Public Enemies (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Public Enemies is a 2009 biographical thriller directed by Michael Mann, starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $214.1 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2010. Critics gave it 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $100M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Public Enemies About?
The premise of Public Enemies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1930s, notorious bank robber John Dillinger becomes a folk hero with his audacious crimes and captivating personality. As he and his gang pull off daring heists, Dillinger gains a loyal following and widespread admiration. However, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover sees him as a dangerous threat and brands him Public Enemy Number One, initiating a relentless pursuit that becomes a pivotal moment in the history of law enforcement.
Public Enemies Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- celebrity criminal
- manhunt
- great depression
- ends with biographical notes
- mafia
- reference to arizona
- mobster
- bank robber
- torture
- organized crime
- interrogation
- gangster
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- police shootout
- bank heist
- tucson arizona
- thrown from a car
- indiana
- impersonating a police officer
- what happened to epilogue
- bank robbery
- public enemy number one
- arizona desert
- j. edgar hoover character
- death of protagonist
- fbi investigation
- escape attempt
- race against time
- true crime
- tucson
- arizona
- reference to tucson arizona
- based on real person
- united states of america
- weapon
- crime wave
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- male police officer
- prison uniform
- gangster crime
- frank nitti character
- year 1933
- american
- live action
- criminal gang
- illinois
- alley
- french actress plays an american character
- sex
- period drama
- docudrama drama
Public Enemies Cast
Johnny Depp leads the cast, with Christian Bale. Directed by Michael Mann.
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Director Michael Mann
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Public Enemies Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Public Enemies 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 68% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 67% User score
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Public Enemies Plot Summary
What happens in Public Enemies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The movie begins in 1933, showcasing the notorious bank robber John Dillinger, who is brought to the Indiana State Prison under the guise of a prisoner transfer alongside his partner John “Red” Hamilton (played by Jason Clarke). There, Dillinger and several gang members, including Charles Makley (Christian Stolte), Harry Pierpont (David Wenham), Ed Shouse (Michael Vieau), Homer Van Meter (Stephen Dorff), and Walter Dietrich (James Russo), orchestrate a daring escape with guns smuggled into the prison. This results in a chaotic shootout as Dillinger reveals his identity, using the element of surprise to overpower the guards. In an intense moment, one of the gang members, enraged, fatally beats a guard, leading to further violence as the escape unfolds.
Full summary
The whole story of Public Enemies, scene by scene
Public Enemies Box Office & Budget
Public Enemies grossed $214.1 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 2.1 times what it cost. $97.1 million came from the US and Canada and $117 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$214.1M
2.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $97.1M
- International
- $117M
- Budget
- $100M
Public Enemies Awards & Nominations
Public Enemies earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2010.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
Public Enemies Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Public Enemies.
How Well Do You Know Public Enemies?
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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What year is 'Public Enemies' set in?
Cars in Public Enemies
46 cars on screen, including the 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 54 and the 1936 Chevrolet Standard.
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1934 Ford V8 Standard Important role -
1934 Ford V8 Standard Important role
Public Enemies Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Вороги суспільства” and “Enemigos públicos”.
- Also known as
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- Вороги суспільства
- Enemigos públicos
- パブリック・エネミーズ：2009
- Джонни Д.
- Xalq Düşmənləri
- Wrogowie Publiczni
- Nemico pubblico
- 公众之敌
- Halk Düşmanları
- Враг общества
- Inimigos Públicos
- Közellenségek
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- Veřejní nepřátelé
- אויבי הציבור
- Δημόσιος Κίνδυνος
- Inamici publici
- 퍼블릭 에너미
- 頭號公敵
- Gangsteri
- Обществени врагове
- Джонні Д.
- Enemigos Publicos
- パブリック・エネミーズ
- Sabiedrības ienaidnieki
- Visuomenės Priešai
- Verejní nepriatelia
- วีรบุรุษปล้นสะท้านเมือง
- Ennemis publics, საზოგადოების მტრები
- Kẻ Thù Quốc Gia
- 大犯罪家
- Državni sovražniki
- Enemics públics
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Public Enemies FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Public Enemies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Public Enemies?
Public Enemies runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Public Enemies released?
Public Enemies was released on July 1, 2009.
Who directed Public Enemies?
Public Enemies was directed by Michael Mann.
More films by Michael Mann Who is in the cast of Public Enemies?
Public Enemies stars Johnny Depp and Christian Bale.
How much did Public Enemies make at the box office?
Public Enemies grossed $214.1 million worldwide ($97.1 million domestic, $117 million international) on a budget of $100 million.
How is Public Enemies rated?
Public Enemies has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Public Enemies nominated for any awards?
Public Enemies received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Public Enemies have a post-credit scene?
No. Public Enemies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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