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Chaos (2003): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Chaos is a 2003 mystery thriller directed by Hideo Nakata. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $118,884 worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$118.9K
Metascore
63
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Chaos (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Hideo Nakata
Genres
Mystery , Thriller , Crime
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chaos About?

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

A veteran detective and his new partner find themselves embroiled in a dangerous hostage situation at a bank. As they attempt to negotiate with the criminals, they uncover a larger threat: a digital virus designed to cripple the bank's finances. The escalating tension and the race to stop the virus put their skills and lives to the ultimate test.

Chaos Themes & Keywords

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  • exploding house
  • hanging upside down
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  • swat team
  • interrogation
  • ambush
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  • united states of america
  • weapon
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  • car
  • pick up
  • pick up truck
  • ford
  • ford crown victoria
  • ford f 150
  • ford pickup
  • time bomb
  • scene of the crime
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • female police officer
  • police officer
  • corrupt police officer
  • ex police officer
  • male police officer
  • rookie police officer
  • bank
  • hostage
  • detective
  • police
  • murder
  • heist
  • bridge
  • corrupt cop
  • escape
  • cybercrime
  • die hard scenario
  • villain escapes
  • police shootout
  • street shootout
  • revenge
  • spear gun
  • impalement
  • knife
  • seaplane
  • ak 47
  • cell phone
  • social commentary
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Crew

The Director of Chaos

Directed by Hideo Nakata.

From the director

More from Hideo Nakata

More films directed by Hideo Nakata, best-rated first: The Ring Two, Sadako, The Supernatural Sweet Shop: The Movie and Stolen Identity: The Last Hacker.

Full filmography
Ratings

Chaos Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Chaos 63 on Metacritic.

Plot

Chaos Plot Summary

What happens in Chaos from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Seattle PD Detective Quentin Conners (Jason Statham) appears to have a dark cloud hanging over him when he seemingly kills a car hijacker named John Curtis. This incident escalates when it’s revealed that the young woman John was using as a shield also dies, placing Conners and his partner, York, in a precarious position. The media frenzy results in Conners being suspended, while York is left facing termination after a fellow officer, Callo, testifies against them.

Full summary

The whole story of Chaos, scene by scene

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Box office

Chaos Box Office

Chaos grossed $118,884 worldwide.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$118.9K

International
$118.9K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Chaos?

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 played by Jason Statham?

Cars

Cars in Chaos

12 cars on screen, including the Citroën Type H and the Kawasaki KX.

All 12 cars
  • Citroën Type H in Chaos Citroën Type H Important role
  • Kawasaki KX in Chaos Kawasaki KX Important role
  • 1968 Land-Rover 88'' Series IIa Station Wagon in Chaos 1968 Land-Rover 88'' Series IIa Station Wagon Important role
  • Mercedes-Benz W123 in Chaos Mercedes-Benz W123 Important role

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FAQ

Chaos FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Chaos?

Chaos runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Chaos released?

Chaos was released on March 7, 2003.

Who directed Chaos?

Chaos was directed by Hideo Nakata.

More films by Hideo Nakata

How much did Chaos make at the box office?

Chaos grossed $118,884 worldwide.

How is Chaos rated?

Chaos has 63 on Metacritic.

Does Chaos have a post-credit scene?

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

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