Gone Girl (2014)

With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.

Director:

David Fincher

Writers:

Gillian Flynn (screenplay), Gillian Flynn (novel)

Stars:

Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris

Top Rated Movies #188 | Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 64 wins & 184 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Affleck	...	Nick Dunne
Rosamund Pike	...	Amy Dunne
Neil Patrick Harris	...	Desi Collings
Tyler Perry	...	Tanner Bolt
Carrie Coon	...	Margo Dunne
Kim Dickens	...	Detective Rhonda Boney
Patrick Fugit	...	Officer James Gilpin
David Clennon	...	Rand Elliott
Lisa Banes	...	Marybeth Elliott
Missi Pyle	...	Ellen Abbott
Emily Ratajkowski	...	Andie Fitzgerald
Casey Wilson	...	Noelle Hawthorne
Lola Kirke	...	Greta
Boyd Holbrook	...	Jeff
Sela Ward	...	Sharon Schieber

Storyline

On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?

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Plot Keywords:

disappearance | missing person | murder suspect | based on novel | husband wife relationship | 

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Taglines:

Who are you married to?

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a scene of bloody violence, some strong sexual content/nudity, and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Production of the film had to be shut down for four days, due to Ben Affleck's refusal to follow David Fincher's vision, and wear a New York Yankees cap for a scene where Affleck's character, Nick, is at an airport. The Bostonian actor said to Fincher, "David, I love you, I would do anything for you. But I will not wear a Yankees hat." Eventually, the two settled for Ben's character to wear a Mets cap. Fincher jokingly describes Affleck's actions of this as "entirely unprofessional" in the DVD's audio commentary.

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Goofs

During the news segment of Ellen Abbott (when Amy is watching and Nick is watching in the airport), the time on the clock says 8:46. Not even three or four minutes later, the show's credits begin rolling.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Nick Dunne: When I think of my wife, I always think of the back of her head. I picture cracking her lovely skull, unspooling her brain, trying to get answers. The primal questions of a marriage: What are you thinking? How are you feeling? What have we done to each other? What will we do?

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Crazy Credits

The principal names individually fade in and out onscreen in just 2 seconds each, half the normal time for a screen credit.

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Connections

Referenced in Wynonna Earp: Colder Weather (2018)

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Soundtracks

Saved by Zero
Written by Adam Woods, Alfred Agius, Cy Curnin (as Cyril Curnin), James West-Oram & Peter Greenall
Performed by The Fixx
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

Dark And Twisted, Full Of Great Visual Storytelling

Dark and twisted, David Fincher's stylish new mystery thriller was derived from Gillian Flynn's intriguingly slick tale from her complex and suspenseful novel. By far one of the best acting performances to have come from Ben Affleck, 'Gone Girl' boasts some strong yet disturbing portrayals from Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry and Affleck. Fincher has garnered fame and recognition as a mainstream director, that is not only able to engulf the audience within the picture, but actually make them part of the scenario. Fincher exercises upon his trademarks with the swift and stunning cinematography, the chilling score and tight editing, all of which makes 'Gone Girl' a movie full of great visual storytelling.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gone Girl

Filming Locations:

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$61,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$37,513,109, 5 October 2014

Gross USA:

$167,767,189

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$369,330,363

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox, New Regency Productions, TSG Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

149 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos Datasat Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1