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    The Lazarus Project

    • 20082008
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 40min
    IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    17K
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    The Lazarus Project (2008)
    A former criminal is drawn into a criminal endeavor and subsequently finds himself living an inexplicable new life working at a psychiatric facility.
    Trailer1:44
    1 Video
    28 Photos
    DramaMysteryThriller

    A former criminal is drawn into a criminal endeavor and subsequently finds himself living an inexplicable new life working at a psychiatric facility.A former criminal is drawn into a criminal endeavor and subsequently finds himself living an inexplicable new life working at a psychiatric facility.A former criminal is drawn into a criminal endeavor and subsequently finds himself living an inexplicable new life working at a psychiatric facility.A former criminal is drawn into a criminal endeavor and subsequently finds himself living an inexplicable new life working at a psychiatric facility.A former criminal is drawn into a criminal endeavor and subsequently finds himself living an inexplicable new life working at a psychiatric facility.

    • Director
      • John Glenn
    • Writers
      • John Glenn(screenplay)
      • Evan Astrowsky(story)
    • Stars
      • Paul Walker
      • Piper Perabo
      • Brooklynn Proulx
    Top credits
    • Director
      • John Glenn
    • Writers
      • John Glenn(screenplay)
      • Evan Astrowsky(story)
    • Stars
      • Paul Walker
      • Piper Perabo
      • Brooklynn Proulx
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    • 77User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    The Lazarus Project: DVD Trailer
    Trailer 1:44
    The Lazarus Project: DVD Trailer

    Photos28

    Paul Walker in The Lazarus Project (2008)
    Bob Gunton in The Lazarus Project (2008)
    Bob Gunton in The Lazarus Project (2008)
    The Lazarus Project (2008)
    Piper Perabo in The Lazarus Project (2008)
    Paul Walker and Lambert Wilson in The Lazarus Project (2008)
    The Lazarus Project (2008)
    The Lazarus Project (2008)
    Bob Gunton and Paul Walker in The Lazarus Project (2008)
    Paul Walker in The Lazarus Project (2008)
    The Lazarus Project (2008)
    The Lazarus Project (2008)

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    Paul Walker
    Paul Walker
    • Ben Garveyas Ben Garvey
    Piper Perabo
    Piper Perabo
    • Lisa Garveyas Lisa Garvey
    Brooklynn Proulx
    Brooklynn Proulx
    • Katie Garveyas Katie Garvey
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • Father Ezraas Father Ezra
    Lambert Wilson
    Lambert Wilson
    • Averyas Avery
    Linda Cardellini
    Linda Cardellini
    • Julie Ingramas Julie Ingram
    Tony Curran
    Tony Curran
    • William Reedsas William Reeds
    Malcolm Goodwin
    Malcolm Goodwin
    • Robbieas Robbie
    Ross McMillan
    • Dr. Jamesas Dr. James
    Aaron Hughes
    Aaron Hughes
    • Calebas Caleb
    Sean Skene
    Sean Skene
    • Orderlyas Orderly
    John Callander
    • The Linemanas The Lineman
    Shawn Hatosy
    Shawn Hatosy
    • Ricky Garveyas Ricky Garvey
    Alex Sol
    Alex Sol
    • Phelpsas Phelps
    Peter Jordan
    • Male Techas Male Tech
    Tracy Beemer
    • Female Techas Female Tech
    • (as Tracy McMahon)
    Chuck Robinson
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    David Duncan
    • Cop #1as Cop #1
    • Director
      • John Glenn
    • Writers
      • John Glenn(screenplay)
      • Evan Astrowsky(story)
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    A harrowing and frightening thriller about a man who has everything he's ever loved stripped away from him; and to earn his life and family back, he must face obstacles of mystical origins, endure countless tests of his faith, struggle with his own sanity, and explore the depth and the power of his soul..
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    • Taglines
      • Some realities have no escape
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some violence, disturbing images and thematic material
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Paul Walker was the first choice for the lead role in the film.
    • Goofs
      Dundee, Oregon and Mt. Angel, Oregon are about 30 miles away from each other and separated by I-5. They aren't in the same community.
    • Quotes

      Julie Ingram: There's a struggle. How do you live if you're ruled by your past? But, how do you let go of a past that made you?

    User reviews77

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    Top review
    8/10
    Derivative but highly watchable psycho-drama
    After facing lethal injection for a multiple murder that he happened to be the only survivor of, our hero awakens to find that he is the grounds keeper at a mental hospital for priests deep in the forests of Oregon. He faces the normal confusion that would be expected by such a turn of events but actually starts to get used to this second chance at life even though he has been told by a visionary figure that he can not ever return to his old life with his wife and child. Things really start getting weird after that.

    While the film is sharply derivative of many other better films ranging from "The Shining" to "Jacob's Ladder" it gets by and remains entertaining because it is the type of film that hits it's modest targets squarely on. The pacing is not exactly brisk so if you require your movies to keep you awake and alert then this might not be the DVD rental for you but this psychological drama is definitely worth a rental especially if you like this type of stuff
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    • Oct 24, 2008

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 2008 (Taiwan)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Heaven Project
    • Filming locations
      • Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Mandeville Films
      • Inferno Distribution
      • Be Good Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,750,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,162
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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