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X-Men Origins: Wolverine

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
498K
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POPULARITY
1,358
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Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
An origins story that chronicles the early life of James Howlett (Jackman) and his relationship and eventual falling out with Victor Creed/Sabretooth (Schreiber), and his fateful entry into the Weapons X project.
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The early years of James Logan, featuring his rivalry with his brother Victor Creed, his service in the special forces team Weapon X, and his experimentation into the metal-lined mutant Wolv... Read allThe early years of James Logan, featuring his rivalry with his brother Victor Creed, his service in the special forces team Weapon X, and his experimentation into the metal-lined mutant Wolverine.The early years of James Logan, featuring his rivalry with his brother Victor Creed, his service in the special forces team Weapon X, and his experimentation into the metal-lined mutant Wolverine.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
498K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,358
98
  • Director
    • Gavin Hood
  • Writers
    • David Benioff(screenplay)
    • Skip Woods(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Liev Schreiber
    • Ryan Reynolds
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gavin Hood
  • Writers
    • David Benioff(screenplay)
    • Skip Woods(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Liev Schreiber
    • Ryan Reynolds
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 779User reviews
    • 252Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 21 nominations

    Videos17

    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:36
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- Trailer #2
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- Trailer #1
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    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- Trailer #1
    Which Roles Has Ryan Reynolds Been Considered For?
    Clip 3:44
    Which Roles Has Ryan Reynolds Been Considered For?
    Why Denzel Washington Would Be a Perfect Magneto
    Clip 3:52
    Why Denzel Washington Would Be a Perfect Magneto
    Why 'Dark Phoenix' Proves the X-Men Need Space
    Clip 3:35
    Why 'Dark Phoenix' Proves the X-Men Need Space
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "Wolverine"
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    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "Wolverine"
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "What's Your Plan?"
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    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "What's Your Plan?"
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "Right Where You Want Him"
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    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "Right Where You Want Him"
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "Fred Dukes"
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    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "Fred Dukes"
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "I'm Coming for You"
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    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "I'm Coming for You"
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "Are You Remy Lebeau" Clip
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    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "Are You Remy Lebeau" Clip
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "Legends" Clip
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    X-Men Origins: Wolverine -- "Legends" Clip

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    Liev Schreiber and Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
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    Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
    Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
    Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
    Ryan Reynolds in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
    Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
    Daniel Henney in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
    Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
    Liev Schreiber in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
    Taylor Kitsch in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
    Hugh Jackman and Taylor Kitsch in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

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    Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman
    • Loganas Logan…
    Liev Schreiber
    Liev Schreiber
    • Victor Creedas Victor Creed
    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Wade Wilsonas Wade Wilson
    Danny Huston
    Danny Huston
    • Strykeras Stryker
    Will.i.am
    Will.i.am
    • John Wraithas John Wraith
    Lynn Collins
    Lynn Collins
    • Kayla Silverfoxas Kayla Silverfox
    Kevin Durand
    Kevin Durand
    • Fred Dukesas Fred Dukes
    Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan
    • Chris Bradleyas Chris Bradley…
    Taylor Kitsch
    Taylor Kitsch
    • Remy LeBeauas Remy LeBeau
    Daniel Henney
    Daniel Henney
    • Agent Zeroas Agent Zero
    Tim Pocock
    Tim Pocock
    • Scott Summersas Scott Summers
    Julia Blake
    Julia Blake
    • Heather Hudsonas Heather Hudson
    Max Cullen
    Max Cullen
    • Travis Hudsonas Travis Hudson
    Troye Sivan
    Troye Sivan
    • Jamesas James
    Michael-James Olsen
    • Young Victoras Young Victor
    Peter O'Brien
    Peter O'Brien
    • John Howlettas John Howlett
    Aaron Jeffery
    Aaron Jeffery
    • Thomas Loganas Thomas Logan
    Alice Parkinson
    Alice Parkinson
    • Elizabeth Howlettas Elizabeth Howlett
    • Director
      • Gavin Hood
    • Writers
      • David Benioff(screenplay)
      • Skip Woods(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      In the flashback to Africa, a young black girl with white hair can be seen. This is the young Ororo Monroe (Storm), the future X-Men member. This scene was removed from the final cut, but appears as a deleted scene in the DVD.
    • Goofs
      Sabretooth and Wolverine are supposed to be brothers, but in the first X-Men (2000) movie they encounter each other several times and there is no mention of this connection. This is because Sabretooth suffers from amnesia just like Wolverine, as explained in the comic book "X2 Prequels: Wolverine", which takes place between X-Men (2000) and X2: X-Men United (2003).
    • Quotes

      William Stryker: Your country needs you.

      Logan: I'm Canadian.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: There are two scenes set after the closing credits. The film's main post-credits scene is of the Deadpool, still alive after being decapitated. He reaches for his head and whispers briefly, ending the scene. This scene does not lead into Deadpool (2016) as that film is set in the new X-Men timeline, whereas this film is set in the old X-Men timeline. An alternate post-credits scene seen (only on the DVD) is of Wolverine in a Japanese bar, leading into The Wolverine (2013). During the original theatrical run, which scene you saw was random depending on your theater; the home video version features the Deadpool scene after the credits and the Japanese bar scene is available on the two-disc DVD as a deleted scene.
    • Alternate versions
      German theatrical version was cut by the distributor before submission to the FSK to secure a "Not under 16" rating (the killing of the old couple is shortened, you don't see Wolverine igniting the gasoline). Ironically, the uncut version, submitted for the home video release, was rated "Not under 16" as well, thus rendering the cut theatrical version completely unnecessary.
    • Connections
      Edited into Deadpool 2 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Hávamál
      Traditional
      Arranged by Harry Gregson-Williams (uncredited)

    User reviews779

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    Top review
    Great action, sex appeal, a powerful and emotional script, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? See This Gem
    The first real blockbuster of 2009 and deservingly so. It's exciting and an all-around entertaining comic book adaptation and I doubt anything will be better this year. Everyone involved in the production should be proud to know that their movie can stand toe-to-toe with the likes of anything else that summer 2009 has and can throw at them. Star power, sex appeal, a powerful and emotional script, and a great plot make this one memorable flick.

    Real fans (not those whinny online imposters who can't let go of their own warped preconceptions) can breath a sigh of relief because X-Men Origins: Wolverine takes the X-Men franchise films to the next level. There are plenty of action scenes that you have to see to believe! This movie was just shear fun. I love it. What are you waiting for?
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    • May 8, 2009

    FAQ27

    • Which characters were adapted from the comic books?
    • What is 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' about?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • 20th Century Fox (France)
      • 20th Century Fox (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wolverine
    • Filming locations
      • Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Marvel Enterprises
      • Dune Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $179,883,157
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $85,058,003
      • May 3, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $373,062,864
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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