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The Benefactor (2016): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Benefactor is a 2016 drama directed by Andrew Renzi, starring Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning and Theo James. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $2.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 26% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Rotten Tomatoes
26%
worldwide gross
$2.2M
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The Benefactor (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Andrew Renzi
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Benefactor About?

The premise of The Benefactor without spoilers.

Haunted by a past tragedy, a wealthy Philadelphian attempts to atone by offering substantial support to a young couple whose lives he inadvertently upended. Providing them with resources and opportunities, he hopes to find redemption as they rebuild their shattered lives. However, the couple's journey to recovery is complicated by buried secrets and the lingering weight of guilt, threatening to unravel their fragile new beginning.

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Cast & crew

The Benefactor Cast

Richard Gere leads the cast, with Dakota Fanning and Theo James. Directed by Andrew Renzi.

From the director

More from Andrew Renzi

More films directed by Andrew Renzi: Monster Inside: America’s Most Extreme Haunted House, Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child, Ready for War and They Fight.

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Ratings

The Benefactor Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Benefactor 26% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Box office

The Benefactor Box Office

The Benefactor grossed $2.2 million worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.2M

International
$2.2M
Videos

The Benefactor Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Benefactor.

The Benefactor UK trailer - Richard Gere, Theo James, Dakota Fanning
Cars

Cars in The Benefactor

4 cars on screen, including the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible W111 and the 1986 Volvo 240.

  • 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible W111 in The Benefactor 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible W111 Main role
  • 1986 Volvo 240 in The Benefactor 1986 Volvo 240 Important role
  • 1992 Ford F-Series in The Benefactor 1992 Ford F-Series Minor role
  • 1992 Toyota Camry in The Benefactor 1992 Toyota Camry Minor role
Details

The Benefactor Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Franny” and “Un secreto entre nosotros”.

Also known as
  • Franny
  • Un secreto entre nosotros
  • O Bem Feitor
  • Ο Ευεργέτης
  • El benefactor
  • O Benfeitor
  • Intrusion
  • 恩人
  • Френни
  • Der Glücksbringer - Liebe gibt es nicht umsonst
  • Binefăcătorul
  • 뷰티풀 프래니
+7 more
  • הנדבן
  • A jótevő
  • Dobroczyńca
  • Le bienfaiteur
  • Hayırsever
  • Френні
  • ベネファクター 封印

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FAQ

The Benefactor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is The Benefactor?

The Benefactor runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Benefactor released?

The Benefactor was released on January 15, 2016.

Who directed The Benefactor?

The Benefactor was directed by Andrew Renzi.

More films by Andrew Renzi

Who is in the cast of The Benefactor?

The Benefactor stars Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning and Theo James.

How much did The Benefactor make at the box office?

The Benefactor grossed $2.2 million worldwide.

How is The Benefactor rated?

The Benefactor has 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49% on TMDB, 2.6/5 on Letterboxd and 2.5/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The Benefactor have a post-credit scene?

No. The Benefactor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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