Chappie (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Chappie is a 2015 action thriller directed by Neill Blomkamp, starring Ninja, Jose Pablo Cantillo and Sigourney Weaver. It runs 2 hours and earned $102.8 million worldwide on a $49 million budget. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Neill Blomkamp
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $49M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chappie About?
The premise of Chappie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a near-future metropolis, a specialized robotic police unit maintains order with an iron grip. When Chappie, a uniquely advanced droid, is unexpectedly given the ability to learn and feel, he grapples with questions of morality and existence. As he develops a conscience and forms relationships with others, he becomes a target for those who want to maintain control and suppress his newfound sentience, leading to a struggle for survival and a challenge to the established power structure.
Chappie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- robot
- mind uploading
- consciousness
- police
- robot cop
- torture
- money falling through the air
- johannesburg south africa
- black sheep
- one word title
- title spoken by character
- south africa
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- painting as art
- firearm
- bearded man
- villain
- death threat
- bipedal robot
- handgun
- reflection in a rearview mirror
- panel van
- male criminal
- talking robot
- rodent
- shoe
- view through binoculars
- criminal gang
- rat
- pickup truck
- hardcover book
- easel
- reading aloud from a book
- handheld weapon
- white rat
- the number 22
- robot painting
- derelict car
- gun
- reflection in a mirror
- metal pipe as weapon
- man wears an earring
- damaged robot
- thumbs up gesture
- female criminal
- nighttime
- tattoo on back
- arm cut off
- male wears an earring
- hit with a metal pipe
- weapons fire
Where to Watch Chappie
Stream it on Sony Pictures Core, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Chappie Cast
Ninja leads the cast, with Jose Pablo Cantillo and Sigourney Weaver. Directed by Neill Blomkamp; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Neill Blomkamp
Also Starring in Chappie
· 3 moreChappie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Chappie 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 33% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 56%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
247 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Chappie Plot Summary
What happens in Chappie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a not-so-distant future, Johannesburg serves as the first city to implement a robot police force, courtesy of Tetravaal, the company behind the technology. The drones, known as Scouts, are engineered by Deon Wilson, who faces stiff competition from his less popular colleague, Vincent Moore. Moore has developed an unwieldy machine called The Moose, which is remotely operated by a human, and he harbors strong disapproval towards Deon’s innovative Scouts.
Full summary
The whole story of Chappie, scene by scene
Chappie Box Office & Budget
Chappie grossed $102.8 million worldwide on a $49 million budget, 2.1 times what it cost. $31.6 million came from the US and Canada and $71.2 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$102.8M
2.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $31.6M
- International
- $71.2M
- Budget
- $49M
Chappie Trailers & Videos
19 videos: 2 trailers, 7 teasers, 5 clips, 2 featurettes and 3 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Teaser New Creation
- Teaser Begin
- Teaser Survive
How Well Do You Know Chappie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the genius behind the artificial intelligence-powered machines in 'Chappie'?
Cars in Chappie
38 cars on screen, including the 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito W639 and the Volkswagen Transporter T5 Typ 7H.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito W639 Main role -
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Mercedes-Benz NG Important role -
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Important role
Chappie Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “Shaun the Sheep: The Movie” and “못말리는 어린양 숀”.
- Also known as
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- Shaun the Sheep: The Movie
- 못말리는 어린양 숀
- F for Faar Filmen
- Shaun le Mouton, le film
- Fåret Shaun Filmen
- Shaun le mouton
- Fåret Shaun – Filmen
- Барашек Шон
- La oveja Shaun: La película
- Shaun het Schaap: De Film
- A Ovelha Choné - O Filme
- Shaun das Schaf - Der Film
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- Shaun, vita da pecora - Il film
- Shaun, a bárány - A film
- F for Får - Filmen
- Ovečka Shaun ve filmu
- Mielul Shawn: Filmul
- Ovečka Shaun vo filme
- 小羊肖恩
- Baranek Shaun. Film
- Σον το Πρόβατο: Η Ταινία
- Late Lammas -elokuva
- Kuzular Firarda
- Sauen Shaun - Filmen
- שון כבשון: הסרט
- 숀더쉽
- Aviukas Šonas. Filmas
- Shaun, o Carneiro: O Filme
- Баранчик Шон
- Овцата Шон: Филмът
- 笑笑羊大電影
- Auniņš Šons. Filma
- El xai Shaun
- 映画 ひつじのショーン 〜バック・トゥ・ザ・ホーム〜
- Shaun el cordero
- Bacek Jon film
- Janko Strižić film
- 超級無敵羊咩咩大電影之咩最勁！
- فيلم الخروف شون
- Chú Cừu Shaun
- Shaun het Schaap - De Film, ცხვარი შონი კინოში
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Chappie FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Chappie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chappie?
Chappie runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Chappie released?
Chappie was released on March 6, 2015.
Who directed Chappie?
Chappie was directed by Neill Blomkamp.
More films by Neill Blomkamp Who is in the cast of Chappie?
Chappie stars Ninja, Jose Pablo Cantillo and Sigourney Weaver, among 7 credited actors.
Where can I watch Chappie?
In the US, Chappie is streaming on Sony Pictures Core and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Chappie make at the box office?
Chappie grossed $102.8 million worldwide ($31.6 million domestic, $71.2 million international) on a budget of $49 million.
How is Chappie rated?
Chappie has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Chappie have a post-credit scene?
No. Chappie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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