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Mindhunters (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Mindhunters is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Renny Harlin, starring Val Kilmer, Christian Slater and LL Cool J. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $21.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
25%
worldwide gross
$21.1M
Metascore
33
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Mindhunters (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Renny Harlin
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mindhunters About?

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

A group of FBI trainee profilers are sent to a remote island to participate in a behavioral simulation. They are tasked with hunting a phantom killer, but the exercise takes a dark turn when the lines between the simulation and reality become blurred. As suspicion and personal motives surface among the trainees, they find themselves in a desperate fight for survival, unsure of who the real threat is.

Mindhunters Themes & Keywords

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  • dvd extra
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Cast & crew

Mindhunters Cast

Val Kilmer leads the cast, with Christian Slater and LL Cool J. Directed by Renny Harlin.

From the director

More from Renny Harlin

More films directed by Renny Harlin, best-rated first: Bodies at Rest, Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.

Full filmography
Ratings

Mindhunters Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mindhunters 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic.

Plot

Mindhunters Plot Summary

What happens in Mindhunters from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the intricate world of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a top-tier squad of trainee profilers, dubbed the Mindhunters, is sharpening their skills under the guidance of the seasoned expert Jake Harris. This master profiler employs a distinctive teaching method that challenges his students to reenact complex investigations, employing intricate sets, props, and actors to breathe life into the scenarios. The team consists of Bobby, Vince, Nicole, Sara, Rafe, and Lucas, each of whom is mentored by Harris alongside the enigmatic J.D., whose concealed feelings for Nicole add an intriguing layer to their group dynamic.

Full summary

The whole story of Mindhunters, scene by scene

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Box office

Mindhunters Box Office

Mindhunters grossed $21.1 million worldwide. $4.5 million came from the US and Canada and $16.7 million (79%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$21.1M

US & Canada
$4.5M
International
$16.7M
US & Canada 21% Rest of the world 79%
Videos

Mindhunters Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mindhunters.

Mindhunters Official Trailer!
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mindhunters?

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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What is the primary focus of the Mindhunters' training?

Cars

Cars in Mindhunters

8 cars on screen, including the 1986 Volvo 240 and the 1984 Chevrolet B-60.

All 8 cars
  • 1986 Volvo 240 in Mindhunters 1986 Volvo 240 Important role
  • 1984 Chevrolet B-60 in Mindhunters 1984 Chevrolet B-60 Minor role
  • 1980 Cadillac Seville in Mindhunters 1980 Cadillac Seville Background role
  • 1977 Chevrolet Impala in Mindhunters 1977 Chevrolet Impala Background role
Details

Mindhunters Also Known As

35 alternative titles, including “La isla Maldita” and “Mõrvar Meie Seas”.

Also known as
  • La isla Maldita
  • Mõrvar Meie Seas
  • Psycho-Traqueurs
  • To Kynigi tou Dolofonou
  • Jede Sekunde zählt - Mindhunters
  • Lovci na misli
  • Mind Hunters
  • Okhotniki za razumom
  • Myslyvtsi za rozumom
  • Mindhunters - Jede Sekunde zählt
  • Το Κυνήγι του Δολοφόνου
  • Mindhunters - Nella mente del serial killer
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  • Nella mente del serial killer
  • Lovci myšlenek
  • Beyin Avcıları
  • Profession profiler
  • Охотники за разумом
  • Łowcy umysłów
  • Caçadores de Mentes
  • Cazadores de mentes
  • Egy gyilkos agya
  • 八面埋伏
  • Мисливці за розумом
  • ציידי המחשבות
  • 마인드 헌터
  • Ловци на мисли
  • Lovci myšlienok
  • Lovci na ubojice
  • マインドハンター
  • Proto medžiotojai
  • Minţi ucigătoare
  • ตลบหลังฆ่า เกมส์ล่าสังหาร
  • 死亡特訓
  • شکارچیان ذهن
  • Kẻ Săn Linh Hồn

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FAQ

Mindhunters FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Mindhunters?

Mindhunters runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Mindhunters released?

Mindhunters was released on May 13, 2005.

Who directed Mindhunters?

Mindhunters was directed by Renny Harlin.

More films by Renny Harlin

Who is in the cast of Mindhunters?

Mindhunters stars Val Kilmer, Christian Slater and LL Cool J.

How much did Mindhunters make at the box office?

Mindhunters grossed $21.1 million worldwide ($4.5 million domestic, $16.7 million international).

How is Mindhunters rated?

Mindhunters has 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does Mindhunters have a post-credit scene?

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

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