Logan (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Logan is a 2017 action thriller directed by James Mangold, starring Hugh Jackman, Stephen Merchant and Patrick Stewart. It is inspired by Wolverine: Old Man Logan by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $619.2 million worldwide on a $97 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- James Mangold
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $97M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Logan About?
The premise of Logan without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
In a dystopian future, a weary Logan lives a secluded life in Mexico, caring for a weakened Professor X. Their quiet existence is disrupted by the appearance of a young mutant girl with a mysterious connection to Logan's own past. Pursued by dangerous forces seeking to exploit her abilities, Logan is drawn into a desperate fight to protect her, confronting painful memories and embracing his destiny as a hero.
Logan Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- x men
- mutant
- death of protagonist
- superhero
- feral child
- returning character killed off
- self sacrifice
- child soldier
- mutant child
- surprise ending
- reluctant hero
- based on comic book
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- based on comic
- knife fight
- logan character
- girl
- wolverine character
- professor
- canadian
- future
- telescope
- child assassin
- yelling
- sadism
- rage
- north dakota
- harpoon
- moral dilemma
- opening action scene
- torture
- happy birthday to you
- road trip
- killer child
- u.s. canadian border
- u.s. mexico border
- border patrol
- mexico
- el paso texas
- juarez mexico
- old age
- tied feet
- claw fight
- extreme violence
- blood
- cyborg
- superhero action
- on the road
- neo western
- third part
- female nudity
Logan Cast
Hugh Jackman leads the cast, with Stephen Merchant and Patrick Stewart. Directed by James Mangold; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director James Mangold
Also Starring in Logan
· 3 moreLogan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Logan 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 91%
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 78% User score
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Letterboxd 4.1 /5
11K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Logan Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Logan 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 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 2029, the world stands on the precipice of mutant extinction, as no new mutants have emerged for 25 years. James “Logan” Howlett (Hugh Jackman), known in his glory days as Wolverine, now leads a mundane life as a chauffeur in Texas. The once formidable healing factor that sustained him has diminished, resulting in a significantly aged body. Logan resides in a dilapidated smelting plant just over the Mexican border with Caliban (Stephen Merchant), a mutant tracker, where they both care for Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), who is battling the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. This condition not only clouds his mind but also triggers destructive seizures that inflict excruciating pain on both Logan and Caliban, a pain that can only be soothed by administering tranquilizers to Xavier.
Full summary
The whole story of Logan, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Logan Box Office & Budget
Logan grossed $619.2 million worldwide on a $97 million budget, 6.4 times what it cost. $226.3 million came from the US and Canada and $392.9 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$619.2M
6.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $226.3M
- International
- $392.9M
- Budget
- $97M
Logan Awards & Nominations
Logan was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 5 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2018.
5 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2018 3 nominations- Nominated Best Action Movie
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Patrick Stewart
- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress – Dafne Keen
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2018 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
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Oscars 2018 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Logan Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Trailer Official UK Trailer 2
- Clip "You Know the Drill"
- Clip Full Scene
How Well Do You Know Logan?
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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Cars in Logan
57 cars on screen, including the Chrysler E8 and the 1985 Chevrolet Suburban.
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1985 Chevrolet Suburban Important role -
1976 Ford Bronco Important role -
2001 Ford Excursion Important role
Logan Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Wolverine 3” and “엑스맨”.
- Also known as
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- Wolverine 3
- 엑스맨
- 로건
- Logan Noir
- Wolverine 3 - Logan
- X-Men: Logan
- X-Men 10: Logan
- Logan: Trận Chiến Cuối Cùng
- LOGAN／ローガン：2017
- 金刚狼3：殊死一战
- Logan - The Wolverine
- Λόγκαν
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- לוגאן: וולברין
- Логан
- Logan – Farkas
- Лоґан: Росомаха
- Logan: Wolverine
- Loganas. Ernis
- Логан: Върколакът
- 羅根
- X-Men 9: Logan - Trận Chiến Cuối Cùng
- LOGAN／ローガン
- लोगान
- โลแกน เดอะ วูล์ฟเวอรีน
- لوگان
- Logans
- لوغان
- 盧根, ლოგანი
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Movies Like Logan
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including X-Men Origins: Wolverine, X-Men and The Wolverine.
Logan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Logan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Logan?
Logan runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Logan released?
Logan was released on March 3, 2017.
Who directed Logan?
Logan was directed by James Mangold.
More films by James Mangold Who is in the cast of Logan?
Logan stars Hugh Jackman, Stephen Merchant and Patrick Stewart, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Logan make at the box office?
Logan grossed $619.2 million worldwide ($226.3 million domestic, $392.9 million international) on a budget of $97 million.
How is Logan rated?
Logan has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Was Logan nominated for any awards?
Logan received 5 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Logan have a post-credit scene?
No. Logan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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