Invincible (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Invincible is a 2002 war drama directed by Werner Herzog, starring Tim Roth and Jouko Ahola. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes and earned $180,616 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic. Stream it on YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 2h 13m (133 min)
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fine Line Features
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What Is Invincible About?
The premise of Invincible without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A billionaire inventor, Leor Teska, collaborates with Col. John Taylor to create advanced nanotechnology for military applications. When test subject Brock Cortez unexpectedly escapes, the company's head of security, Cam Devore, is tasked with preventing him from revealing the sensitive operation. The story explores themes of innovation, security, and the potential consequences of cutting-edge technology falling into the wrong hands.
Invincible Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- strongman
- jewish
- blacksmith
- rabbi
- poland
- occult
- amputation
- leg amputation
- wound
- nail
- playing piano
- piano playing
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- rooster
- one word title
- yacht
- wrestling
- trial
- synagogue
- storm trooper
- small town
- singer
- show business
- seance
- riot
- restaurant
- pianist
- paul joseph goebbels
- party
- orchestra
- operation
- murder
- movie theater
- magician
- judge
- jellyfish
- hospital
- homesickness
- gun
- fight
- family relationships
- elephant
- clairvoyant
- circus
- chorus girl
- berlin germany
- 1930s
- nazi
- opera
- based on true story
- independent film
Where to Watch Invincible
Stream it on YouTube Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Invincible Cast
Tim Roth leads the cast, with Jouko Ahola. Directed by Werner Herzog.
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Director Werner Herzog
Invincible Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Invincible 55 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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Invincible Plot Summary
What happens in Invincible from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Zishe Breitbart is the son of an Orthodox Jewish blacksmith living in a rural Polish shtetl, where daily life is a cycle of hard labor and close community. Born with an almost astonishing physical power, he works at demanding manual tasks from dawn until dusk, and the strength he builds becomes both a gift and a responsibility he never asked for. A talent agent sooner or later spots this extraordinary force, recognizing that Breitbart’s raw power could translate into a dramatic career in Berlin, where the appetite for strongmen and sensational acts runs high. The move signals a sharp turn from a quiet, intimate life to a bright, risky stage, and Breitbart steps into a new identity as a public spectacle.
Full summary
The whole story of Invincible, scene by scene
Invincible Box Office
Invincible grossed $180,616 worldwide. $81,954 came from the US and Canada and $98,662 (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$180.6K
- US & Canada
- $82K
- International
- $98.7K
Invincible Awards & Nominations
Invincible was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2024 1 nomination- Nominated Live Action Short Film
Invincible Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Invincible.
How Well Do You Know Invincible?
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 strongman protagonist?
Cars in Invincible
8 cars on screen, including the 1938 Maybach SW 38 Cabriolet and the Mercedes-Benz Unknown.
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1928 Chrysler 52 Background role
Invincible Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Niezwyciężony” and “Invincible - Unbesiegbar”.
- Also known as
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- Niezwyciężony
- Invincible - Unbesiegbar
- Invincibile
- Unbesiegbar
- ניצחון אמיתי
- A legyőzhetetlen
- Непобедимият
- Непобедимый
- 战无不胜
- 드래곤
- Непереможний
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Invincible FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Invincible, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Invincible?
Invincible runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
When was Invincible released?
Invincible was released on September 20, 2002.
Who directed Invincible?
Invincible was directed by Werner Herzog.
More films by Werner Herzog Who is in the cast of Invincible?
Invincible stars Tim Roth and Jouko Ahola.
Where can I watch Invincible?
In the US, Invincible is streaming on YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Invincible make at the box office?
Invincible grossed $180,616 worldwide ($81,954 domestic, $98,662 international).
How is Invincible rated?
Invincible has 55 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Was Invincible nominated for any awards?
Invincible received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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