Citadel (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Citadel is a 2012 drama thriller directed by Ciaran Foy, starring Aneurin Barnard, Amy Shiels and Wunmi Mosaku. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $141,886 worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Ciaran Foy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cinedigm Entertainment Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Citadel About?
The premise of Citadel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Blending political commentary and visual storytelling, this film examines a pivotal moment in recent history. It interweaves speeches from then-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the pandemic with striking imagery of London, creating a tense atmosphere. The narrative explores a city grappling with uncertainty and the anxieties of a nation facing crisis, leaving the viewer to consider the complexities of leadership and public response.
Citadel Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- baby
- single father
- baby girl
- coma
- flat
- street gang
- child gang
- hooded villain
- child in jeopardy
- blind villain
- urban setting
- facing fear
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- horror thriller
- high rise apartment building
- urban decay
- concrete building
- living in fear
- tower block
- evil gang
- youth gang
- suspense mystery
- psychological thriller
- urban horror
- psychological horror
- urchin
- blind child
- creepy children
- gang
- fear
- priest
- nurse
- grief
- condemned building
- phobia
- toddler
- crying
- mutant
- blindness
- kidnapping
- death of wife
- anxiety
- widower
- agoraphobia
- incest
- watching tv
- murder of a child
- child murderer
- murder of a priest
- heart monitor
- hospice
Citadel Cast
Aneurin Barnard leads the cast, with Amy Shiels and Wunmi Mosaku. Directed by Ciaran Foy; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ciaran Foy
Also Starring in Citadel
· 1 moreMore from Ciaran Foy
More films directed by Ciaran Foy, best-rated first: Eli and Sinister 2.
Citadel Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Citadel 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 53% User score
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Citadel Plot Summary
What happens in Citadel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Aneurin Barnard plays Tommy, who, with his pregnant wife Amy Shiels Joanne, is moving out of their flat in a condemned tower block. In the lift, Joanne is cornered by a group of hooded teenagers. Tommy watches helplessly as the doors jam shut, and when he finally reaches her, he finds her beaten, with a syringe in her stomach. She is rushed to hospital, where doctors save the baby, but Joanne remains in a coma.
Full summary
The whole story of Citadel, scene by scene
Citadel Box Office
Citadel grossed $141,886 worldwide. $13,377 came from the US and Canada and $128,509 (91%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$141.9K
- US & Canada
- $13.4K
- International
- $128.5K
Citadel Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Citadel.
How Well Do You Know Citadel?
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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What is the name of Tommy's pregnant wife?
Cars in Citadel
4 cars on screen, including the 1982 Ford Granada Estate MkII and the 1988 Volvo B10 M Citybus.
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1982 Ford Granada Estate MkII Important role -
1988 Volvo B10 M Citybus Important role -
1989 Vauxhall Cavalier MkIII Minor role -
1997 Renault Mégane Scénic Background role
Citadel Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Enter the Darkness - Stell dich deiner Angst” and “Цитадель”.
- Also known as
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- Enter the Darkness - Stell dich deiner Angst
- Цитадель
- Citadela
- Citadel - Wo das Böse wohnt
- סיטדל
- Citadella
- Цитадела
- 避难所
- 시타델
- シタデル
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Citadel FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Citadel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Citadel?
Citadel runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Citadel released?
Citadel was released on November 9, 2012.
Who directed Citadel?
Citadel was directed by Ciaran Foy.
More films by Ciaran Foy Who is in the cast of Citadel?
Citadel stars Aneurin Barnard, Amy Shiels and Wunmi Mosaku, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Citadel make at the box office?
Citadel grossed $141,886 worldwide ($13,377 domestic, $128,509 international).
How is Citadel rated?
Citadel has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 60 on Metacritic, 53% on TMDB and 3.9/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Citadel have a post-credit scene?
No. Citadel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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