Project X (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Project X is a 2012 comedy directed by Nima Nourizadeh, starring Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper and Alexis Knapp. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $102.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Nima Nourizadeh
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Project X About?
The premise of Project X without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three high school seniors, looking to make a lasting impression before graduation, throw a party intended to be memorable. What begins as a typical teenage gathering quickly escalates into an out-of-control event, leading to property damage, unexpected guests, and widespread mayhem. The night tests the limits of friendship and responsibility, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake and serving as a humorous, cautionary tale about the consequences of reckless behavior.
Project X Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- birthday party
- teen movie
- sex
- male friendship
- friendship between boys
- bare chested male
- male nudity
- party
- high school senior
- teen comedy
- teenager
- looking at the camera
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- erection
- ecstasy
- male rear nudity
- found footage
- cell phone
- cell phone video
- friendship
- stupidity
- wild party
- besteirol
- best friend
- underwater scene
- cult film
- disc jockey
- 2010s
- 21st century
- crude humor comedy
- night
- female nudity
- high school
- birthday
- camera
- violence
- smartphone
- profanity
- millennial generation
- generation y
- vomiting
- trampoline
- misogyny
- misogynist
- immolation
- lime
- jumping into a pool
- sex doll
- driving a car without a door
- interracial kiss
- exploding car
Project X Cast
Thomas Mann leads the cast, with Oliver Cooper and Alexis Knapp. Directed by Nima Nourizadeh; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nima Nourizadeh
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Project X Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Project X 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 28% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 61%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
5.3K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Project X Plot Summary
What happens in Project X 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 Pasadena, two high school buddies, Costa and J.B., are on a mission to host an unforgettable birthday bash for their friend Thomas. With Thomas’s parents leaving town for the weekend, he finds himself alone with the daunting task of keeping their party aspirations in check, especially after receiving strict warnings about the number of guests and the use of his father’s prized Mercedes. Reluctantly, Thomas acquiesces to Costa’s exuberant plans, which include hiring Dax, an aspiring filmmaker, to document their chaotic evening.
Full summary
The whole story of Project X, scene by scene
Project X Box Office
Project X grossed $102.7 million worldwide. $54.7 million came from the US and Canada and $48 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$102.7M
- US & Canada
- $54.7M
- International
- $48M
Project X Trailers & Videos
29 videos: 3 trailers, 21 teasers, 2 clips and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Trailer "Craziest"
- Teaser TV Spot 4
- Teaser TV Spot 1
How Well Do You Know Project X?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What was the main purpose of throwing the birthday party for Thomas?
Cars in Project X
26 cars on screen, including the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and the 1997 BMW 5 E39.
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Important role -
1997 BMW 5 E39 Minor role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2008 Ford E-Series Minor role
Project X Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Proyecto X” and “Proyecto X Fiesta Fuera de Control”.
- Also known as
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- Proyecto X
- Proyecto X Fiesta Fuera de Control
- פרויקט איקס
- Project X - EC
- Projet X
- プロジェクトＸ
- Project X - Una festa che spacca
- Проектът Х
- Proje X
- Проект X: Дорвались
- Projecto X: Fora de Controlo
- Project X - A buli elszabadul
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- Project X - Hemmafesten
- Projekt X
- Пројекат X
- X计划
- פרוג'קט X
- Proiectul X
- Projeto X: Uma Festa Fora de Controle
- Проект Х: Дорвались-Відірвались
- Projecte X
- 프로젝트 X
- 派對X計劃
- پروژه ایکس
- Bữa Tiệc Hoành Tráng
- คืนซ่าส์ปาร์ตี้หลุดโลก
- Projektas X
- プロジェクトX, პროექტი X
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Project X FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Project X, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Project X?
Project X runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Project X released?
Project X was released on March 2, 2012.
Who directed Project X?
Project X was directed by Nima Nourizadeh.
More films by Nima Nourizadeh Who is in the cast of Project X?
Project X stars Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper and Alexis Knapp, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Project X make at the box office?
Project X grossed $102.7 million worldwide ($54.7 million domestic, $48 million international).
How is Project X rated?
Project X has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Project X have a post-credit scene?
No. Project X has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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