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    Sleuth

    • 20072007
    • RR
    • 1h 28min
    IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    31K
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    Jude Law and Michael Caine in Sleuth (2007)
    Theatrical Trailer from Sony Pictures Classics
    Trailer1:59
    1 Video
    56 Photos
    CrimeDramaMystery

    On his sprawling country estate, an aging writer matches wits with the struggling actor who has stolen his wife's heart.On his sprawling country estate, an aging writer matches wits with the struggling actor who has stolen his wife's heart.On his sprawling country estate, an aging writer matches wits with the struggling actor who has stolen his wife's heart.On his sprawling country estate, an aging writer matches wits with the struggling actor who has stolen his wife's heart.On his sprawling country estate, an aging writer matches wits with the struggling actor who has stolen his wife's heart.

    • Director
      • Kenneth Branagh
    • Writers
      • Anthony Shaffer(adapted from the play by)
      • Harold Pinter(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Michael Caine
      • Jude Law
      • Harold Pinter
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Kenneth Branagh
    • Writers
      • Anthony Shaffer(adapted from the play by)
      • Harold Pinter(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Michael Caine
      • Jude Law
      • Harold Pinter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 125User reviews
    • 144Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos1

    Sleuth
    Trailer 1:59
    Sleuth

    Photos56

    Jude Law and Michael Caine in Sleuth (2007)
    Jude Law in Sleuth (2007)
    Michael Caine in Sleuth (2007)
    Jude Law in Sleuth (2007)
    Michael Caine in Sleuth (2007)
    Jude Law in Sleuth (2007)
    Jude Law and Michael Caine in Sleuth (2007)
    Jude Law and Michael Caine in Sleuth (2007)
    Jude Law and Michael Caine in Sleuth (2007)
    Jude Law and Michael Caine in Sleuth (2007)
    Jude Law in Sleuth (2007)
    Kenneth Branagh, Jude Law, Michael Caine, and Harold Pinter in Sleuth (2007)

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    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Andrewas Andrew
    Jude Law
    Jude Law
    • Miloas Milo
    Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter
    • Man on T.V.as Man on T.V.
    Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh
    • Other Man on T.V.as Other Man on T.V.
    • (uncredited)
    Carmel O'Sullivan
    • Maggieas Maggie
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Kenneth Branagh
    • Writers
      • Anthony Shaffer(adapted from the play by)
      • Harold Pinter(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Two extremely clever British men are in a game of trickery and deceit. Andrew Wyke, an aging famous author who lives alone in a high-tech mansion, after his wife Maggie has left him for a younger man; and Milo Tindle, an aspiring actor, equipped with charm and wit, who demonstrates both qualities once again. When Wyke invites Tindle to his mansion, Tindle seeks to convince the former into letting his wife go by signing the divorce paper. However, Wyke seems far more interested in playing mind games with his wife's new lover, and lures him into a series of actions he thoroughly planned in seeking revenge on his unfaithful spouse. —Postalj (Taken from Sa'ar Vardi's post)
    unfaithfulnesswatching tvdeceptionstanding on a bedliterature on screen139 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Obey the rules.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sir Michael Caine (Andrew Wyke) played the role of Milo Tindle in the first adaptation of the play: Sleuth (1972).
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 6 mins) The jewels that Milo puts onto Andrew disappear after Milo tells Andrew that it is just a game.
    • Quotes

      Milo Tindle: Maggie never told me you were... such a manipulator. She told me you were no good in bed, but she never told me you were such a manipulator.

      Andrew Wyke: She told you I was no good in bed?

      Milo Tindle: Oh, yes.

      Andrew Wyke: She was joking. I'm wonderful in bed.

      Milo Tindle: I must tell her.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Elizabeth: The Golden Age/Lars and the Real Girl/Sleuth/We Own the Night/My Kid Could Paint That (2007)

    User reviews125

    Review
    Top review
    You don't need to have seen the original to dislike this film
    Yes, this 2007 film is a distinct departure from the original. Some plot twists (many of the best) disappear, and a new twist or two (rather trite) are inserted seemingly solely for the sake of change and shock value. The vide surveillance aspect seems of no purpose other than to remind of modern times (as if this fact has plot value). Even had the changes benefited the plot, Caine is no Olivier and Branagh is no Mankiewicz. Caine's performance and this film fall flat and bore. Law is over the top and stagey, and Caine simply lacks all energy. Most lines fall flat - as if this were an early read-through between the two and background scenery were added late. The original was far superior. This film is predictable, one note and disappointing.
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    • satchelpage13
    • Sep 2, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 2007 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Juegos siniestros
    • Filming locations
      • Twickenham Film Studios, St Margarets, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Sony Pictures Classics
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Riff Raff Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $342,895
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $50,100
      • Oct 14, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,889,751
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28min
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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