Panic (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Panic is a 2001 drama thriller directed by Henry Bromell, starring William H. Macy and Neve Campbell. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $779,137 worldwide on a $1 million budget. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Henry Bromell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roxie Releasing
- Budget
- $1M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Panic About?
The premise of Panic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A journalist battling severe agoraphobia must overcome his fears to rescue his neighbor, who has been abducted. His desperate search takes him into dangerous territory, forcing him to confront not only the external threats lurking in the city but also the internal demons he’s been trying to escape. The harrowing experience tests his courage and challenges his perception of reality.
Panic Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- panic
- panic room
- cat and mouse
- secret room
- female protagonist
- diabetic
- safe room
- containment
- hitchcockian
- deception
- psychological thriller
- threatened with a knife
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- knife
- hostage
- psychological torture
- walking on broken glass
- neo noir
- suspense
- tank top
- diabetes
- brownstone
- safe
- intruder
- insulin
- home invasion
- psychological manipulation
- mind game
- hidden truth
- tough girl
- alone against the odds
- single set production
- die hard scenario
- strong female lead
- strong female character
- minimal cast
- shot in sequence
- heavy rain
- survival
- attacked with a knife
- death threat
- female victim
- psycho killer
- psychopath
- cell phone
- manipulation
- attempted murder
- woman in jeopardy
- torture
- truck
- mother daughter relationship
Panic Cast
William H. Macy leads the cast, with Neve Campbell. Directed by Henry Bromell.
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Director Henry Bromell
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One more film directed by Henry Bromell: Last Call.
Panic Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Panic 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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Panic Plot Summary
What happens in Panic 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
Recently divorced Meg Altman (Jodie Foster) and her 11-year-old daughter Sarah (Kirsten Stewart) have just moved into a four-story brownstone located on the upper west side of New York City. Sarah has a medical condition, as she is diabetic. This house, renovated in 1994, boasts all the expected modern amenities, including a quaint yard and an impressive amount of living space that is quite rare for Manhattan, encompassing a lot size of 21 feet by 53 feet which permits for a lovely garden. An intriguing feature of the house is its working elevator, a practical addition for moving between the levels.
Full summary
The whole story of Panic, scene by scene
Panic Box Office & Budget
Panic grossed $779,137 worldwide on a $1 million budget, 78% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$779.1K
78% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $779.1K
- Budget
- $1M
Panic Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Panic.
How Well Do You Know Panic?
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 are the main characters in 'Panic'?
Cars in Panic
13 cars on screen, including the 1989 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1966 Buick Riviera.
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1989 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role -
1966 Buick Riviera Minor role -
1962 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Minor role -
1978 Cadillac Eldorado Minor role
Panic Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Panic - Der Tod hat Tradition” and “Panic - Auch ein Killer ist nur ein Mensch”.
- Also known as
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- Panic - Der Tod hat Tradition
- Panic - Auch ein Killer ist nur ein Mensch
- Panică
- Pânico
- Pánik
- Panik
- Паника
- Паніка
- 杀手无罪
- בהלה
- Panika
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Movies Like Panic
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Panic Room, Panic and Panic Attack.
Panic FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Panic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Panic?
Panic runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Panic released?
Panic was released on January 12, 2001.
Who directed Panic?
Panic was directed by Henry Bromell.
More films by Henry Bromell Who is in the cast of Panic?
Panic stars William H. Macy and Neve Campbell.
How much did Panic make at the box office?
Panic grossed $779,137 worldwide on a budget of $1 million.
How is Panic rated?
Panic has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Panic have a post-credit scene?
No. Panic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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