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Split

  • 20162016
  • 14A14A
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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James McAvoy in Split (2016)
M. Night Shyamalan annotates the 'Split' theatrical trailer to give you more insight to his movie.
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Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th.Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th.Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
463K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
914
85
  • Director
    • M. Night Shyamalan
  • Writer
    • M. Night Shyamalan
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy
    • Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Haley Lu Richardson
Top credits
  • Director
    • M. Night Shyamalan
  • Writer
    • M. Night Shyamalan
  • Stars
    • James McAvoy
    • Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Haley Lu Richardson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 562Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 25 nominations

    Videos24

    Trailer with Commentary
    Trailer 2:37
    Trailer with Commentary
    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:31
    Trailer #2
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:35
    Trailer #1
    A Guide to the Films of M. Night Shyamalan
    Clip 2:22
    A Guide to the Films of M. Night Shyamalan
    The Rise of Anya Taylor-Joy
    Clip 3:29
    The Rise of Anya Taylor-Joy
    'Glass' Cast Connections: Finding a Lost Thread of 'Split' in 'Unbreakable'
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    'Glass' Cast Connections: Finding a Lost Thread of 'Split' in 'Unbreakable'
    IMDb's Most Anticipated Movies of 2019
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    IMDb's Most Anticipated Movies of 2019
    Hedwig Introduces Himself
    Clip 1:00
    Hedwig Introduces Himself
    Dennis Has Taken Over
    Clip 1:19
    Dennis Has Taken Over
    Patricia Tries To Reassure Girls
    Clip 1:11
    Patricia Tries To Reassure Girls
    Hedwig Shows Casey His Walkie Talkie
    Clip 0:56
    Hedwig Shows Casey His Walkie Talkie
    Split
    Featurette 1:05
    Split

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    James McAvoy in Split (2016)
    James McAvoy in Split (2016)
    James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy in Split (2016)
    James McAvoy in Split (2016)
    Split (2016)
    Jessica Sula, Haley Lu Richardson, and Anya Taylor-Joy in Split (2016)
    Anya Taylor-Joy in Split (2016)
    James McAvoy in Split (2016)
    M. Night Shyamalan at an event for Split (2016)
    Anya Taylor-Joy at an event for Split (2016)
    James McAvoy at an event for Split (2016)
    M. Night Shyamalan at an event for Split (2016)

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    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Dennisas Dennis…
    Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy
    • Casey Cookeas Casey Cooke
    Haley Lu Richardson
    Haley Lu Richardson
    • Claire Benoitas Claire Benoit
    Jessica Sula
    Jessica Sula
    • Marciaas Marcia
    Betty Buckley
    Betty Buckley
    • Dr. Karen Fletcheras Dr. Karen Fletcher
    Izzie Coffey
    Izzie Coffey
    • Five-Year-Old Caseyas Five-Year-Old Casey
    • (as Izzie Leigh Coffey)
    Brad William Henke
    Brad William Henke
    • Uncle Johnas Uncle John
    Sebastian Arcelus
    Sebastian Arcelus
    • Casey's Fatheras Casey's Father
    Neal Huff
    Neal Huff
    • Mr. Benoitas Mr. Benoit
    Ukee Washington
    Ukee Washington
    • News Anchoras News Anchor
    Ann Wood
    • Game Show Enthusiastas Game Show Enthusiast
    Robert Michael Kelly
    • Joeas Joe
    M. Night Shyamalan
    M. Night Shyamalan
    • Jaias Jai…
    Rosemary Howard
    Rosemary Howard
    • Kevin's Motheras Kevin's Mother
    Jerome Gallman
    • Vince, Security Guardas Vince, Security Guard
    Lyne Renée
    Lyne Renée
    • Academic Moderatoras Academic Moderator
    • (as Lyne Renee)
    Kate Jacoby
    • Dr. Fletcher's Patientas Dr. Fletcher's Patient
    Peter Patrikios
    Peter Patrikios
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    • Director
      • M. Night Shyamalan
    • Writer
      • M. Night Shyamalan
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    The 'Glass' Connections Even the Cast Didn't Know

    The 'Glass' Connections Even the Cast Didn't Know

    Glass connects the worlds of Unbreakable and Split, but creator M. Night Shyamalan and stars Samuel L. Jackson and James McAvoy also have some surprising connections ...
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    Storyline

