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Redacted (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Redacted is a 2007 crime drama directed by Brian De Palma, starring Izzy Diaz, Patrick Carroll and Rob Devaney. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $784,604 worldwide. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
worldwide gross
$784.6K
Metascore
52
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Redacted (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Brian De Palma
Genres
Drama , Crime , War
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Redacted About?

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

During the Iraq War, a unit of American soldiers finds itself embroiled in a disturbing incident that sparks a military investigation. The film interweaves the soldiers' perspectives with those of Iraqi civilians and journalists, highlighting the complexities of war and the manipulation of information. Through a blend of video diaries, documentary-style footage, and news reports, the story explores the differing realities of those involved and challenges viewers to consider the truth behind media portrayals of conflict.

Redacted Themes & Keywords

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  • tank
  • multimedia
  • humvee
  • product placement
  • checkpoint
  • year 2006
  • true crime
  • american
  • girl
  • soldier
  • murder
  • iraq
+38 more
  • rape
  • blood splatter
  • found footage
  • gulf war
  • voice over narration
  • fast motion scene
  • controversy
  • bare chested male
  • one word title
  • soccer
  • post september 11 2001
  • army
  • zippo lighter
  • video surveillance
  • video camera
  • terrorism
  • shot to death
  • shot through a window
  • shot in the face
  • shot in the chest
  • severed head
  • revenge
  • remorse
  • raised middle finger
  • psychiatric evaluation
  • porn magazine
  • poker
  • playing cards
  • pistol
  • photograph
  • obesity
  • nightmare
  • night vision
  • news report
  • murder of a family
  • masked man
  • machine gun
  • kicking in a door
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Cast & crew

Redacted Cast

Izzy Diaz leads the cast, with Patrick Carroll and Rob Devaney. Directed by Brian De Palma.

From the director

More from Brian De Palma

More films directed by Brian De Palma, best-rated first: Blow Out, Carrie, The Untouchables and Carlito's Way.

Full filmography
Ratings

Redacted Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Redacted 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

Redacted Plot Summary

What happens in Redacted from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

This harrowing film delves into the heartbreaking real-life incident involving the violent rape and murder of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl at the hands of U.S. soldiers, with stark, shocking visuals that may deeply affect viewers.

Inspired by one of the gravest atrocities committed by American military personnel in Iraq post-2003 invasion, the film does not hold back on portraying the sheer brutality of the war, aiming to convey a powerful message. Utilizing an intentionally episodic structure, Redacted weaves together various narratives of the Iraq war, seemingly from different perspectives.

Full summary

The whole story of Redacted, scene by scene

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Box office

Redacted Box Office

Redacted grossed $784,604 worldwide. $65,388 came from the US and Canada and $719,216 (92%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$784.6K

US & Canada
$65.4K
International
$719.2K
US & Canada 8% Rest of the world 92%
Videos

Redacted Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 3 trailers.

Redacted Trailer
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  • Trailer Trailer - Redacted HD 1080p
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Redacted?

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 Redacted

16 cars on screen, including the AM General HMMWV M1025 and the Hyundai H100.

All 16 cars
  • AM General HMMWV M1025 in Redacted AM General HMMWV M1025 Important role
  • Hyundai H100 in Redacted Hyundai H100 Minor role
  • 1980 Mitsubishi Galant in Redacted 1980 Mitsubishi Galant Minor role
  • 1977 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma in Redacted 1977 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma Minor role
Details

Redacted Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Redacted – Die Wahrheit stirbt zuerst” and “Cenzúrázatlanul - Háború másképp”.

Also known as
  • Redacted – Die Wahrheit stirbt zuerst
  • Cenzúrázatlanul - Háború másképp
  • Guerra Sem Cortes
  • Na goraco
  • Crimenes de guerra - Samarra
  • Censurado
  • غیر قابل انتشار
  • リダクテッド 真実の価値
  • Örtülü Gerçek
  • Zredigováno
  • Без цензуры
  • מצונזר
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  • Без цензура
  • 리댁티드
  • 节选修订
  • Без цензури
  • Na gorąco

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FAQ

Redacted FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Redacted?

Redacted runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Redacted released?

Redacted was released on November 16, 2007.

Who directed Redacted?

Redacted was directed by Brian De Palma.

More films by Brian De Palma

Who is in the cast of Redacted?

Redacted stars Izzy Diaz, Patrick Carroll and Rob Devaney.

How much did Redacted make at the box office?

Redacted grossed $784,604 worldwide ($65,388 domestic, $719,216 international).

How is Redacted rated?

Redacted has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 52 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Redacted have a post-credit scene?

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

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