Control (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Control is a 2007 biographical drama directed by Anton Corbijn, starring Samantha Morton, Sam Riley and Craig Parkinson. It is partly based on Touching from a Distance by Deborah Curtis. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $8.2 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2008. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Anton Corbijn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Control About?
The premise of Control without spoilers, adapted from Touching from a Distance by Deborah Curtis. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1970s in England, Ian Curtis found his artistic voice as the frontman for Joy Division, drawing inspiration from musicians like David Bowie and Iggy Pop. As the band’s success grew, so did personal struggles, including a failing marriage, a new relationship, and the intense pressure of rising fame. Battling epilepsy and depression, Ian’s inner turmoil and the overwhelming demands of his career eventually took a tragic toll.
Control Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 23 year old man
- 17 year old boy
- teenage boy
- singer
- depression
- husband wife relationship
- punk rock
- overalls
- singing
- rock 'n' roll
- new wave music
- based on true story
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- based on book
- suicide
- epilepsy
- 17 year old
- teenager
- macclesfield cheshire england
- reference to david bowie
- poetry
- suicide by hanging
- prologue
- sitting on the floor
- recording
- record player
- listening to music
- reference to jim morrison
- reference to allen ginsberg
- reference to norman mailer
- reference to william s. burroughs
- mirror
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- record album
- man wears a fur coat
- kiss
- classroom
- apology
- teacher
- old woman
- tea
- medicine cabinet
- lying on the ground
- reciting poetry
- reference to william wordsworth
- hand holding
- reference to lou reed
- employment office
- writing on a mirror
- fogging a mirror with one's breath
- teenage boy wears eyeliner
Control Cast
Samantha Morton leads the cast, with Sam Riley and Craig Parkinson. Directed by Anton Corbijn.
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Director Anton Corbijn
More from Anton Corbijn
More films directed by Anton Corbijn, best-rated first: Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis), A Most Wanted Man, The American and Life.
Control Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Control 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 57% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 18%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 75% User score
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Control Plot Summary
What happens in Control from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ian Curtis and Debbie Woodruff marry in 1975 in their Macclesfield hometown, stepping into married life at 19 and 18, with Ian retreating into poetry and the quiet of home while Debbie grounds their world with care and everyday responsibilities. The two are drawn together by a shared hunger for meaning, and their bond anchors the turbulent path that lies ahead as the music scene around them begins to crackle with ambition and resistance.
Full summary
The whole story of Control, scene by scene
Control Box Office
Control grossed $8.2 million worldwide. $872,252 came from the US and Canada and $7.3 million (89%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.2M
- US & Canada
- $872.3K
- International
- $7.3M
Control Awards & Nominations
Control won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2008.
1 win3 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2008 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Samantha Morton
- Nominated Outstanding British Film
Control Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Control.
How Well Do You Know Control?
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 portrays Ian Curtis in the film?
Cars in Control
10 cars on screen, including the 1972 Ford Transit MkI and the 1967 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller.
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1972 Ford Transit MkI Important role -
1967 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller Important role -
1980 Peugeot 504 Estate Important role -
1971 Ford Cortina Estate MkIII Minor role
Control Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “컨트롤” and “Kontrol”.
- Also known as
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- 컨트롤
- Kontrol
- Контроль
- Контрола
- קונטרול
- Контрол
- 控制
- Controle: A História de Ian Curtis
- Kontrolė
- コントロール
- คอนโทรล
- Contrôle
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Movies Like Control
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, Joy Division and Joy Division - Under Review.
Control FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Control, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Control?
Control runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Control released?
Control was released on October 10, 2007.
Who directed Control?
Control was directed by Anton Corbijn.
More films by Anton Corbijn Who is in the cast of Control?
Control stars Samantha Morton, Sam Riley and Craig Parkinson.
How much did Control make at the box office?
Control grossed $8.2 million worldwide ($872,252 domestic, $7.3 million international).
How is Control rated?
Control has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Is Control based on a book?
Yes. Control is partly adapted from Touching from a Distance by Deborah Curtis.
What awards did Control win?
Control won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2008.
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