A Most Wanted Man (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Most Wanted Man is a 2014 thriller directed by Anton Corbijn, starring Daniel Brühl and Philip Seymour Hoffman. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $36.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Anton Corbijn
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Most Wanted Man About?
The premise of A Most Wanted Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Within Hamburg's Muslim community, a man unexpectedly appears, asserting a claim to a substantial inheritance. This event triggers a tense pursuit involving both German and American intelligence agencies. As they investigate, the agents must determine if he is a victim being manipulated or a dangerous radical. The situation becomes increasingly complex, raising the stakes and creating a gripping, suspenseful thriller.
A Most Wanted Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- spy
- intelligence
- intelligence agency
- spy thriller
- chechen
- secret service
- manhunt
- surveillance camera
- cia officer
- intelligence service
- illegal immigrant
- based on true story
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- based on novel
- muslim
- mercedes benz sl
- ford mondeo
- alfa romeo 156
- charity donation
- hamburg germany
- prayer
- starvation
- debt
- rebel
- islam
- scholar
- post 9 11
- begins with historical notes
- candid photograph
- surveillance photograph
- jihadist
- prayer meeting
- hand off
- cigarette box
- homeless food line
- commuter train
- sparring
- anti terrorism unit
- shipping container
- flashing headlights
- wearing a wire
- clandestine meeting
- sleeping on the floor
- foot chase
- evading surveillance
- body search
- hooded captive
- obscene finger gesture
- playing chess
- crying man
- paper airplane
A Most Wanted Man Cast
Daniel Brühl leads the cast, with Philip Seymour Hoffman. Directed by Anton Corbijn.
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Director Anton Corbijn
More from Anton Corbijn
More films directed by Anton Corbijn, best-rated first: Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis), Control, The American and Life.
A Most Wanted Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Most Wanted Man 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
17 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.6 /5
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A Most Wanted Man Plot Summary
What happens in A Most Wanted Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Issa Karpov, a political refugee from Chechnya, has endured the brutal torture inflicted by Russian security forces and makes an illegal entry into Hamburg, Germany. Here, he becomes entangled in a complex web of intrigue and espionage.
Leading a covert team for the German government, Günther Bachmann is determined to recruit informants connected to Islamic terrorist networks. His disheveled appearance starkly contrasts with his sharp and efficient right-hand associate, Irna Frey. As they investigate, the team discovers Karpov’s arrival and his potential connections to Chechen terrorists.
Full summary
The whole story of A Most Wanted Man, scene by scene
A Most Wanted Man Box Office
A Most Wanted Man grossed $36.2 million worldwide. $17.2 million came from the US and Canada and $19 million (52%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$36.2M
- US & Canada
- $17.2M
- International
- $19M
A Most Wanted Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Most Wanted Man.
How Well Do You Know A Most Wanted Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the main character pursuing Issa Karpov?
Cars in A Most Wanted Man
44 cars on screen, including the 1980 Mercedes-Benz SEL W126 and the 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz SEL W126 Main role -
2001 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon Important role -
1999 Ford Mondeo Turnier MkII Important role -
1998 Jaguar XJ8 X308 Important role
A Most Wanted Man Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Un homme très recherché” and “A”.
- Also known as
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- Un homme très recherché
- A
- Ворог серед нас
- Marionetten
- Ο Νο1 Καταζητούμενος
- O Homem Mais Procurado
- 誰よりも狙われた男：2014
- La spia - A Most Wanted Man
- El hombre más buscado
- Nejhledanější muž
- Самый опасный человек
- 最高通缉犯
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- Ο Νο 1 Καταζητούμενος
- איש מבוקש מאוד
- Bardzo poszukiwany człowiek
- Az üldözött
- 모스트 원티드 맨
- Vânătoarea de spioni
- İnsan Avı
- Най-търсеният човек
- 諜報風雲
- Наднебезпечний
- Najhľadanejší muž
- Najbolj iskani človek
- 頭號公敵, ყველაზე საშიში კაცი
- Visbīstamākais cilvēks
- 誰よりも狙われた男
- Kẻ Truy Nã Đặc Biệt
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A Most Wanted Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Most Wanted Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Most Wanted Man?
A Most Wanted Man runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was A Most Wanted Man released?
A Most Wanted Man was released on July 25, 2014.
Who directed A Most Wanted Man?
A Most Wanted Man was directed by Anton Corbijn.
More films by Anton Corbijn Who is in the cast of A Most Wanted Man?
A Most Wanted Man stars Daniel Brühl and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
How much did A Most Wanted Man make at the box office?
A Most Wanted Man grossed $36.2 million worldwide ($17.2 million domestic, $19 million international).
How is A Most Wanted Man rated?
A Most Wanted Man has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does A Most Wanted Man have a post-credit scene?
No. A Most Wanted Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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