Elektra (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Elektra is a 2005 action adventure film starring Jennifer Garner, Will Yun Lee and Goran Visnjic. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $57 million worldwide on a $43 million budget. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Original language
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Malayalam - Budget
- $43M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Elektra About?
The premise of Elektra without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jennifer Garner returns as the skilled assassin Elektra in this action-packed sequel. Having distanced herself from others, she accepts a dangerous mission that unexpectedly connects her to a pivotal moment in her past. As she navigates this complex assignment, Elektra must confront difficult choices that will determine her fate and potentially reshape her entire life.
Elektra Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- assassin
- heroine
- martial arts
- samurai sword
- vigilante justice
- female protagonist
- female ninja
- haunted by the past
- femme fatale
- battle
- spin off
- ambush
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- martial artist
- superheroine
- teenage girl
- dark heroine
- based on comic book
- vigilante
- violence
- action heroine
- f rated
- female killer
- red leather
- elektra natchios character
- character name as title
- strong female lead
- strong female character
- female martial artist
- tough woman
- begins with narration
- trident dagger
- stabbed in the back
- treading water
- scrubbing a floor
- whispering in ear
- monster
- jumping rope
- one handed pull up
- childhood memory
- martial arts school
- knife held to throat
- animate tattoo
- swimming underwater
- male female relationship
- visions
- mind reading
- decapitation
- death
- hired killer
- based on comic
Elektra Cast
Jennifer Garner leads the cast, with Will Yun Lee and Goran Visnjic.
Elektra Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Elektra 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 4.2
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TMDB 50% User score
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Elektra Plot Summary
What happens in Elektra from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Hand is a powerful crime syndicate that embodies Evil in contemporary society, while the forces of good are represented by the followers of Kimagure. These disciples are said to have the ability to resurrect the dead under the guidance of their master. Amidst this conflict, legends speak of a motherless daughter who could shift the balance between good and evil — she is known as the Treasure, and both factions are keen to locate her.
Full summary
The whole story of Elektra, scene by scene
Elektra Box Office & Budget
Elektra grossed $57 million worldwide on a $43 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $24.4 million came from the US and Canada and $32.6 million (57%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$57M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $24.4M
- International
- $32.6M
- Budget
- $43M
Elektra Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Elektra (2005) Teaser
How Well Do You Know Elektra?
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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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who resurrects Elektra?
Cars in Elektra
5 cars on screen, including the 1992 Ford F-350 and the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W220.
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1992 Ford F-350 Important role -
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W220 Minor role -
Case IH Magnum 7100-Series Background role -
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Background role
Elektra Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Elektra Director's Cut” and “Ilektra”.
- Also known as
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- Elektra Director's Cut
- Ilektra
- Eliektra
- Elektra (2005)
- Электра
- Електра
- אלקטרה
- 艾丽卡
- อีเล็คตร้า สวยสังหาร
- Ηλέκτρα
- エレクトラ
- 엘렉트라
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- 幻影殺手
- 黑天使
- Sát Thu Elektra
- الکترا, ელექტრა
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Elektra FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Elektra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Elektra?
Elektra runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Elektra released?
Elektra was released on January 14, 2005.
Who is in the cast of Elektra?
Elektra stars Jennifer Garner, Will Yun Lee and Goran Visnjic.
How much did Elektra make at the box office?
Elektra grossed $57 million worldwide ($24.4 million domestic, $32.6 million international) on a budget of $43 million.
How is Elektra rated?
Elektra has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 34 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Does Elektra have a post-credit scene?
No. Elektra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Elektra in?
The original language of Elektra is Malayalam.
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