Morgan (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Morgan is a 2016 sci-fi thriller directed by Luke Scott, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Mara and Rose Leslie. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $8.8 million worldwide on a $8 million budget. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Luke Scott
- Budget
- $8M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Morgan About?
The premise of Morgan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A risk management consultant is called in to investigate an incident at a secluded laboratory where a scientist was attacked by a genetically engineered being named Morgan. As the consultant explores the facility and interviews the team, they uncover unsettling truths about the creation and nature of Morgan, and must confront the dangerous implications of advanced bioengineering. The investigation reveals a complex web of ambition, ethical compromises, and the potential for catastrophic consequences.
Morgan Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- humanoid
- biosynthetic creature
- interrogation
- violence
- metaphor
- crashing through a gate
- female jogger
- woman punches a woman
- woman wears a tank top
- crying teenage girl
- one word title
- surprise ending
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- bouquet
- eye patch
- overhead camera shot
- car crash
- psychiatric evaluation
- field test
- bite on the neck
- tear on cheek
- injection in arm
- facial cut
- looking at one's reflection in water
- shot in the belly
- suffocation
- telescopic rifle
- nutritionist
- gray hoodie
- red hoodie
- threatened with a gun
- broken nose
- synthetic human
- pushed through a window
- falling from height
- walking in the woods
- view through rifle scope
- scratches on face
- looking at the camera
- rolling downhill
- hit in the face with a rifle butt
- body bag
- staring at one's hands
- floating body
- aerial camera shot
- murder spree
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman murders a woman
- woman wears a flannel shirt
- psychotronic film
- man with a beard
Morgan Cast
Anya Taylor-Joy leads the cast, with Kate Mara and Rose Leslie. Directed by Luke Scott; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luke Scott
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Morgan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Morgan 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 58% User score
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Letterboxd 2.6 /5
6 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.2 /5
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Morgan Plot Summary
What happens in Morgan 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
The story begins with Dr. Kathy Grieff (Jennifer Jason Leigh) entering a secure area for a meeting with Morgan (Anya Taylor-Joy). The unsettling encounter is monitored through surveillance cameras as they share a meal together. Kathy, expressing her frustrations, reveals her inability to permit Morgan to go outside. In a dramatic turn, Morgan abruptly tosses the table’s contents aside, leaps over it, and violently attacks Kathy, stabbing her in the eye. This prompts the intervention of two other doctors who quickly sedate Morgan.
Full summary
The whole story of Morgan, scene by scene
Morgan Box Office & Budget
Morgan grossed $8.8 million worldwide on a $8 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost. $3.9 million came from the US and Canada and $4.9 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.8M
1.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $3.9M
- International
- $4.9M
- Budget
- $8M
Morgan Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 1 featurette.
- Teaser Morgan | Teaser Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX
- Featurette Morgan | Modified Organism: The Science Behind Morgan - Self Improvers | 20th Century FOX
How Well Do You Know Morgan?
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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Who plays the role of Dr. Kathy Grieff?
Cars in Morgan
5 cars on screen, including the 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager and the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role -
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 Important role -
2009 Dodge Charger Minor role
Morgan Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Морган” and “Morgan: A Evolução”.
- Also known as
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- Морган
- Morgan: A Evolução
- Morgane
- Морґан
- Das Morgan Projekt
- 摩根
- 모건
- מורגן
- 魔詭
- モーガン プロトタイプ L-9
- Morgana
- 人工殺姬 MORGAN
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Morgan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Morgan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Morgan?
Morgan runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Morgan released?
Morgan was released on September 2, 2016.
Who directed Morgan?
Morgan was directed by Luke Scott.
More films by Luke Scott Who is in the cast of Morgan?
Morgan stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Mara and Rose Leslie, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Morgan make at the box office?
Morgan grossed $8.8 million worldwide ($3.9 million domestic, $4.9 million international) on a budget of $8 million.
How is Morgan rated?
Morgan has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 48 on Metacritic, 58% on TMDB and 2.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Morgan have a post-credit scene?
No. Morgan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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