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    Deja Vu

    • 20062006
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 2h 6min
    IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
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    Denzel Washington and Paula Patton in Deja Vu (2006)
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    After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims.After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims.After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims.After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims.After a ferry is bombed in New Orleans, an A.T.F. agent joins a unique investigation using experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber, but soon finds himself becoming obsessed with one of the victims.

    • Director
      • Tony Scott
    • Writers
      • Bill Marsilii
      • Terry Rossio
    • Stars
      • Denzel Washington
      • Paula Patton
      • Jim Caviezel
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Tony Scott
    • Writers
      • Bill Marsilii
      • Terry Rossio
    • Stars
      • Denzel Washington
      • Paula Patton
      • Jim Caviezel
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    • 485User reviews
    • 194Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

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    Paula Patton in Deja Vu (2006)
    Val Kilmer and Denzel Washington in Deja Vu (2006)
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    Top cast

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    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • Doug Carlinas Doug Carlin
    Paula Patton
    Paula Patton
    • Claire Kucheveras Claire Kuchever
    Jim Caviezel
    Jim Caviezel
    • Carroll Oerstadtas Carroll Oerstadt
    Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer
    • Agent Pryzwarraas Agent Pryzwarra
    Adam Goldberg
    Adam Goldberg
    • Dennyas Denny
    Elden Henson
    Elden Henson
    • Gunnarsas Gunnars
    Erika Alexander
    Erika Alexander
    • Shantias Shanti
    Bruce Greenwood
    Bruce Greenwood
    • Jack McCreadyas Jack McCready
    Rich Hutchman
    Rich Hutchman
    • Agent Stalhuthas Agent Stalhuth
    Matt Craven
    Matt Craven
    • Minutias Minuti
    Donna W. Scott
    Donna W. Scott
    • Bethas Beth
    • (as Donna Scott)
    Elle Fanning
    Elle Fanning
    • Abbeyas Abbey
    Brian Howe
    Brian Howe
    • Medical Examineras Medical Examiner
    Enrique Castillo
    Enrique Castillo
    • Claire's Fatheras Claire's Father
    Mark Phinney
    Mark Phinney
    • Agent Donnellyas Agent Donnelly
    Shondrella Avery
    Shondrella Avery
    • Kathy - Secretaryas Kathy - Secretary
    John McConnell
    John McConnell
    • Sheriff Reedas Sheriff Reed
    Dane Rhodes
    Dane Rhodes
    • Ferry Captainas Ferry Captain
    • Director
      • Tony Scott
    • Writers
      • Bill Marsilii
      • Terry Rossio
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    Storyline

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    In the wake of a devastating terrorist attack on a slow New Orleans ferry, the A.T.F. special agent, Doug Carlin, joins an experimental top-secret government program to find the bomber. Designed to bend the very fabric of time, this state-of-the-art technology enables the user to observe a detailed representation of what happened four days and six hours in the past, tracking the target's every move prior to the attack. However, the man responsible for the deadly explosion is bound to strike again. Can Carlin figure out who he is, when he is always precisely four days behind? —Nick Riganas
    alternate timelinepatriotismwoman in jeopardyopening scene repeated later in filmwormhole157 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • If you thought it was just a trick of the mind, prepare yourself for the truth.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and terror, disturbing images and some sensuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie went through pre-production in New Orleans. Just a few weeks before production was to begin, Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. With the location in ruins, the movie made the decision to find a new location to shoot. A few weeks after the decision, canceling the movie altogether was in talks. Finally, three months after the hurricane, the film returned to New Orleans, Louisiana and began pre-production once again.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 25 mins) When Doug is taking off his shirt just before entering into the "teleporting" machine, in the next shot you can see him taking the shirt off again.
    • Quotes

      Doug Carlin: Everything you have, you lose, right? Mother, father - gone. Good looks, Pryzwarra? - gone. Loved ones gone in a second. That's what this job teaches you, isn't it? No matter what, no matter how hard you grab onto something - you still lose it, right?

    • Crazy credits
      The opening production logos stop in mid-sequence, reverse for a moment, then stop again and continue forward.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Deja Vu/Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny/Deck the Halls/The Fountain/The History Boys (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      When The Saints Go Marching In
      Traditional

      Performed by the US Navy Southwest Regional Band

    User reviews485

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Washington and Brokheimer, a winning combination
    Deja Vu is a high-action, crime-drama, sci-fi, thriller which is exactly what you would expect from Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of such action-adventures as "Con Air," "Enemy of the State," "National Treasure," "Pirates of the Caribbean," and another Denzel Washington favorite, "Remember the Titans."

    The story opens with an explosion on board a New Orleans Ferry, and takes the audience back through an unfolding of events that leads up to the tragic scene. Even the most modern technology hasn't gone as far as the storyline takes us. The premise is thrilling and the implications stimulate the imagination. For example; "how would altering the past impact people and events of the present?"

    The acting is superb, with Denzel Washington and Paula Patton as romantic leads. James Caviezel does an extraordinary job as the villain, which is a departure from his role as Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ."

    There is plenty of action and some of it violent. Be prepared to see a few corpses like those on television's "CSI" or "Crossing Jordon." There are gun fights, but with a minimum of blood. While the movie is certainly intense, much of the severe action is implicit and takes place off camera.

    For an action packed, PG-13 movie, I was particularly impressed with the limited amount of rough language. I imagine with Denzel and James in the cast, there was an effort to keep it "clean." This is one of the few remaining Touchstone Pictures releases. Parent company, Walt Disney Studios is committed to producing action movies that appeal to a wider family audience.

    We're awarding "Deja Vu" the Dove Family-Approved Seal at for audience members over age 12.(www.dove.org) Parents should look over the violent content issues before deciding whether to bring tweens along.
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    FAQ7

    • How many action movies has Denzel Washington been in?
    • After the explosion, many figures are blown into the water. Nearly all of them begin swimming. You don't see limp bodies, yet there is no mention of survivors, implying that everyone on the ferry died. Were there any survivors?
    • Is "Deja Vu" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Déjà Vu
    • Filming locations
      • Four-Mile Bayou, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Jerry Bruckheimer Films
      • Scott Free Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $75,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $64,038,616
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,574,802
      • Nov 26, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $180,557,550
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 6min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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