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Inferno (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Inferno is a 2016 action thriller directed by Ron Howard, starring Ben Foster, Tom Hanks and Irrfan Khan. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $220 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. Critics gave it 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
23%
worldwide gross
$220M
Metascore
42
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Inferno (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 1m (121 min)
Director
Ron Howard
Genres
Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi , Drama
Original language
English
Budget
$75M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Inferno About?

The premise of Inferno without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Renowned symbologist Robert Langdon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous situation, suffering from amnesia and thrust into a race against time. He must decode cryptic clues inspired by Dante's Inferno to prevent a global catastrophe. Partnering with the intelligent Dr. Sienna Brooks, Langdon journeys across Europe, facing perilous obstacles as he attempts to unravel a complex and sinister plot while also piecing together his lost memories.

Inferno Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • amnesia
  • church
  • museum
  • police
  • virus
  • professor
  • europe
  • world health organization
  • hunt
  • conspiracy
  • mural
  • famous painting
+38 more
  • moral dilemma
  • basilica cistern
  • hagia sophia
  • art
  • baptistry
  • head injury
  • plague
  • reference to dante's inferno
  • mask of death
  • college professor
  • short term memory loss
  • danger
  • concert
  • wet t shirt
  • female killer
  • chase
  • florence italy
  • kidnapping
  • betrayal
  • sequel
  • suicide
  • female partner
  • hell
  • bullet
  • sinner
  • message
  • secret
  • question
  • pain
  • engineer
  • protection
  • safety
  • turkey the country
  • knocked unconscious
  • plastic bag
  • clue
  • ceo
  • super weapon
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Cast & crew

Inferno Cast

Ben Foster leads the cast, with Tom Hanks and Irrfan Khan. Directed by Ron Howard; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ron Howard

More films directed by Ron Howard, best-rated first: Parenthood, Rush, Frost/Nixon and Rebuilding Paradise.

Full filmography
Ratings

Inferno Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Inferno 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

Plot

Inferno Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Inferno from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Harvard University professor Robert Langdon finds himself awakening in a hospital room located in the enchanting city of Florence, Italy. However, he’s confronted with a fog of amnesia, unable to recollect the events that led him there. Instead, his mind is haunted by vivid visions of a devastated Earth. Among the medical staff is Dr. Sienna Brooks, who explains that his amnesia stems from a bullet wound to his head. Just as they discuss his situation, the police arrive to question Langdon, but in a shocking twist, the officer turns out to be Vayentha, an assassin portrayed by Ana Ularu, who murders the doctor and forces Langdon and Sienna to flee to her apartment in order to dodge danger.

Full summary

The whole story of Inferno, scene by scene, with the ending explained

Read the full summary
Box office

Inferno Box Office & Budget

Inferno grossed $220 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $34.3 million came from the US and Canada and $185.7 million (84%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$220M

2.9× its budget

US & Canada
$34.3M
International
$185.7M
Budget
$75M
US & Canada 16% Rest of the world 84%
Videos

Inferno Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

INFERNO - Teaser Trailer (HD)
  • Trailer INFERNO - Official Trailer (HD)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Inferno?

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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What is the name of the protagonist played by Tom Hanks?

Cars

Cars in Inferno

45 cars on screen, including the 2014 BMW R 1200 RT-P and the 2012 Fiat 500.

All 45 cars
  • 2014 BMW R 1200 RT-P in Inferno 2014 BMW R 1200 RT-P Important role
  • 2012 Fiat 500 in Inferno 2012 Fiat 500 Important role
  • 2015 Fiat 500X in Inferno 2015 Fiat 500X Important role
  • 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Inferno 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 Minor role
Details

Inferno Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “達文西密碼 - 地獄解碼” and “Robert Langdon III: Inferno”.

Also known as
  • 達文西密碼 - 地獄解碼
  • Robert Langdon III: Inferno
  • The Da Vinci Code 3: Inferno
  • インフェルノ:2016
  • Robert Langdon: 3 - Inferno
  • 地狱解码
  • Инферно
  • התופת
  • Інферно
  • 但丁密码
  • Ад
  • Cehennem
+6 more
  • 인페르노
  • 地獄
  • インフェルノ
  • Hỏa Ngục
  • โลกันตนรก
  • इन्फ़र्नो, ინფერნო

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FAQ

Inferno FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Inferno?

Inferno runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

When was Inferno released?

Inferno was released on October 28, 2016.

Who directed Inferno?

Inferno was directed by Ron Howard.

More films by Ron Howard

Who is in the cast of Inferno?

Inferno stars Ben Foster, Tom Hanks and Irrfan Khan, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Inferno make at the box office?

Inferno grossed $220 million worldwide ($34.3 million domestic, $185.7 million international) on a budget of $75 million.

How is Inferno rated?

Inferno has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Inferno have a post-credit scene?

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

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