Growth (2010): Cast & Plot
Growth is a 2010 horror thriller directed by Gabriel Cowan, starring Ian Patrick Williams as Mason Lane, Mircea Monroe and Brian Krause. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Gabriel Cowan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Artists Alliance
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Growth About?
The premise of Growth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1989, a breakthrough in advanced parasitic research on Cuttyhunk Island offered scientists a step toward rapid human evolution. Early trials showed subjects gaining extraordinary physical power, mental acuity, and heightened awareness. However, the experiment catastrophically failed, and the island abruptly lost three‑quarters of its inhabitants.
Growth Cast & Characters
Ian Patrick Williams leads the cast as Mason Lane, with Mircea Monroe as Jamie Ackerman and Brian Krause as Marco. Directed by Gabriel Cowan; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gabriel Cowan
- Ian Patrick Williams as Mason Lane
- Mircea Monroe as Jamie Ackerman
- Brian Krause as Marco
- Nora Kirkpatrick as Kirstin Daniels
Also Starring in Growth
· 9 more- Christopher Shand Justin Roberts
- Richard Riehle Larkin Holberman
- Alexi Wasser Sarah Holberman
- Lou Richards Dr. Macavire
- Tara Samuel Diane Scott
- Sara Tomko Reporter
- Mackenzie Brooke Smith Gwen Anderson
- Valerie Mya Perfect female
- Celeste Schweitzer
More from Gabriel Cowan
More films directed by Gabriel Cowan: 3 Nights in the Desert and Breathing Room.
Growth Plot Summary
What happens in Growth 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
In 1989, on Cuttyhunk Island, Mason Lane [Ian Patrick Williams] pushed the boundaries of science by using microscopic parasites to accelerate human evolution. The aim was straightforward: create stronger, smarter, healthier humans. But the experiment spiraled out of control, unleashing a catastrophe that left three quarters of the island’s residents dead and the land scarred by fear and unanswered questions.
Full summary
The whole story of Growth, scene by scene
Growth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Growth.
How Well Do You Know Growth?
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 10: not answered
In what year did the original parasite experiment take place on the island?
Cars in Growth
6 cars on screen, including the 1983 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and the 1995 Toyota Camry Wagon.
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1983 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Important role -
1995 Toyota Camry Wagon Important role -
1993 Toyota Corolla Wagon Important role -
Volvo V70 Important role
Growth Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Growth - Terrore sotto la pelle” and “Evolución letal”.
- Also known as
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- Growth - Terrore sotto la pelle
- Evolución letal
- Parasites
- Growth - A Killer Step in Evolution
- Паразит
- גידול
- 生长
- Nenasytný parazit
- 그로스
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Growth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Growth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Growth?
Growth runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Growth released?
Growth was released on January 29, 2010.
Who directed Growth?
Growth was directed by Gabriel Cowan.
More films by Gabriel Cowan Who is in the cast of Growth?
Growth stars Ian Patrick Williams as Mason Lane, Mircea Monroe as Jamie Ackerman and Brian Krause as Marco, among 13 credited actors.
Does Growth have a post-credit scene?
No. Growth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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