Gothika (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Gothika is a 2003 mystery thriller starring Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr. and Penélope Cruz. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $141.6 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Critics gave it 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Home Video
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gothika About?
The premise of Gothika without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Psychiatrist Miranda Grey's life spirals into turmoil after a disturbing encounter with a young girl. She mysteriously awakens within the very mental institution where she works, now accused of murdering her husband. As she struggles to maintain her sanity, Miranda must confront her own repressed memories and unravel the truth behind the accusations. Trapped within the asylum, she races to uncover the secrets of her past and escape the increasingly dangerous reality around her.
Gothika Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychiatrist
- female protagonist
- psychiatric hospital
- rape
- murder of husband
- repressed memory
- memory loss
- paranormal phenomenon
- psychopathic killer
- sadism
- female psychiatric patient
- rape and revenge
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- shower room
- deceased husband
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- no one believes the protagonist
- patient
- murder
- inmate
- car
- ghost
- car accident
- insane man
- attempted murder
- psycho thriller
- serial rapist
- female victim
- sadistic psychopath
- psycho killer
- serial murder
- bad guy
- holding one's breath underwater
- woman on fire
- murdered with an axe
- suicide by jumping off a bridge
- chained to a bed
- death of daughter
- writing on one's arm
- pills
- prison guard
- sedative
- injection
- survival
- crying
- death of husband
- suicide
- escape
- barn
- kidnapping
Gothika Cast
Halle Berry leads the cast, with Robert Downey Jr. and Penélope Cruz.
Gothika Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gothika 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 15% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 45%
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 61% User score
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Gothika Plot Summary
What happens in Gothika from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Psychiatrist Dr. Miranda Grey (Halle Berry) has her life turned upside down after a traumatic car accident during a stormy night. In her desperate attempt to assist a girl she encounters on the road, Miranda reaches out only to discover that this girl, who initially seemed like a victim, is actually a ghost. This sinister spirit possesses Miranda, leading to a hazy loss of consciousness and a shocking awakening in the very mental hospital where she works. Now a patient, treated by her colleague Dr. Pete Graham (Robert Downey Jr.), Miranda finds herself struggling with confusion and despair as she grapples with the grim realization that her husband Douglas (Charles S. Dutton) has been brutally murdered—and she is the prime suspect.
Full summary
The whole story of Gothika, scene by scene
Gothika Box Office & Budget
Gothika grossed $141.6 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 3.5 times what it cost. $59.7 million came from the US and Canada and $81.9 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$141.6M
3.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $59.7M
- International
- $81.9M
- Budget
- $40M
Gothika Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Are You Scared?
- Clip Back To The Scene Of The Crime
How Well Do You Know Gothika?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Dr. Miranda Grey?
Cars in Gothika
17 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 2002 SAAB 9-5 SportWagon.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
2002 SAAB 9-5 SportWagon Important role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Minor role
Gothika Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “歌茜卡” and “En compañía del miedo”.
- Also known as
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- 歌茜卡
- En compañía del miedo
- En compañía del miedo... espíritus ocultos
- Gotika
- Hotyka
- Готика
- 鬼影人
- גוטיקה
- Na Companhia do Medo
- 고티카
- 鬼兆
- โกติก้า พลังพยาบาท
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- Espíritus ocultos: En compañía del miedo
- Gootika
- ゴシカ
- गॉथिका, გოთიკა
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Gothika FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Gothika, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gothika?
Gothika runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Gothika released?
Gothika was released on November 21, 2003.
Who is in the cast of Gothika?
Gothika stars Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr. and Penélope Cruz.
How much did Gothika make at the box office?
Gothika grossed $141.6 million worldwide ($59.7 million domestic, $81.9 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is Gothika rated?
Gothika has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 15% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Gothika have a post-credit scene?
No. Gothika has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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