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Damaged (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Damaged is a 2024 action thriller directed by Terry McDonough, starring Samuel L. Jackson as Dan Lawson, Vincent Cassel and Gianni Capaldi. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $390,143 worldwide. Critics gave it 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

IMDb rating
4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
27%
worldwide gross
$390.1K
Echo Score
29
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Damaged (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Terry McDonough
Genres
Action , Crime , Drama , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Damaged About?

The premise of Damaged without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A veteran Chicago detective is pulled into a tense investigation when a cold case he thought was long closed resurfaces in Scotland. Partnering with a local investigator, he must face demons from his past while trying to stop a relentless killer from committing further crimes.

Damaged Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • whodunit
  • murder mystery
  • killer
  • police detective
  • police
  • chicago illinois
  • police investigation
  • american in the uk
  • detective
  • serial killer
  • scotland
  • murder
+38 more
  • neo noir
  • american abroad
  • scottish accent
  • investigation
  • murder investigation
  • black cop
  • witness interview
  • flashback
  • armed police
  • african american police detective
  • police drone
  • on the run
  • female victim
  • newspaper headline
  • intoxicated
  • ireland
  • african american protagonist
  • great britain
  • car chase
  • stabbed multiple times
  • voice mail
  • warning shot
  • police interrogation
  • severed head
  • edinburgh scotland
  • united kingdom
  • hotel room
  • ex police partner
  • high speed chase
  • interrogation
  • dismembered body
  • ex cop
  • grieving father
  • crime scene photo
  • bible verse
  • loss of wife
  • dead body
  • shot in the stomach
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Cast & crew

Damaged Cast & Characters

Samuel L. Jackson leads the cast as Dan Lawson, with Vincent Cassel as Walker Bravo and Gianni Capaldi as DCI Glen Boyd. Directed by Terry McDonough; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Damaged

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From the director

More from Terry McDonough

More films directed by Terry McDonough: Anthony, Clue: A Movie Mystery Adventure and An Adventure in Space and Time.

Full filmography
Ratings

Damaged Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Damaged 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10. Our Echo Score gives it 29/100, strongest in art & craft (38) and weakest in rewatch factor (15).

29 /100

Damaged Echo Score Breakdown

Damaged delivers a predominantly bleak viewing experience, hindered by an incoherent narrative and limited rewatch appeal. Critics acknowledge occasional strong performances, yet the plot's contrived twists and implausible scenarios dominate the discourse. User feedback consistently highlights flat dialogue, uneven pacing, and uninspired visual execution, reinforcing the perception of a derivative thriller. Consequently, the film's shortcomings across core dimensions culminate in a low overall evaluation.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 38

    Regarding art and craft, the film exhibits competent but uninspired direction and editing. Critics note that the visual style remains at the level of a television drama, lacking the cinematic polish of its genre peers. Some praise is directed at the Scottish location shots, yet the overall production design fails to elevate the material, resulting in a modest visual impression.

  • Character & Emotion 35

    When evaluating character and emotion, performances emerge as the film's most notable asset. Several reviewers commend Samuel L. Jackson's commanding presence and occasional strong ensemble moments. Conversely, many critics and users criticize the broader cast for delivering flat dialogue and lacking depth, describing the portrayals as mediocre and insufficient to sustain audience engagement. The mixed acting quality yields a middle‑range character score.

  • Story & Flow 22

    The story and flow suffer from a convoluted and implausible structure. Critics repeatedly highlight the derivative plot, arbitrary twists, and a pacing that feels both sluggish and erratic. User commentary underscores a flimsy, contrived narrative with numerous holes and an unsatisfying, vague ending. These pervasive narrative weaknesses drive the story rating into the low‑end spectrum.

  • Sensory Experience 33

    In terms of sensory experience, the film offers limited auditory and visual distinction. While some reviewers acknowledge the scenic Scotland locations, overall sound design and soundtrack contributions receive little praise. The visual style is described as comparable to a standard TV drama, lacking a cohesive aesthetic. Consequently, the sensory impact remains modest and unremarkable.

  • Rewatch Factor 15

    The rewatch factor is minimal, as the film fails to generate sustained interest or curiosity on subsequent viewings. Critics note its formulaic narrative and predictable twists, while users describe it as boring, tedious, and lacking any memorable moments. This combination of shortcomings results in a low desire to revisit the film.

Plot

Damaged Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Damaged from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A woman named Abigail meets a tragic fate in Scotland when a delivery boy, disguised as a harmless courier, ruthlessly kills her. The investigation into her death reveals a gruesome scene, with her head, arms, and legs arranged in a cross-like formation while her torso is notably absent. This bizarre pattern eerily resembles a series of murders that terrorized Chicago over five years earlier. To assist in the case, the police enlist the expertise of Detective Dan Lawson, who had worked on the previous killings alongside his now-retired partner, Walker Bravo.

Full summary

The whole story of Damaged, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Damaged Box Office

Damaged grossed $390,143 worldwide.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$390.1K

International
$390.1K
Videos

Damaged Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer UK Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Damaged?

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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Details

Damaged Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Herido” and “Почерк кілера”.

Also known as
  • Herido
  • Почерк кілера
  • След киллера
  • Stopa vraha
  • 伤痕累累
  • 데미지드
  • Sužalotas
  • مُحطم
  • Danificado
  • Η Άκρη του Νήματος
  • Dúvad
  • פגום
+6 more
  • 傷痕累累
  • Oštećen
  • Revuelto
  • Tropem mordercy
  • Afectați
  • ザ・チェイサー 追撃者

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FAQ

Damaged FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Damaged?

Damaged runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Damaged released?

Damaged was released on April 12, 2024.

Who directed Damaged?

Damaged was directed by Terry McDonough.

More films by Terry McDonough

Who is in the cast of Damaged?

Damaged stars Samuel L. Jackson as Dan Lawson, Vincent Cassel as Walker Bravo and Gianni Capaldi as DCI Glen Boyd, among 15 credited actors.

How much did Damaged make at the box office?

Damaged grossed $390,143 worldwide.

How is Damaged rated?

Damaged has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56% on TMDB and 2.2/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Damaged have a post-credit scene?

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

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