Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

Echelon Conspiracy

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
19K
YOUR RATING
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
An engineer receives an untraceable cell phone, which he slowly becomes aware is used for dangerous purposes. Following the instructions he receives via text message, soon finds himself fighting for his life.
Play trailer1:21
6 Videos
50 Photos
ActionCrimeThriller

At first, the strange phone messages promised great wealth. Soon, though, government agents pursue the young engineer receiving them around the world.At first, the strange phone messages promised great wealth. Soon, though, government agents pursue the young engineer receiving them around the world.At first, the strange phone messages promised great wealth. Soon, though, government agents pursue the young engineer receiving them around the world.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
19K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Greg Marcks
  • Writers
    • Michael Nitsberg
    • Kevin Alyn Elders
  • Stars
    • Shane West
    • Edward Burns
    • Ving Rhames
Top credits
  • Director
    • Greg Marcks
  • Writers
    • Michael Nitsberg
    • Kevin Alyn Elders
  • Stars
    • Shane West
    • Edward Burns
    • Ving Rhames
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 75User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos6

    Echelon Conspiracy
    Trailer 1:21
    Echelon Conspiracy
    Echelon Conspiracy
    Clip 1:02
    Echelon Conspiracy
    Echelon Conspiracy
    Clip 0:49
    Echelon Conspiracy
    Echelon Conspiracy
    Clip 0:46
    Echelon Conspiracy
    Echelon Conspiracy
    Clip 0:37
    Echelon Conspiracy
    Echelon Conspiracy
    Clip 0:40
    Echelon Conspiracy

    Photos50

    Amara Zaragoza in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Amara Zaragoza in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Amara Zaragoza in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Amara Zaragoza in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Amara Zaragoza in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Todd Jensen in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Ving Rhames in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Ving Rhames in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Ving Rhames in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Ving Rhames in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Ving Rhames, Todd Jensen, and Shane West in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Ving Rhames in Echelon Conspiracy (2009)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Shane West
    Shane West
    • Max Petersonas Max Peterson
    Edward Burns
    Edward Burns
    • John Reedas John Reed
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Agent Dave Grantas Agent Dave Grant
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Muelleras Mueller
    Amara Zaragoza
    Amara Zaragoza
    • Kamilaas Kamila
    • (as Tamara Feldman)
    Gosha Kutsenko
    Gosha Kutsenko
    • Russian Generalas Russian General
    • (as Yuriy Kutsenko)
    Sergey Gubanov
    Sergey Gubanov
    • Yuri Malaninas Yuri Malanin
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Raymond Burkeas Raymond Burke
    Ilan Goodman
    • Dennisas Dennis
    Todd Jensen
    Todd Jensen
    • Agent Fletcheras Agent Fletcher
    Steven Elder
    Steven Elder
    • Charlesas Charles
    Sandra De Sousa
    Sandra De Sousa
    • Female Casino Techas Female Casino Tech
    Greg Donaldson
    Greg Donaldson
    • Casino Techas Casino Tech
    Andrea Enright
    • NSA Tech #2as NSA Tech #2
    Trevor White
    Trevor White
    • Paul Spenceras Paul Spencer
    Dimitar Dimitrov
    • Kremlin Guardas Kremlin Guard
    Danko Jordanov
    Danko Jordanov
    • Max's Attacker 2as Max's Attacker 2
    Dancho Koleff
    • Casino securityas Casino security
    • Director
      • Greg Marcks
    • Writers
      • Michael Nitsberg(screenplay) (story)
      • Kevin Alyn Elders(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

    Edit
    Max Peterson is a globe-trotting techno-whiz who installs security systems on computers. He receives an anonymous gift: a phone which sends messages that enable him to win at a casino. Max soon finds himself pursed by hit men, the casino's security chief, and a CIA operative. Who's sending Max messages? Previous recipients of similar windfalls have ended up dead. After a couple of close scrapes, Max realizes he's in danger, so he tries to find out the root of the conspiracy - which seems to have access to every security camera in the world - before he's the next victim. Why is this happening to him, and who can he trust? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    casinosecurity cameraechelonsurveillancesuper computer71 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Even the truth can be killed
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense violence and action, some sexuality and brief language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      In some global markets "Echelon Conspiracy" was released with the title "The Gift."
    • Goofs
      When Max and Reed are being chased, the yellow van they use doesn't have rear windows. Yet, when Reed is going to reverse and hit Grant's car, they look back as if there were windows.
    • Quotes

      computer: Echelon is a threat to freedom.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Echelon Conspiracy/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li/Crossing Over (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Helicopter
      Written by Russell Lissack (uncredited), Gordon Moakes (uncredited), Kele Okereke (uncredited) and Matt Tong (uncredited)

      Performed by Bloc Party

    User reviews75

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    not too bad action film
    yes its been done before but so were the ones that came before it. If films weren't remade copied or rehashed we wouldn't have much to watch. so just chill the f out there's lots worse out there! i know i would rather watch this than most of the films that get Oscars nowadays, they normally work better than a sleeping pill on me at least i stayed awake watching this! probably best to wait for DVD release if you cant make your mind up but honestly with some rating and rantings on here nowadays i really am starting to ignore them and judge myself as i have nearly missed a few little gems by going on this sites ratings and recommendations
    helpful•15
    20
    • mafuman
    • Mar 28, 2009

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • February 27, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • The Gift
    • Filming locations
      • Sofia, Bulgaria
    • Production companies
      • Dark Castle Entertainment
      • Mobicom Entertainment
      • BUFO
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $666,009
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $500,154
      • Mar 1, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,186,782
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

    Related news

    Dylan O’Brien Talks Feeling “Broken” After Traumatic ‘Maze Runner’ Accident & Why New Indie Pic ‘The Education Of Fredrick Fitzell’ Came At The Perfect Time
    Dylan O’Brien Talks Feeling “Broken” After Traumatic ‘Maze Runner’ Accident & Why New Indie Pic ‘The Education Of Fredrick Fitzell’ Came At The Perfect Time
    Oct 16Deadline Film + TV
    Dylan O'Brien in Mysterious 'The Education of Fredrick Fitzell' Trailer
    Dylan O'Brien in Mysterious 'The Education of Fredrick Fitzell' Trailer
    Oct 8firstshowing.net

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Echelon Conspiracy (2009)
    Top Gap
    What is the French language plot outline for Echelon Conspiracy (2009)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    New and Upcoming Superhero Movies and Shows
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    1:44
    Family-Friendly Movies and Shows in April
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.