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Wanted

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
383K
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POPULARITY
1,396
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  • Cast & crew
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Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, and James McAvoy in Wanted (2008)
Wanted - Trailer #2
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  • Action
  • Crime
  • Thriller

A frustrated office worker discovers that he is the son of a professional assassin, and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities.A frustrated office worker discovers that he is the son of a professional assassin, and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities.A frustrated office worker discovers that he is the son of a professional assassin, and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
383K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,396
204
  • Director
    • Timur Bekmambetov
  • Writers
    • Michael Brandt(screenplay)
    • Derek Haas(screenplay)
    • Chris Morgan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Angelina Jolie
    • James McAvoy
    • Morgan Freeman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Timur Bekmambetov
  • Writers
    • Michael Brandt(screenplay)
    • Derek Haas(screenplay)
    • Chris Morgan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Angelina Jolie
    • James McAvoy
    • Morgan Freeman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 839User reviews
    • 308Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 25 nominations total

    Videos12

    Wanted
    Trailer 2:17
    Wanted
    Wanted
    Trailer 2:25
    Wanted
    Cast Clip 3
    Clip 1:12
    Cast Clip 3
    Through The Eyes
    Clip 1:03
    Through The Eyes
    The Little Things
    Clip 2:13
    The Little Things
    Special Effects Clip
    Clip 1:18
    Special Effects Clip
    Groundbreaking Footage
    Clip 1:08
    Groundbreaking Footage
    Cast Clip 6
    Clip 0:50
    Cast Clip 6
    Cast Clip 5
    Clip 1:53
    Cast Clip 5
    Wanted (2008)
    Featurette 0:18
    Wanted (2008)
    Wanted (2008)
    Interview 0:36
    Wanted (2008)
    Wanted (2008)
    Interview 0:41
    Wanted (2008)

    Photos265

    Morgan Freeman and James McAvoy in Wanted (2008)
    Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie in Wanted (2008)
    Angelina Jolie in Wanted (2008)
    Common in Wanted (2008)
    Timur Bekmambetov and James McAvoy in Wanted (2008)
    Thomas Kretschmann in Wanted (2008)
    Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, and Common in Wanted (2008)
    Morgan Freeman and James McAvoy in Wanted (2008)
    Angelina Jolie in Wanted (2008)
    Angelina Jolie in Wanted (2008)
    David O'Hara in Wanted (2008)
    Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy in Wanted (2008)

    Top cast

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    Angelina Jolie
    Angelina Jolie
    • Foxas Fox
    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Wesleyas Wesley
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Sloanas Sloan
    Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp
    • Pekwarskyas Pekwarsky
    Thomas Kretschmann
    Thomas Kretschmann
    • Crossas Cross
    Common
    Common
    • The Gunsmithas The Gunsmith
    Kristen Hager
    Kristen Hager
    • Cathyas Cathy
    Marc Warren
    Marc Warren
    • The Repairmanas The Repairman
    David O'Hara
    David O'Hara
    • Mr. Xas Mr. X
    • (as David Patrick O'Hara)
    Konstantin Khabenskiy
    Konstantin Khabenskiy
    • The Exterminatoras The Exterminator
    • (as Konstantin Khabensky)
    Dato Bakhtadze
    • The Butcheras The Butcher
    Chris Pratt
    Chris Pratt
    • Barryas Barry
    Lorna Scott
    Lorna Scott
    • Janiceas Janice
    Sophiya Haque
    Sophiya Haque
    • Pujaas Puja
    Brian Caspe
    Brian Caspe
    • The Pharmacistas The Pharmacist
    Mark O'Neal
    Mark O'Neal
    • Co-Workeras Co-Worker
    Bridget McManus
    Bridget McManus
    • Check-Out Girlas Check-Out Girl
    Bob Ari
    Bob Ari
    • Man in the Limoas Man in the Limo
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Timur Bekmambetov
    • Writers
      • Michael Brandt(screenplay) (story)
      • Derek Haas(screenplay) (story)
      • Chris Morgan(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    A young man finds out his long lost father is an assassin. When his father is murdered, the son is recruited into his father's old organization and trained by a man named Sloan to follow in his dad's footsteps. —Anonymous
    • loom
    • assassin
    • rejuvenation
    • voice over narration
    • secret organization
    • 327 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Choose your destiny.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, pervasive language and some sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      James McAvoy screentested for the lead role in early 2006, but was initially rejected, as the studio wanted a more "conventional" leading man. He was later recalled when the producers decided that his character was more "the runt of the litter." The studio ultimately changed its mind and wanted someone geeky. McAvoy got the part.
    • Goofs
      When Wesley meets Sloan and company, Sloan tells him they've transferred all his assets to Wesley. When Wesley goes to his ATM to check his balance, he withdraws a large sum of money. However, when he is later viewing his account online at work, his balance displayed is exactly the same as before he withdrew the cash.
    • Quotes

