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Open Windows (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Open Windows is a 2014 action thriller directed by Nacho Vigalondo, starring Elijah Wood, Sasha Grey and Neil Maskell. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $550,108 worldwide. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

IMDb rating
5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
worldwide gross
$550.1K
Metascore
47
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Open Windows (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Nacho Vigalondo
Genres
Action , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
Cinedigm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Open Windows About?

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

A dinner date with actress Jill Goddard (Sasha Grey) becomes a dangerous obsession for Elijah Wood’s character, Nick. When Jill cancels their prize, Nick is offered a chance to secretly monitor her through a webcam. Drawn into her world, he finds himself embroiled in a thrilling and suspenseful game of deception and peril, where appearances are deceiving and his survival is at stake.

Open Windows Themes & Keywords

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  • female bondage
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  • gps
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  • hotel room
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Cast & crew

Open Windows Cast

Elijah Wood leads the cast, with Sasha Grey and Neil Maskell. Directed by Nacho Vigalondo.

Ratings

Open Windows Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Open Windows 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

Plot

Open Windows Plot Summary

What happens in Open Windows from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Winning a high-stakes online contest grants Nick the chance to dine with his idol, Jill Goddard. However, his excitement quickly turns into confusion when a mysterious individual named Chord informs him that Jill has inexplicably canceled their meeting. To pacify Nick, Chord sends him hacked live feeds of Jill, who is secretly rendezvousing with her lover, Tony, at the very hotel Nick is staying in. When the lights in his hotel room suddenly illuminate, Tony notices Nick’s hidden camera, which raises his suspicions.

Full summary

The whole story of Open Windows, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Open Windows Box Office

Open Windows grossed $550,108 worldwide. $1,750 came from the US and Canada and $548,358 (100%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$550.1K

US & Canada
$1.8K
International
$548.4K
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Videos

Open Windows Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Open Windows.

Open Windows Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Elijah Wood Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Open Windows?

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 is Nick eagerly preparing to meet for dinner?

Cars

Cars in Open Windows

15 cars on screen, including the 1992 Cadillac Seville STS and the 1999 Chrysler 300 M.

All 15 cars
  • 1992 Cadillac Seville STS in Open Windows 1992 Cadillac Seville STS Important role
  • 1999 Chrysler 300 M in Open Windows 1999 Chrysler 300 M Important role
  • 2000 Dodge Neon in Open Windows 2000 Dodge Neon Important role
  • 1998 Cadillac Seville STS in Open Windows 1998 Cadillac Seville STS Minor role

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FAQ

Open Windows FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Open Windows?

Open Windows runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Open Windows released?

Open Windows was released on November 7, 2014.

Who directed Open Windows?

Open Windows was directed by Nacho Vigalondo.

More films by Nacho Vigalondo

Who is in the cast of Open Windows?

Open Windows stars Elijah Wood, Sasha Grey and Neil Maskell.

How much did Open Windows make at the box office?

Open Windows grossed $550,108 worldwide ($1,750 domestic, $548,358 international).

How is Open Windows rated?

Open Windows has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.

Does Open Windows have a post-credit scene?

No. Open Windows has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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