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Paranoia (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Paranoia is a 2013 drama thriller directed by Robert Luketic, starring Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford. It is based on Paranoia by Joseph Finder. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $17.1 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
worldwide gross
$17.1M
Metascore
32
budget
$35M
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Paranoia (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Robert Luketic
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$35M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Paranoia About?

The premise of Paranoia without spoilers, adapted from Paranoia by Joseph Finder. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a fiercely competitive world dominated by tech giants, two powerful billionaires are locked in a bitter rivalry rooted in a shared history. A promising young employee finds himself unexpectedly drawn into their dangerous game of corporate espionage, tempted by the promise of immense wealth. He soon discovers that navigating this high-stakes conflict involves a precarious balancing act, where his safety and future hang in the balance as he’s caught between the two powerful figures.

Paranoia Themes & Keywords

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  • thumbprint
  • traffic
  • man wears a swimsuit
  • man wrapped in a towel
  • aerial camera shot
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • baseball game
  • bare chested male
  • playing chess
  • ends with a kiss
  • medical insurance
+38 more
  • dark comedy
  • australian actor playing american character
  • power
  • mentor
  • danger
  • paranoia
  • deception
  • corporation
  • rival
  • office
  • corporate espionage
  • spy
  • employer employee relationship
  • coworker coworker relationship
  • manor house
  • terminal illness
  • target practice
  • blonde
  • bodyguard
  • beer
  • seduction
  • motorcycle
  • watching tv
  • single parent
  • single father
  • tragic past
  • revelation
  • blood
  • escape
  • held at gunpoint
  • corporate takeover
  • suspense
  • marketing director
  • kitchen
  • flashlight
  • power outage
  • elevator
  • metal detector
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Cast & crew

Paranoia Cast

Liam Hemsworth leads the cast, with Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford. Directed by Robert Luketic.

From the director

More from Robert Luketic

More films directed by Robert Luketic, best-rated first: Legally Blonde, 21, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! and The Ugly Truth.

Full filmography
Ratings

Paranoia Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Paranoia 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Plot

Paranoia Plot Summary

What happens in Paranoia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Adam Cassidy, Liam Hemsworth, is a low-level inventor who works for a powerful corporation led by Nicholas Wyatt, Gary Oldman. After a firing for insubordination, he uses the company’s credit card to pay for bottle service for his friends at a club, triggering a coercive trap: Wyatt and his enforcer, Miles Meachum, threaten to have him arrested for fraud unless he becomes a corporate spy.

Full summary

The whole story of Paranoia, scene by scene

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Box office

Paranoia Box Office & Budget

Paranoia grossed $17.1 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 49% of what it cost. $7.4 million came from the US and Canada and $9.7 million (57%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$17.1M

49% of its budget back

US & Canada
$7.4M
International
$9.7M
Budget
$35M
US & Canada 43% Rest of the world 57%
Videos

Paranoia Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Paranoia.

Paranoia Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Liam Hemsworth, Amber Heard Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Paranoia?

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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Cars

Cars in Paranoia

42 cars on screen, including the 2011 Fisker Karma and the 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet B8.

All 42 cars
  • 2011 Fisker Karma in Paranoia 2011 Fisker Karma Important role
  • 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet B8 in Paranoia 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet B8 Minor role
  • 2010 Bentley Mulsanne in Paranoia 2010 Bentley Mulsanne Minor role
  • 2006 Cadillac DTS in Paranoia 2006 Cadillac DTS Minor role

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FAQ

Paranoia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Paranoia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Paranoia?

Paranoia runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Paranoia released?

Paranoia was released on August 16, 2013.

Who directed Paranoia?

Paranoia was directed by Robert Luketic.

More films by Robert Luketic

Who is in the cast of Paranoia?

Paranoia stars Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford.

How much did Paranoia make at the box office?

Paranoia grossed $17.1 million worldwide ($7.4 million domestic, $9.7 million international) on a budget of $35 million.

How is Paranoia rated?

Paranoia has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 32 on Metacritic, 57% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Is Paranoia based on a book?

Yes. Paranoia is adapted from Paranoia by Joseph Finder.

Does Paranoia have a post-credit scene?

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

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