From Hell (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
From Hell is a 2001 mystery thriller directed by Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes, starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham. It is partly based on From Hell: Master Edition by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $74.6 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Directors
- Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is From Hell About?
The premise of From Hell without spoilers, adapted from From Hell: Master Edition by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the dark and grim streets of Victorian London’s Whitechapel, a relentless killer terrorizes the city. Jack the Ripper’s brutal murders spark a desperate hunt for the elusive killer, as police and investigators race to understand his motives and identify his victims. The escalating violence grips the city in fear, and the pressure to stop the bloodshed mounts with each new discovery.
From Hell Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- year 1888
- opium den
- anti semitism
- gothic
- conspiracy theorist
- surprise ending
- 1880s
- quoting shakespeare's henry v
- quoting shakespeare's romeo and juliet
- 19th century england
- whitechapel
- prostitute
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- opium
- conspiracy
- freemason
- whitechapel london
- cleopatra's needle
- misogynist
- buffalo bill's wild west show
- drugs
- coins on eyes
- no opening credits
- bloodshed
- good versus evil
- dark hero
- grape
- gore
- london england
- police investigation
- insanity
- autopsy
- prostitution
- title spoken by character
- female frontal nudity
- queen victoria character
- public nudity
- hair
- housefly
- quoting shakespeare's hamlet
- victorian england
- gangster
- interrogation
- police detective
- brief female frontal nudity
- mental patient
- operating theater
- strapped to a table
- drug induced hallucination
- vision
- laudanum
From Hell Cast
Johnny Depp leads the cast, with Heather Graham. Directed by Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes.
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Co-director Allen Hughes -
Co-director Albert Hughes
More from Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes
More films directed by Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes, best-rated first: Alpha, Menace II Society, American Pimp and The Book of Eli.
From Hell Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave From Hell 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 67% User score
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From Hell Plot Summary
What happens in From Hell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence, often recognized as Prince Eddy, finds himself entangled in a forbidden romance with Annie Crook, a humble shopgirl from the gritty streets of London’s East End. What Annie does not realize is that Prince Eddy is visiting her under the guise of an alias, and their secretive affair leads to the birth of a child. Tragically, this romance catches the eye of Queen Victoria, who orders the separation of Prince Albert Victor from Annie. In a cruel twist of fate, Annie is institutionalized following the Queen’s instructions to Sir William Gull, her royal physician, who is commanded to undermine Annie’s mental well-being by interfering with her thyroid gland.
Full summary
The whole story of From Hell, scene by scene
From Hell Box Office & Budget
From Hell grossed $74.6 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 2.1 times what it cost. $31.6 million came from the US and Canada and $43 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$74.6M
2.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $31.6M
- International
- $43M
- Budget
- $35M
From Hell Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer From Hell (2001) - Trailer HD 1080p
How Well Do You Know From Hell?
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 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the primary royal figure involved in the clandestine romance?
From Hell Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “From Hell - La Vera Storia di Jack Lo Squartatore” and “Из ада”.
- Also known as
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- From Hell - La Vera Storia di Jack Lo Squartatore
- Из ада
- A pokolból
- Z piekła rodem
- フロム・ヘル
- Desde el Infierno
- Sorti de l'enfer
- Cehennemden Gelen
- La vera storia di Jack lo Squartatore - From Hell
- A Verdadeira História de Jack, o Estripador
- 来自地狱
- Z pekla
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- Επισκέπτης από την Κόλαση
- Din Iad
- ממעמקי הגיהנום
- Do Inferno
- Із пекла
- 프롬 헬
- 開膛手
- От ада
- No elles
- Из пакла
- Iš pragaro, ჯოჯოხეთიდან
- از جهنم
- 屠出地獄
- ชำแหละพิสดารจากนรก
- Iz pekla
- Iz pakla
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Movies Like From Hell
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Jack the Ripper, The Monster of London City and Hands of the Ripper.
From Hell FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of From Hell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is From Hell?
From Hell runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was From Hell released?
From Hell was released on October 19, 2001.
Who directed From Hell?
From Hell was directed by Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes.
More films by Allen Hughes Who is in the cast of From Hell?
From Hell stars Johnny Depp and Heather Graham.
How much did From Hell make at the box office?
From Hell grossed $74.6 million worldwide ($31.6 million domestic, $43 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is From Hell rated?
From Hell has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 54 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is From Hell based on a book?
Yes. From Hell is partly adapted from From Hell: Master Edition by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell.
Does From Hell have a post-credit scene?
No. From Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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