      Janice: Jesus H. Fuckin' Popsicle! I still don't have my billing reports, but you've got time to sit there and Google your ass off? Well, I know one thing: you've got your review coming up next week, and I can't wait to start checking me off some big *fucking* *boxes*!

      [clicks her stapler for emphasis. Wesley cringes at every click]

      Janice: Attitude: *poor*. Performance: *poor*. Management skills: *poor*. Works well with others? Ha! That's a fucking joke.

      [looks at Wesley's computer]

      Janice: What is this bullshit; who's this prick? Some loser gets his head blown off in the Metropolitan...

      Wesley: SHUT THE FUCK UP!

      [the office grows quiet]

      Wesley: [to co-workers] She has ONE, SINGLE iota of tenuous power! She thinks she can push everyone around?

      [grabs Janice's stapler]

      Wesley: You don't need this.

      [throws the stapler against the wall of his cubicle, smashing it]

      Wesley: I understand. Junior High must've been kind of tough, but it doesn't give you the right to treat your workers like horseshit, Janice. I know we laugh at you, Janice. We all know you keep a stash of jelly donuts in the top drawer of your desk.

      [crouches down]

      Wesley: But I want you to know, if you weren't such a bitch, we'd feel sorry for you. I do feel sorry for you. But as it stands, the way you behave - I feel I can speak for the entire office when I tell you... go fuck yourself.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits. The title appears as a headline on a newspaper well into the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      The Australian theatrical version cut a 10 second sequence where Wesley jams a gun through a dead man's mouth and uses his body as a shield while he shoots down other gunmen. This version was rated MA15+. Oddly enough, when the DVD came out, it had a sticker on the cover touting the film as "Uncut". While this was true -- and the violence in the gunfight had been re-instated -- the DVD carried the same MA15+ rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Incredible Hulk/The Promotion/You Don't Mess with the Zohan/The Happening/Baghead (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday
      Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

    User reviews839

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    To The Extreme
    I just got back from an advanced screening of Wanted. I have to admit not being a fan of the Director, Tim Bekmambetov. Somewhat disappointed in his Russian Films Nightwatch and Daywatch. However, in his American directorial he delivers!! An abundance of profanities and over the top action sequences that are beyond xtreme fill the screen in a dizzying array of visual adrenaline. Holding you in a tight breathtaking grip with its interesting visual techniques, humor and acting. James McAvoy (the sweet faun from the Chronicles of Narnia) plays the loser we all know, Wesley Gibbon. The guy, who just trudges through life allowing himself to be walked upon, humiliated and has no desire to escape it, except in a bottle of anti-anxiety meds. Enter a beautiful Woman, Fox (Angelie Jolie), a mysterious wise man Sloan (Morgan Freeman) and his life instantly changes from Billing Reports to Gratuitous Violence, Mastering Weaponry Skills, and Assassination. Believe me when I say what the Matrix introduced, Wanted has mastered. The director is a skilled artist at using the camera in conveying visual emotions of Wesley like I have never seen before, wait I take that back, seen it in NightWatch. I definitely recommend this deliberately humorous, action packed, violent, profane, to-the-extreme film to be seen on the big screen - check this one out!!
    helpful•351
    286
    • whlrguy
    • Jun 20, 2008

    FAQ6

    • Is "Wanted" based on a book?
    • How many characters from the comic appear in the film?
    • How different is this from the comic book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Spain)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Truy Sát
    • Filming locations
      • Pernstejn Castle, Nedvedice pod Perstejnem, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Spyglass Entertainment
      • Relativity Media
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $75,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $134,508,551
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $50,927,085
      • Jun 29, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $342,463,063
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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