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Mr. Nobody

  • 20092009
  • 1515
  • 2h 21m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
229K
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POPULARITY
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Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
A young boy stands on a station platform. The train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? An infinity of possibilities rise from this decision. As long as he doesn't choose, anything is possible. Every life deserves to be lived.
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A boy stands on a station platform as a train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? Infinite possibilities arise from this decision. As long as he doesn't ... Read allA boy stands on a station platform as a train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? Infinite possibilities arise from this decision. As long as he doesn't choose, anything is possible.A boy stands on a station platform as a train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? Infinite possibilities arise from this decision. As long as he doesn't choose, anything is possible.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
229K
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POPULARITY
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50
  • Director
    • Jaco Van Dormael
  • Writer
    • Jaco Van Dormael
  • Stars
    • Jared Leto
    • Sarah Polley
    • Diane Kruger
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jaco Van Dormael
  • Writer
    • Jaco Van Dormael
  • Stars
    • Jared Leto
    • Sarah Polley
    • Diane Kruger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 483User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 6 nominations

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    Trailer 2:07
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    Mr. Nobody
    Trailer 2:12
    Mr. Nobody

    Photos95

    Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto and Diane Kruger in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto and Allan Corduner in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Diane Kruger in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Sarah Polley in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Léa Thonus, Anaïs Van Belle, and Laura Brumagne in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Sarah Polley in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jaco Van Dormael in Mr. Nobody (2009)

    Top cast

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    Jared Leto
    Jared Leto
    • Nemo Adultas Nemo Adult…
    Sarah Polley
    Sarah Polley
    • Adult Eliseas Adult Elise
    Diane Kruger
    Diane Kruger
    • Anna Adultas Anna Adult
    Linh-Dan Pham
    Linh-Dan Pham
    • Adult Jeanas Adult Jean
    Rhys Ifans
    Rhys Ifans
    • Father Nemoas Father Nemo
    Natasha Little
    Natasha Little
    • Mother Nemoas Mother Nemo
    Toby Regbo
    Toby Regbo
    • Nemo age 15as Nemo age 15
    Juno Temple
    Juno Temple
    • Anna age 15as Anna age 15
    Clare Stone
    Clare Stone
    • Elise age 15as Elise age 15
    Thomas Byrne
    Thomas Byrne
    • Nemo age 9as Nemo age 9
    Audrey Giacomini
    • Jean age 15as Jean age 15
    Laura Brumagne
    Laura Brumagne
    • Anna age 9as Anna age 9
    Allan Corduner
    Allan Corduner
    • Dr. Feldheimas Dr. Feldheim
    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Young Journalistas Young Journalist
    Michael Riley
    Michael Riley
    • Harryas Harry
    Harold Manning
    • TV Hostas TV Host
    Emily Tilson
    • Eveas Eve
    Roline Skehan
    • Joyceas Joyce
    • Director
      • Jaco Van Dormael
    • Writer
      • Jaco Van Dormael
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    'Nemo Nobody' is recounting his life story to a reporter. He's less than clear, often times thinking that he is 34 years of age, others, well over 100. But his story becomes more confusing after he does focus on the fact of his current real age. —Huggo
    multiple outcomesnonlinear timelinemother spanking childbutterfly effectquantum physics128 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Nothing is real, everything is possible.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • 15
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The train station where young Nemo had to choose between staying with his mother and father is named "Chance."
    • Goofs
      Nemo says the angel missed him and that is why he can "remember" the future, but he has the philtrum (depression between nose and upper lip) that only the angel's touch would have given him.
    • Quotes

      Nemo Nobody aged 118: Every path is the right path. Everything could've been anything else. And it would have just as much meaning.

    • Alternate versions
      The currently available DVD version runs for 141 min, while the Toronto International Film Festival runs for 138 min.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 1st of November Party: Through the Pages of Fairy Tales (2010)

    User reviews483

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Astonishing and profoundly moving!!
    This is the first time I have felt the need to post a review of a film, but the experience that this movie provided was so unique and profoundly moving that I feel compelled to post something of my thoughts.

    I have just finished watching Mr Nobody after knowing nothing about the movie beforehand (perhaps a good thing as I may have avoided it otherwise), but was simply astonished by the originality, cinematography, acting, script, soundtrack and profoundly thought provoking ideas.

    I realise that this film will not be to everyones taste, certainly I think it will not be fully comprehended by the younger generation as it does require a certain lifetime of experiences to relate, such as birth, love, marriage, children, separation, divorce, death, life changing choices etc.., but nevertheless it does make you deeply consider your own past decisions and future choices, and everyone of all ages will have made and will make these decisions.

    The production values are very high and would not look out of place in a 'hollywood blockbuster' but it is the mix of cinematography and music mingled with the dramatic scenarios that make it truly memorable.

    It is a difficult film to describe as it does not follow a traditional narrative structure, but that is what makes it so unique and truly memorable. An experience that will hopefully stay with you long after you have seen it. It certainly made for a hugely memorable experience for me. Others may differ in opinion, but I don't think anyone can argue that it is not intelligent, fresh, original and thought provoking.

    Well done to all involved in providing something original, intelligent and very entertaining.
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    • cstrac21
    • Jun 3, 2010

    FAQ4

    • Is 'Mr. Nobody' based on a book?
    • Is the soundtrack available?
    • What differences are between the theatrical cut and the director's cut?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2010 (Belgium)
    • Countries of origin
      • Belgium
      • Germany
      • Canada
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Luxembourg
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mohawk
    • Also known as
      • Janob Hech kim
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Pan Européenne
      • Integral Films
      • Lago Film
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $47,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,622
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,612
      • Nov 3, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,559,160
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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