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

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Erased is a 2013 action thriller directed by Philipp Stölzl, starring Aaron Eckhart, Liana Liberato and Olga Kurylenko. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
worldwide gross
$1.3M
Metascore
34
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Erased (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Philipp Stölzl
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
Slovenian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Erased About?

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

A young mother's life is shattered when a system error causes her to disappear from hospital records shortly after giving birth. Stripped of her identity and separated from her child, she desperately fights to reclaim her place in the world. Her struggle leads her into a complex and bureaucratic system where she must uncover the truth behind her erasure and confront those determined to keep her silenced.

Erased Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • cia central intelligence agency
  • bmw car
  • bmw 5
  • theft
  • cia headquarters langley virginia
  • scars
  • father daughter estrangement
  • widow
  • technology company
  • shell company
  • empty office
  • killed by broken neck
+38 more
  • locker key
  • morgue
  • hospital emergency room
  • hotel room
  • gunshot wound
  • multilingual
  • fire alarm
  • bare chested male
  • top secret document
  • briefcase
  • plastic explosive
  • airport
  • father daughter reunion
  • child in jeopardy
  • car bomb
  • female pedal pumping
  • conspiracy thriller
  • conspiracy
  • patent
  • on the run
  • ex cia agent
  • belgium
  • thousand euro bill
  • bomb
  • two on a motorcycle
  • stabbed in the belly
  • bussels north train station
  • commuter train
  • security breach
  • arms smuggling
  • car rollover
  • car theft
  • stabbed with scissors
  • climbing out a window
  • shot multiple times
  • hitman
  • collateral damage
  • running from police
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Cast & crew

Erased Cast

Aaron Eckhart leads the cast, with Liana Liberato and Olga Kurylenko. Directed by Philipp Stölzl; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Philipp Stölzl

More films directed by Philipp Stölzl, best-rated first: Chess Story, North Face, Young Goethe in Love and I’ve Never Been to New York.

Full filmography
Ratings

Erased Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Erased 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

Plot

Erased Plot Summary

What happens in Erased 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

An attack on a bank locker in Brussels, Belgium, sparks a chain of events centered around Ben Logan, portrayed by Aaron Eckhart, an ex-CIA agent trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Amy, played by Liana Liberato. Ben works at Halgate Securities, a company known for designing advanced security systems for elite clientele around the world. During his tenure, he uncovers a critical security vulnerability within the company’s electronic locking mechanisms. This breakthrough involves a simple household solution capable of rendering the locks useless.

Full summary

The whole story of Erased, scene by scene

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Box office

Erased Box Office

Erased grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3M

International
$1.3M
Videos

Erased Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Erased.

The Expatriate Official International Trailer 1 (2012) HD - http://film-book.com
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Erased?

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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Cars

Cars in Erased

52 cars on screen, including the BMW 5 Touring E39 and the 1997 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II.

All 52 cars
  • BMW 5 Touring E39 in Erased BMW 5 Touring E39 Important role
  • 1997 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II in Erased 1997 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II Important role
  • 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W212 in Erased 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W212 Important role
  • 1998 SAAB 9-3 in Erased 1998 SAAB 9-3 Important role
Details

Erased Also Known As

29 alternative titles, including “L'expatrié” and “The Expatriate”.

Also known as
  • L'expatrié
  • The Expatriate
  • Sürgün
  • The Expatriate - In fuga dal nemico
  • 叛谍追击
  • El último testigo
  • Экспат
  • O Expatriado
  • Wrobiony
  • Likvidálva
  • Die Logan Verschwörung
  • Son Tanık
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  • Ο Κυνηγημένος
  • ฆ่าข้ามโลก
  • Pagendatu
  • Agent na útěku
  • 陰謀のスプレマシー
  • Експат
  • Șterși
  • אקס-פטריוט
  • Perseguição Implacável
  • 하드데이
  • Изгнаникът
  • Fugitivo
  • 關鍵追擊, წაშლილი
  • Na úteku
  • Užsienietis
  • Điệp Viên Vô Danh
  • Iseljenik

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FAQ

Erased FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Erased?

Erased runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Erased released?

Erased was released on May 17, 2013.

Who directed Erased?

Erased was directed by Philipp Stölzl.

More films by Philipp Stölzl

Who is in the cast of Erased?

Erased stars Aaron Eckhart, Liana Liberato and Olga Kurylenko, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Erased make at the box office?

Erased grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

How is Erased rated?

Erased has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 34 on Metacritic, 61% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Erased have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Erased in?

The original language of Erased is Slovenian.

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