Horsemen (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Horsemen is a 2009 drama thriller directed by Jonas Åkerlund, starring Dennis Quaid, Ziyi Zhang and Lou Taylor Pucci. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $2.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jonas Åkerlund
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Horsemen About?
The premise of Horsemen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the tragic loss of his wife, detective Aidan Breslin struggles to connect with his sons while grappling with his own grief. A disturbing series of murders, seemingly inspired by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, plagues the city, forcing Breslin to confront a dark chapter in his past. As he investigates, he uncovers a surprising connection between himself and the perpetrators, leading him down a perilous path of self-discovery and danger.
Horsemen Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bible quote
- police detective
- death
- murder
- forensic dentist
- homosexual
- dunking head in water
- suspension
- piercing
- suicide
- single parent
- murder of a pregnant woman
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- photograph
- parent teacher conference
- injection
- hung from a hook
- fire
- filmed killing
- family relationships
- electric saw
- duct tape over mouth
- drugged drink
- dripping blood
- death of brother
- computer chip
- cancer
- blood
- blood splatter
- bible
- bad parenting
- babysitter
- attempted robbery
- adopted daughter
- widower
- torture
- murder investigation
- loss of wife
- loss of mother
- reference to the four horsemen of the apocalypse
- brother brother relationship
- police
- father son relationship
- detective
- one word title
- snuff film
- foster parent
- orphan
- $20 bill
- electric toothbrush
- symbolism
Horsemen Cast
Dennis Quaid leads the cast, with Ziyi Zhang and Lou Taylor Pucci. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund.
- Director Jonas Åkerlund
More from Jonas Åkerlund
More films directed by Jonas Åkerlund, best-rated first: Spun, Lords of Chaos, Polar and Billy Idol Should Be Dead.
Horsemen Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Horsemen 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 17% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 25%
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TMDB 59% User score
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Horsemen Plot Summary
What happens in Horsemen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with an older man and his dog embarking on a winter morning hunt when an unusual sight captures his attention: a serving tray perched on a stand in the middle of a frozen lake. As he approaches, he notices the eerie phrase “Come and See” etched on several surrounding trees. Curiosity piqued, he lifts the tray’s lid, and though his reaction is one of shock, his fate remains a mystery.
Full summary
The whole story of Horsemen, scene by scene
Horsemen Box Office
Horsemen grossed $2.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.4M
- International
- $2.4M
Horsemen Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Horsemen.
How Well Do You Know Horsemen?
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
What cryptic message does the elderly gentleman discover on the frozen lake?
Cars in Horsemen
15 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2004 Acura TL.
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria Main role -
2004 Acura TL Background role -
Blue Bird TC 2000 Background role -
1967 Chevrolet C/K-Series Background role
Horsemen Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “The Horsemen” and “Les Cavaliers de l'Apocalypse”.
- Also known as
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- The Horsemen
- Les Cavaliers de l'Apocalypse
- The Horsemen - Mein ist die Rache
- Los 4 jinetes del apocalipsis
- Os Cavaleiros do Apocalipse
- 天啓4騎士
- 天啓四騎士
- Jezdci Apokalypsy
- Mahşerin Dört Atlısı
- Всадники апокалипсиса
- 天启四骑士
- Los jinetes del Apocalipsis
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- Horsemen - Jeźdźcy Apokalipsy
- Az apokalipszis lovasai
- Οι Τέσσερις Καβαλάρηδες της Αποκάλυψης
- הפרשים
- Horsemen Of The Apocalypse
- Jātnieki
- Конниците
- Jazdci apokalypsy
- Los cuatro jinetes del Apocalipsis
- 호스맨
- Apokalipsės pranašai, მხედრები
- ホースメン
- Вершники апокаліпсу
- 天啟4騎士
- อำมหิต 4 สะท้าน
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Movies Like Horsemen
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Calm with Horses, Riders of Justice and Broken Horses.
Horsemen FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Horsemen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Horsemen?
Horsemen runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Horsemen released?
Horsemen was released on March 6, 2009.
Who directed Horsemen?
Horsemen was directed by Jonas Åkerlund.
More films by Jonas Åkerlund Who is in the cast of Horsemen?
Horsemen stars Dennis Quaid, Ziyi Zhang and Lou Taylor Pucci.
How much did Horsemen make at the box office?
Horsemen grossed $2.4 million worldwide.
How is Horsemen rated?
Horsemen has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59% on TMDB.
Does Horsemen have a post-credit scene?
No. Horsemen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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