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Antitrust (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Antitrust is a 2001 drama thriller directed by Peter Howitt, starring Tim Robbins and Ryan Phillippe. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $18.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.

IMDb rating
4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
23%
worldwide gross
$18.2M
Metascore
31
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Antitrust (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Peter Howitt
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Antitrust About?

The premise of Antitrust without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young, ambitious programmer, Milo Hoffman, is thrilled to be recruited by a leading technology company. Initially drawn to the charismatic founder he admires, Milo soon realizes that the seemingly utopian environment harbors a darker side. He finds himself embroiled in a complex web of corporate intrigue and legal battles, uncovering a ruthless competition for dominance in the software industry. Milo must decide where his loyalties lie as he confronts the ethical compromises inherent in the pursuit of power and innovation.

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Cast & crew

Antitrust Cast

Tim Robbins leads the cast, with Ryan Phillippe. Directed by Peter Howitt.

Ratings

Antitrust Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Antitrust 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.

Plot

Antitrust Plot Summary

What happens in Antitrust from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Milo Hoffman, a Stanford graduate, works with his three friends at their new software development company, Skullbocks. He is recruited by Gary Winston, the ambitious CEO of the software giant NURV, who offers him a generous salary, near-total creative control, and a permissive working environment. After accepting, Milo and his girlfriend, Alice Poulson, move to NURV’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon.

At the heart of NURV’s ambitions is Synapse, a worldwide media distribution network that appears to be on track. Yet Milo grows uneasy about the pristine source code that Winston personally provides whenever the company needs it, and Winston refuses to reveal where it comes from.

Full summary

The whole story of Antitrust, scene by scene

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Box office

Antitrust Box Office

Antitrust grossed $18.2 million worldwide. $11.3 million came from the US and Canada and $6.9 million (38%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$18.2M

US & Canada
$11.3M
International
$6.9M
US & Canada 62% Rest of the world 38%
Videos

Antitrust Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Antitrust.

Antitrust (2001) Original Trailer [HD]
Cars

Cars in Antitrust

13 cars on screen, including the 1986 Citroën 2CV 6 Charleston and the 2000 Lexus LS 400.

All 13 cars
  • 1986 Citroën 2CV 6 Charleston in Antitrust 1986 Citroën 2CV 6 Charleston Important role
  • 2000 Lexus LS 400 in Antitrust 2000 Lexus LS 400 Important role
  • 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 430 W163 in Antitrust 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 430 W163 Important role
  • 1997 Buick Century in Antitrust 1997 Buick Century Minor role
Details

Antitrust Also Known As

34 alternative titles, including “Hackers 3: Antitrust” and “Antitrust - Cracking the Code”.

Also known as
  • Hackers 3: Antitrust
  • Antitrust - Cracking the Code
  • S.Y.N.A.P.S.E - Pericolo In Rete
  • Conspiración en la red
  • Amenaza virtual
  • Hackers 3 - Antitrust
  • Startup - Traue nur dir selbst
  • Hackers-3 Startup
  • 안티트러스트
  • Hackers 3 - Synapse Pericolo In Rete
  • Anti Trust
  • Conspiracy.com
+22 more
  • Conspiración en la red (Antitrust)
  • 反垄断
  • Startup
  • S.Y.N.A.P.S.E. - Pericolo in rete
  • Kontrol Dışı
  • Опасная правда
  • Conspiración en la red: Hackers 3
  • Conspiração.com
  • 反托拉斯行动
  • AntiTrust - Conspiracy.com
  • Elita
  • Bízd a hackerre!
  • קוד מסוכן
  • Ameaça Virtual
  • Антитръст
  • 패스워드
  • Konspiracja.com
  • 奪命連線
  • Небезпечна правда
  • サベイランス
  • กระชากแผนจอมบงการล้ำโลก
  • Antimonopolis

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FAQ

Antitrust FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Antitrust, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Antitrust?

Antitrust runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Antitrust released?

Antitrust was released on January 12, 2001.

Who directed Antitrust?

Antitrust was directed by Peter Howitt.

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Who is in the cast of Antitrust?

Antitrust stars Tim Robbins and Ryan Phillippe.

How much did Antitrust make at the box office?

Antitrust grossed $18.2 million worldwide ($11.3 million domestic, $6.9 million international).

How is Antitrust rated?

Antitrust has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Antitrust have a post-credit scene?

No. Antitrust has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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