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Hanna (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Hanna is a 2011 action thriller directed by Joe Wright, starring Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana and Cate Blanchett. It earned $63.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Action Movie at the Critics' Choice 2012. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
71%
worldwide gross
$63.8M
award nominations
2
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Hanna (2011) movie poster
Released
Director
Joe Wright
Original language
English
Budget
$30M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hanna About?

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

Raised in the Finnish wilderness by her former CIA father, Hanna is trained as a skilled assassin. He sends her on a mission across Europe, but the assignment forces her to confront a world beyond her isolated upbringing. Pursued by relentless operatives, she uncovers disturbing secrets about her origins and the true nature of her father’s past, blurring the lines between her identity as a killer and a young woman seeking the truth.

Hanna Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • action heroine
  • pistol
  • deer hunting
  • female warrior
  • rogue agent
  • female protagonist
  • assassin
  • revenge
  • split screen
  • bow and arrow
  • one word title
  • father daughter relationship
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  • title spoken by character
  • child uses a gun
  • snow adventure
  • martial arts
  • blood
  • blood splatter
  • shot to death
  • female assassin
  • dead mother
  • super soldier
  • amusement park
  • cabin in the woods
  • child assassin
  • killer child
  • death of father
  • death of mother
  • nude pantyhose
  • female stockinged legs
  • pantyhose
  • title at the end
  • sex in a van
  • training
  • strong female lead
  • strong female character
  • opening action scene
  • forename as title
  • subjective camera
  • female stockinged foot
  • playground
  • merry go round
  • child soldier
  • character's point of view camera shot
  • spain
  • car crash
  • death
  • coming of age
  • cctv
  • impostor
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Cast & crew

Hanna Cast

Saoirse Ronan leads the cast, with Eric Bana and Cate Blanchett. Directed by Joe Wright.

From the director

More from Joe Wright

More films directed by Joe Wright, best-rated first: Atonement, Pride & Prejudice, Darkest Hour and Cyrano.

Full filmography
Ratings

Hanna Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Hanna 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Plot

Hanna Plot Summary

What happens in Hanna 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

Hanna Heller, portrayed by Saoirse Ronan, is a 15-year-old girl living in the remote wilderness of northern Finland with her father, Erik Heller, played by Eric Bana. The story begins with Hanna demonstrating her skills as she hunts a reindeer, showcasing her lethal proficiency. Trained since she was just two years old by Erik, an ex-CIA operative, she has been molded into a highly skilled assassin. Erik, having left the agency, goes into hiding in the Arctic to shield Hanna from the dangerous world outside.

Full summary

The whole story of Hanna, scene by scene

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Box office

Hanna Box Office & Budget

Hanna grossed $63.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 2.1 times what it cost. $40.3 million came from the US and Canada and $23.5 million (37%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$63.8M

2.1× its budget

US & Canada
$40.3M
International
$23.5M
Budget
$30M
US & Canada 63% Rest of the world 37%
Awards

Hanna Awards & Nominations

Hanna earned 2 award nominations, including Best Action Movie at the Critics' Choice 2012.

2 nominations1 ceremony

Videos

Hanna Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 2 trailers and 5 clips.

All 7 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Hanna (2011) - Trailer #2 [HD]
  • Clip The Prison Escape
  • Clip Hanna and Her Father Prepare To Face Their Enemies
  • Clip Hanna Gets Overwhelmed by Electricity
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hanna?

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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What is the primary skill that Erik Heller trains Hanna in?

Cars

Cars in Hanna

39 cars on screen, including the 1995 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II and the 1982 Mercedes-Benz L 608 D T2.

All 39 cars
  • 1995 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II in Hanna 1995 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II Main role
  • 1982 Mercedes-Benz L 608 D T2 in Hanna 1982 Mercedes-Benz L 608 D T2 Main role
  • AM General HMMWV M1025 in Hanna AM General HMMWV M1025 Minor role
  • 1995 BMW 3 Touring E36 in Hanna 1995 BMW 3 Touring E36 Minor role
Details

Hanna Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “少女杀手的奇幻旅程” and “杀神少女:汉娜”.

Also known as
  • 少女杀手的奇幻旅程
  • 杀神少女:汉娜
  • 殺神少女:漢娜
  • Wer ist Hanna?
  • Ханна. Совершенное оружие
  • 汉娜
  • Hanna - Gyilkos természet
  • Хана
  • האנה
  • Ханна
  • 한나
  • ハンナ
+7 more
  • 少女殺手的奇幻旅程
  • هانا
  • เหี้ยมบริสุทธิ์
  • Hanna Bí Ẩn
  • 殺神少女:漢娜
  • Hana
  • خەننا

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FAQ

Hanna FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hanna, each answered in a sentence.

When was Hanna released?

Hanna was released on April 8, 2011.

Who directed Hanna?

Hanna was directed by Joe Wright.

More films by Joe Wright

Who is in the cast of Hanna?

Hanna stars Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana and Cate Blanchett.

How much did Hanna make at the box office?

Hanna grossed $63.8 million worldwide ($40.3 million domestic, $23.5 million international) on a budget of $30 million.

How is Hanna rated?

Hanna has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Was Hanna nominated for any awards?

Hanna received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does Hanna have a post-credit scene?

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

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