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Redemption (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Redemption is a 2013 action thriller directed by Steven Knight, starring Jason Statham. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $12.7 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
worldwide gross
$12.7M
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Redemption (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Steven Knight
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Redemption About?

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

Seeking freedom from a controlling father, Zoya begins a dangerous journey to establish her independence. Her quest for redemption is challenged by a powerful and ruthless group of abusers and deceivers who stand in her way. She must overcome numerous obstacles and confront those who seek to control her, fighting for her liberation and a chance at a new life.

Redemption Themes & Keywords

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  • ex special forces
  • tough guy
  • anti hero
  • haunted by the past
  • hand to hand combat
  • assumed identity
  • street life
  • enforcer
  • guilt
  • nun
  • title spoken by character
  • surprise ending
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  • younger version of character
  • deserted
  • deserter
  • pain
  • score
  • troop
  • trooper
  • suffering
  • noose
  • hang
  • hanged
  • rope
  • dope
  • retaliation
  • angry retaliation
  • retribution
  • vengeance
  • long hair
  • blonde woman
  • nunnery
  • smoking
  • penthouse
  • rooftop
  • avenger
  • gathering
  • rooftop party
  • carton
  • soho
  • soho house
  • flat
  • innuendo
  • gay
  • gay innuendo
  • opera
  • nonviolence
  • ballet dance
  • dance
  • classical dance
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Cast & crew

Redemption Cast

Jason Statham stars in Redemption. Directed by Steven Knight.

From the director

More from Steven Knight

More films directed by Steven Knight, best-rated first: Locke, Serenity, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony and Hummingbird.

Full filmography
Ratings

Redemption Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Redemption 6.2/10.

Plot

Redemption Plot Summary

What happens in Redemption from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Joseph Smith, portrayed by Jason Statham, is a former Special Forces veteran who has gone AWOL from his unit in Afghanistan. Now, he finds himself living as a homeless drunk on the streets of London, grappling with his circumstances. In a desperate attempt to evade thugs, he breaks into an apartment belonging to a man named Damon, who happens to be away for months. Embracing this new identity, Joseph starts to call himself Joey Jones. Amidst this turmoil, he is driven by the need to locate Isabel, a woman he was ripped away from while hustling on the streets.

Full summary

The whole story of Redemption, scene by scene

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Box office

Redemption Box Office

Redemption grossed $12.7 million worldwide. $36,895 came from the US and Canada and $12.6 million (100%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.7M

US & Canada
$36.9K
International
$12.6M
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Redemption?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Redemption

15 cars on screen, including the 2004 Kia Pregio and the 1971 Volkswagen Bus T2 Typ 2.

All 15 cars
  • 2004 Kia Pregio in Redemption 2004 Kia Pregio Important role
  • 1971 Volkswagen Bus T2 Typ 2 in Redemption 1971 Volkswagen Bus T2 Typ 2 Important role
  • 1997 BMW R 1100 RT-P in Redemption 1997 BMW R 1100 RT-P Minor role
  • 2011 Citroën C5 in Redemption 2011 Citroën C5 Minor role
Details

Redemption Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “救贖” and “Rédemption”.

Also known as
  • 救贖
  • Rédemption

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FAQ

Redemption FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Redemption, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Redemption?

Redemption runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Redemption released?

Redemption was released on June 28, 2013.

Who directed Redemption?

Redemption was directed by Steven Knight.

More films by Steven Knight

Who is in the cast of Redemption?

Redemption stars Jason Statham.

How much did Redemption make at the box office?

Redemption grossed $12.7 million worldwide ($36,895 domestic, $12.6 million international).

How is Redemption rated?

Redemption has 6.2/10 on IMDb and 3.8/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Redemption have a post-credit scene?

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

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