Deception (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Deception is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Marcel Langenegger, starring Ewan McGregor and Hugh Jackman. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $18 million worldwide. Critics gave it 31 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Marcel Langenegger
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deception About?
The premise of Deception without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Corporate auditor Jonathan McQuarry’s life takes a dramatic turn after a chance meeting, leading him into the exclusive world of Manhattan’s elite. He becomes entangled with "The List," a secretive sex club where anonymity offers enticing possibilities. A passionate affair with the mysterious 'S' ignites a dangerous chain of events, revealing hidden secrets and exposing a web of lies that threatens to unravel Jonathan's perception of himself and the people he trusts.
Deception Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- extortion
- switched identities
- man wears jockey shorts
- heist
- female topless nudity
- erotic thriller
- scam
- female nudity
- love at first sight
- identity theft
- identity swap
- deception
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- betrayal
- female police officer
- police officer
- bare chested male
- note on a pillow
- blood stains
- sex club
- briefcase full of money
- con man
- knocked to the floor
- woman strangled to death
- tennis racket as a weapon
- kevlar
- assumed identity
- police detective
- slush fund
- femme fatale
- signatory
- man undressing a woman during sex
- duct tape gag
- photograph of couple having sex
- gun with silencer
- posing as a lawyer
- man woman romance
- smoking marijuana
- reference to phone sex
- man in a shower
- sociopath
- knocked unconscious
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman wears a bra
- woman wears lingerie
- female frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- australian actor playing american character
- british actor playing american character
- whodunit
- sideways camera shot
Deception Cast
Ewan McGregor leads the cast, with Hugh Jackman. Directed by Marcel Langenegger.
- Director Marcel Langenegger
Deception Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Deception 31 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 31 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 59% User score
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Deception Plot Summary
What happens in Deception from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Timid accountant Jonathan McQuarry, Ewan McGregor, leads a rather uneventful, solitary life filled with numbers and balance sheets. One fateful evening, while burning the midnight oil in a large boardroom, he encounters the charismatic lawyer Wyatt Bose, Hugh Jackman, who disrupts his monotonous routine. Their unexpected conversation evolves into a budding friendship, leading Wyatt to introduce Jonathan to marijuana—an adventure that Jonathan has never dared to embark upon before. After a delightful exchange, Jonathan heads home via the subway, where he catches a glimpse of a mysterious blond woman, instantly falling in love with her at first sight as he waits for the train.
Full summary
The whole story of Deception, scene by scene
Deception Box Office
Deception grossed $18 million worldwide. $4.6 million came from the US and Canada and $13.4 million (74%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$18M
- US & Canada
- $4.6M
- International
- $13.4M
Deception Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Deception.
How Well Do You Know Deception?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Jonathan McQuarry's profession?
Cars in Deception
9 cars on screen, including the 2006 Citroën C6 and the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2006 Citroën C6 Important role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2003 Lincoln Town Car Minor role -
2006 Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI W211 Minor role
Deception Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “The List” and “Manipulation”.
- Also known as
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- The List
- Manipulation
- 旅行者
- Engano
- 桃色名單
- Deception - Tödliche Versuchung
- Decepción
- La lista
- Sex List - Omicidio a tre
- Şantaj
- Список контактов
- No Limite da Ilusão
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- 玩叛游戏
- הונאה
- Uwiedziony
- Szex telefonhívásra
- Podvod
- Petollinen suhde
- Înșelătoria
- Αποπλάνηση
- A Lista: Você Está Livre Hoje?
- Tromperie
- 더 클럽
- La llista
- Измама
- Список контактів
- Krāpšana
- ระทึกซ่อนระทึก
- Gundanti klasta
- 玩叛遊戲
- Kẻ Dối Trá
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Deceit, Deceived and Secrets of Deception.
Deception FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Deception, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deception?
Deception runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Deception released?
Deception was released on April 25, 2008.
Who directed Deception?
Deception was directed by Marcel Langenegger.
Who is in the cast of Deception?
Deception stars Ewan McGregor and Hugh Jackman.
How much did Deception make at the box office?
Deception grossed $18 million worldwide ($4.6 million domestic, $13.4 million international).
How is Deception rated?
Deception has 31 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Deception have a post-credit scene?
No. Deception has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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