertainment
      • Film Finance
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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