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Disconnect (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Disconnect (2013) movie poster

Disconnect is a 2013 drama thriller directed by Henry Alex Rubin, starring Michael Nyqvist, Frank Grillo and Andrea Riseborough. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $3.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

IMDb rating
7.5/10
worldwide gross
$3.4M
Metascore
64
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Disconnect (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Henry Alex Rubin
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Disconnect About?

The premise of Disconnect without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Amidst the vibrant dating scene of Nairobi, a group of singles experiences the joys and challenges of finding love. As they search for connection, two close friends find themselves questioning the nature of their relationship and facing the possibility of a deeper, more significant bond.

Disconnect Themes & Keywords

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  • cyber thriller
  • suspense mystery
  • ex cop
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  • journalist
  • cell phone
  • lawyer
  • impostor
  • death of daughter
  • fitness center
  • practical joke
  • live sex website
  • skateboarding
  • words on screen
  • text on screen
  • internet chat
  • private detective
  • held at gunpoint
  • television reporter
  • fbi agent
  • high school
  • credit card fraud
  • ensemble cast
  • soda bottle
  • coma
  • writing in lipstick
  • social networking
  • social commentary
  • social issues
  • computer
  • family relationships
  • fistfight
  • tablet computer
  • headphones
  • photograph
  • impersonation
  • life support
  • yearbook
  • hospital room
  • hospital
  • following someone
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Cast & crew

Disconnect Cast

Michael Nyqvist leads the cast, with Frank Grillo and Andrea Riseborough. Directed by Henry Alex Rubin; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Henry Alex Rubin

More films directed by Henry Alex Rubin, best-rated first: Murderball, Semper Fi and Who Is Henry Jaglom?.

Full filmography
Ratings

Disconnect Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Disconnect 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

Plot

Disconnect Plot Summary

What happens in Disconnect 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

The film delves into the troubling effects of modern communication technology through the intertwined lives of three distinct stories that highlight its darker aspects.

Full summary

The whole story of Disconnect, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Disconnect Box Office

Disconnect grossed $3.4 million worldwide. $1.4 million came from the US and Canada and $2 million (58%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.4M

US & Canada
$1.4M
International
$2M
US & Canada 42% Rest of the world 58%
Videos

Disconnect Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Disconnect - Trailer
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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Disconnect?

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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What is the main profession of the character Nina in the film?

Cars

Cars in Disconnect

24 cars on screen, including the 2006 Subaru Forester and the 2007 Acura RDX.

All 24 cars
  • 2006 Subaru Forester in Disconnect 2006 Subaru Forester Important role
  • 2007 Acura RDX in Disconnect 2007 Acura RDX Minor role
  • 2002 BMW X5 E53 in Disconnect 2002 BMW X5 E53 Minor role
  • 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV in Disconnect 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Minor role

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FAQ

Disconnect FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Disconnect?

Disconnect runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Disconnect released?

Disconnect was released on April 12, 2013.

Who directed Disconnect?

Disconnect was directed by Henry Alex Rubin.

More films by Henry Alex Rubin

Who is in the cast of Disconnect?

Disconnect stars Michael Nyqvist, Frank Grillo and Andrea Riseborough, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Disconnect make at the box office?

Disconnect grossed $3.4 million worldwide ($1.4 million domestic, $2 million international).

How is Disconnect rated?

Disconnect has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic, 71% on TMDB and 4.3/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Disconnect have a post-credit scene?

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

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