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Adverse

  • 20202020
  • RR
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
16K
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Mickey Rourke and Thomas Ian Nicholas in Adverse (2020)
Thomas Nicholas and Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) star in this gritty, intense urban thriller about one man's quest for revenge.
Play trailer1:43
3 Videos
21 Photos
  • Crime
  • Thriller
A rideshare driver discovers that his sister is in debt to a dangerous crime syndicate.A rideshare driver discovers that his sister is in debt to a dangerous crime syndicate.A rideshare driver discovers that his sister is in debt to a dangerous crime syndicate.
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
16K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Brian A. Metcalf
  • Writer
    • Brian A. Metcalf
  • Stars
    • Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Penelope Ann Miller
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brian A. Metcalf
  • Writer
    • Brian A. Metcalf
  • Stars
    • Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Penelope Ann Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 50User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:43
    Official Trailer
    Adverse
    Trailer 1:49
    Adverse
    Adverse
    Trailer 1:43
    Adverse

    Photos21

    Mickey Rourke and Thomas Ian Nicholas in Adverse (2020)
    Mickey Rourke and Andrew Keegan in Adverse (2020)
    on the set of "Adverse" courtesy of Lionsgate
    Mickey Rourke and Andrew Keegan in Adverse (2020)
    Kelly Arjen and Thomas Nicholas in Adverse
    Sean Astin and Thomas Nicholas in Adverse
    Thomas Nicholas in Adverse
    Thomas Nicholas and Brian A. Metcalf in Adverse
    Kelly Arjen and Thomas Nicholas in Adverse
    Lou Diamond Phillips and Thomas Ian Nicholas in Adverse
    Mickey Rourke and Thomas Nicholas in Adverse
    Sean Astin and Thomas Ian Nicholas on the set of ADVERSE

    Top cast

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    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Ethanas Ethan
    • (as Thomas Nicholas)
    Mickey Rourke
    Mickey Rourke
    • Kadenas Kaden
    Penelope Ann Miller
    Penelope Ann Miller
    • Nicoleas Nicole
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    • Dr. Cruzas Dr. Cruz
    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Frankieas Frankie
    Kelly Arjen
    Kelly Arjen
    • Miaas Mia
    Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan
    • Jakeas Jake
    Andrew Keegan
    Andrew Keegan
    • Janas Jan
    Luke Edwards
    Luke Edwards
    • Kyleas Kyle
    Jake T. Austin
    Jake T. Austin
    • Larsas Lars
    Shelley Regner
    Shelley Regner
    • Chris McMillanas Chris McMillan
    Kate Katzman
    Kate Katzman
    • Chloeas Chloe
    Ayla Kell
    Ayla Kell
    • Jessicaas Jessica
    Brian A. Metcalf
    Brian A. Metcalf
    • Danteas Dante
    Samm Levine
    Samm Levine
    • Craigas Craig
    Charlene Amoia
    Charlene Amoia
    • Maryas Mary
    Aaron Schwartz
    Aaron Schwartz
    • Detective Mitchellas Detective Mitchell
    Jesse Garcia
    Jesse Garcia
    • Detective Ranieas Detective Ranie
    • Director
      • Brian A. Metcalf
    • Writer
      • Brian A. Metcalf
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Mickey Rourke dropped out of The Winemakers Son; which was already filming and took a role in this movie
    • Soundtracks
      Bring You Back
      Written by Dylan Connor
      Performed by Dylan Connor
      Courtesy of Sweet Smelling Music

    User reviews50

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    I couldn't watch the whole movie at the first sitting.
    I love Mickey Rourke but this movie didn't do him justice. Great cast and story line but poor graphics. You just need to watch the movie to understand.
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    • karenwhite-97049
    • Mar 11, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 12, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 애드버스
    • Production companies
      • Black Jellybeans
      • Potato Eater Productions
      • Red Compass Media
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,854
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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