Altered (2025): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Altered is a 2025 action sci-fi film directed by Timo Vuorensola, starring Richard Brake as Frank Kessler, Tom Felton and Aleksey Filimonov. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $346,774 worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 10% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Timo Vuorensola
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Art Galaxy
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Altered About?
The premise of Altered without spoilers.
Set in a near‑future where genetic modifications are commonplace, the story follows a marginalized group forced into society’s shadows because they cannot afford the enhancements. A handful of courageous individuals mount a rebellion to expose the inequality and give everyone a chance, knowing that any uprising exacts a heavy price.
Altered Cast & Characters
Richard Brake leads the cast as Frank Kessler, with Tom Felton as Leon and Aleksey Filimonov as Howard. Directed by Timo Vuorensola; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Timo Vuorensola
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Richard Brake as Frank Kessler -
Tom Felton as Leon - Aleksey Filimonov as Howard
- Daniyar Alshinov
Also Starring in Altered
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Altered Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Altered 10% on Rotten Tomatoes. Our Echo Score gives it 25/100, strongest in sensory experience (45) and weakest in story & flow (15).
Altered Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Altered delivers a markedly weak cinematic experience, hampered by an incoherent narrative, subpar performances, and uneven technical execution. Critics and viewers alike note a compelling premise that collapses under flimsy writing, cheap CGI, and erratic pacing, resulting in little engagement. While a few visual elements and the brief runtime receive mild acknowledgment, the film’s shortcomings dominate its impression. Consequently, its lasting appeal and rewatch potential remain minimal.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 35
In terms of art and craft, the film showcases elaborate set pieces and occasional competent visual design, yet the overall execution suffers from cheap CGI and inconsistent direction. Critics point to a lackluster visual ambition, while users describe choppy editing and tonal awkwardness that undermine the production values. The occasional decent cinematography cannot offset the pervasive technical flaws, resulting in a mixed but generally negative assessment.
- Character & Emotion 20
When evaluating character and emotion, performances are broadly criticized as wooden, corny, and lacking depth. Most reviewers highlight uneven acting across the cast, with Tom Felton receiving the only faint praise. The chemistry between leads is described as nonexistent, and dialogue is deemed clunky, limiting emotional resonance. These issues collectively produce a weak character foundation that detracts from viewer investment.
- Story & Flow 15
The story and flow of Altered are repeatedly labeled incoherent and formulaic. Reviewers emphasize a jumbled plot, shattered internal logic, and pacing that stalls and rushes inconsistently. Although the central concept promises intrigue, execution flaws—such as abrupt scene changes and unfinished narrative threads—prevent sustained engagement. The overarching consensus is that the screenplay fails to deliver a coherent or compelling arc.
- Sensory Experience 45
Sensory experience receives a modest score due to a split perception of visual and auditory elements. While some viewers acknowledge surprisingly good visuals and elaborate production design, others condemn the overreliance on low‑budget CGI and mismatched dramatic music. Sound design receives little positive commentary, and the overall audiovisual cohesion remains uneven, yielding a mixed but slightly above‑average sensory impression.
- Rewatch Factor 20
Rewatch factor is low, as the film is described as tedious, unwatchable, and lacking lasting appeal. Critics and users alike report little incentive for repeat viewings, citing a dull storyline and poor execution. A minority note occasional silliness that might entertain a niche audience, yet this does not substantially raise the film’s replay value.
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Rotten Tomatoes 10% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 12%
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TMDB 56% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
4622 ratings
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Altered Box Office & Budget
Altered grossed $346,774 worldwide on a $15 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$346.8K
- International
- $346.8K
- Budget
- $15M
Altered Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip “Specials”
Altered Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Altered - Les survivants” and “Aterrorizados”.
- Also known as
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- Altered - Les survivants
- Aterrorizados
- Tortura Siniestra
- Altered : Les Survivants
- Altered - Paura dallo spazio profondo
- Vergeltung - Sie werden dich finden
- Alterado
- Измененные
- Bosszú az űrből - Idegenek csapdájában
- Uneseni
- להשתנות
- Inny
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- Unesení
- 寄生异种
- 얼터드
- 異變
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Altered FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Altered, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Altered?
Altered runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Altered released?
Altered was released on November 21, 2025.
Who directed Altered?
Altered was directed by Timo Vuorensola.
More films by Timo Vuorensola Who is in the cast of Altered?
Altered stars Richard Brake as Frank Kessler, Tom Felton as Leon and Aleksey Filimonov as Howard, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Altered make at the box office?
Altered grossed $346,774 worldwide on a budget of $15 million.
How is Altered rated?
Altered has 10% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56% on TMDB and 2.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Altered have a post-credit scene?
No. Altered has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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