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    Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher (Betty Buckley), there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all of the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him -- as well as everyone around him -- as the walls between his compartments shatter. —alexanderfire-00074
    multiple personality disorderpsychological thrillerkidnappingteenage girldissociative identity disorder334 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Kevin has 23 distinct personalities. The 24th is about to be unleashed.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 14A
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Inspiration for the film, real-life multiple-personality Billy Milligan (13th February 1955 - 12th December 2014), charged with three rapes, was the first person diagnosed with multiple personality disorder to use an insanity defence by reason of that disorder, and also first to be acquitted thus. Milligan had 24 personalities, consisting of 10 Desirables: Billy Milligan, Arthur, Ragen Vadascovinich, Allen, Tommy, Danny, David, Christene, Christopher, and Adalana; and 13 Undesirables: Phil, Kevin, Walter, April, Samuel, Mark, Steve, Lee, Jason, Bobby, Shawn, Martin, and Timothy; and The Teacher, a fusion of all of the other personalities.
    • Goofs
      In the close-up shot of Dr. Fletcher's degree scroll from Tulane University, the school of political sciences is misspelled as "political scineces". In addition, her degree of Master of Psychology would not be awarded by a school of political sciences.
    • Quotes

      The Beast: You are different from the rest. Your heart is pure! Rejoice! The broken are the more evolved. Rejoice.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits are shown in 24 frames in the background of the scrolling credits to simulate the 24 different personalities that Kevin has in the movie.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: New Year's Eve Show: Michael Fassbender/Marion Cotillard/James McAvoy/Frank Skinner/Gary O'Donovan/Paul O'Donovan/Pete Tong with the Heritage Orchestra (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      In September
      Written by Slam Allen (as Harrison Allen Jr.)

      Performed by Slam Allen

      Courtesy of LoveCat Music

    User reviews1.1K

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    Top review
    8/10
    Split not only has Shyamalan back on the saddle but also rewards fans for their patience in his return to form.
    What a terrific comeback for Shyamalan! Many have been vocal that horror writer-director M. Night Shyamalan has been on a downward spiral after having peaked with Unbreakable, his very own superhero origins film. Split sees the continuation of Shyamalan's tryst with the supernatural but also a long awaited rhetoric that this filmmaker was merely waiting for the right moment to resurface. While his last film - The Visit - was predictable but entertaining, Split underscores his storytelling prowess with the high level of creativity that made him a household name in contemporary horror.

    Yet fans will concur that Split isn't just a comeback either, rather a tactical setup of Shyamalan's very own cinematic universe. Put literally, the film is about a person with multiple personalities where each personality speaks collectively in full awareness of the rest. Although main character Kevin is said to exhibit 23 personalities, we see just a handful during most of the film. There's Barry, a New York fashionista, Hedwig, a goofy 9-year-old, and darker personalities Patricia and Dennis. Calling themselves The Horde, the latter two have influenced the abduction of three high school girls as a ritualistic sacrifice for the 24th personality often referred to as "The Beast". The girls have limited time before The Beast is unleashed and although paralysed by fear, their escape depends on protagonist Casey's (Anya Taylor-Joy) proactive deconstruct of the good and evil personalities that reside in Kevin. To her advantage and through revelatory flashbacks, we learn that this wouldn't be the first time Casey would confront a monster.

    If Edward Norton's dual personalities was chilling in his debut film Primal Fear, wait till you get a load of James McAvoy in what is simply an outstanding performance of versatility (or should I say two dozen performances in one film?). More than just a demanding role to pull off, McAvoy's broad range in this film has also elevated what could have been a familiar antagonist into a nerve wrecking supervillain. Which is why Shyamalan's so called signature twist ending is almost astounding. To be honest there isn't an actual twist in the story, but the ending is an unexpected but seamless integration into a sort of trilogy that will have most viewers gob smacked. It's an inside joke and almost as if Shyamalan is asking if we have you been watching closely, but also an extremely rewarding Easter egg for every true fan of the man. Welcome back Mr. Shyamalan!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2017 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook Page
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Divisé
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia Zoo - 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Blinding Edge Pictures
      • Blumhouse Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $138,291,365
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $40,010,975
      • Jan 22, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $278,454,417
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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