No Such Thing (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
No Such Thing is a 2002 drama horror film directed by Hal Hartley, starring Sarah Polley and Robert John Burke. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $62,703 worldwide. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Hal Hartley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is No Such Thing About?
The premise of No Such Thing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Consumed by grief and fueled by rage, James and Darnell find themselves locked in a violent confrontation across the streets of Syracuse. Their animosity escalates into a brutal reckoning, revealing long-held secrets and exposing the dark forces responsible for the attacks on them both. The confrontation forces them to confront painful truths and the sinister connections that bind them.
No Such Thing Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- monster
- iceland
- rural setting
- surgery
- airplane crash
- remote island
- fairy tale
- metaphor
- fable
- binoculars
- gunshot
- isolation
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- airport
- icelandic
- allegory
- new york city
- fiance fiancee relationship
- dark comedy
- young
- hartley and nikaido
- handcuffs
- upskirt camera shot
- hartley and burke
- boss
- media
- creature
- myth
- survivor
- society
- new york
- siren the alarm
- countdown
- army
- scientist
- science experiment
- photographer
- remote control
- passed out
- horseback riding
- neck brace
- reykjavik iceland
- fishing boat
- tape recorder
- escape
- reporter
- beating
- supernatural power
- island
- press
- village
No Such Thing Cast
Sarah Polley leads the cast, with Robert John Burke. Directed by Hal Hartley.
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Director Hal Hartley
More from Hal Hartley
More films directed by Hal Hartley, best-rated first: Trust, Henry Fool, Ned Rifle and The Unbelievable Truth.
No Such Thing Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave No Such Thing 36 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 59% User score
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No Such Thing Plot Summary
What happens in No Such Thing 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
In a reality where the line between television and the real world has become increasingly tenuous, Beatrice (Sarah Polley), a resilient young woman, stumbles into a web of mystery following a cryptic message from her fiancé, Jim. This eerie dispatch, originating from the remote wilderness of Iceland, hints at a mysterious force hiding beneath the surface. Driven by an urgent need to rescue her beloved, Beatrice persuades her formidable boss to allow her the opportunity to journey to the icy wilderness. However, circumstances take a dark turn when her plane crashes, leaving her as the sole survivor of the catastrophic event.
Full summary
The whole story of No Such Thing, scene by scene
No Such Thing Box Office
No Such Thing grossed $62,703 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$62.7K
- US & Canada
- $62.7K
No Such Thing Trailers & Videos
The trailer of No Such Thing.
How Well Do You Know No Such Thing?
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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Who is the protagonist of 'No Such Thing'?
Cars in No Such Thing
10 cars on screen, including the 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 1994 Ford Econoline.
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1999 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role -
1994 Ford Econoline Minor role -
1994 Ford F-150 Minor role -
2000 Lexus IS 200 Minor role
No Such Thing Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Нічого подібного” and “Ilyen nincs”.
- Also known as
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- Нічого подібного
- Ilyen nincs
- No such a thing
- Няма такова нещо
- Monster
- 세상에 없는 것
- 终止不幸
- Монстр, ეგეთი ცხოველი არ არსებობს
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No Such Thing FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of No Such Thing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is No Such Thing?
No Such Thing runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was No Such Thing released?
No Such Thing was released on March 29, 2002.
Who directed No Such Thing?
No Such Thing was directed by Hal Hartley.
More films by Hal Hartley Who is in the cast of No Such Thing?
No Such Thing stars Sarah Polley and Robert John Burke.
How much did No Such Thing make at the box office?
No Such Thing grossed $62,703 worldwide.
How is No Such Thing rated?
No Such Thing has 36 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does No Such Thing have a post-credit scene?
No. No Such Thing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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