Rendition (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Rendition is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Gavin Hood, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $27.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Gavin Hood
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rendition About?
The premise of Rendition without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wife's determination to find her missing husband leads her into a dangerous investigation when he disappears during a flight. As she searches for answers, a CIA analyst becomes entangled in the case, uncovering unsettling truths about the practice of extraordinary rendition and the methods used in interrogation. The search reveals a complex web of international intrigue and personal sacrifice.
Rendition Themes & Keywords
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- terrorism
- torture
- police
- airport
- conspiracy
- marriage
- politics
- bare chested male bondage
- prison
- kidnapping
- cape town south africa
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- watching tv
- splatterpunk
- washington monument washington d.c.
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- cia central intelligence agency
- bare chested man
- hairy chested man
- american
- detention
- egyptian
- bombing
- terrorist
- suspect
- washington d.c.
- blood splatter
- political thriller
- mother son relationship
- motor scooter
- airplane hangar
- riot police
- water torture
- detention center
- security checkpoint
- bomb detection
- accident
- egg
- chicken
- prison cell
- typewriter
- bomb making
- boy
- microphone
- secretary
- paper shredder
- confession
- new york university
- washington post
Where to Watch Rendition
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Rendition Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal leads the cast, with Reese Witherspoon. Directed by Gavin Hood.
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Director Gavin Hood
Rendition Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rendition 55 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 64% User score
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Rendition Plot Summary
What happens in Rendition from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
CIA analyst Douglas Freeman is stationed in a square of an unnamed North African country when tragedy strikes. During a briefing with a newly arrived CIA agent, a devastating suicide attack occurs, claiming the lives of the agent and eighteen others. The intended victim of this heinous act, high-ranking police official Abasi Fawal, miraculously manages to escape unharmed. Fawal’s role in liaising with the United States involves conducting interrogations and, alarmingly, overseeing the application of methods bordering on torture.
Full summary
The whole story of Rendition, scene by scene
Rendition Box Office
Rendition grossed $27.1 million worldwide. $9.7 million came from the US and Canada and $17.3 million (64%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$27.1M
- US & Canada
- $9.7M
- International
- $17.3M
Rendition Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
How Well Do You Know Rendition?
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 is the protagonist and CIA analyst in the film?
Cars in Rendition
34 cars on screen, including the 2004 Kia Magentis and the 1990 Land-Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon.
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2004 Kia Magentis Important role -
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Motobécane 881 Important role
Rendition Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Rendition - Poikkeuksellinen Luovutus” and “Versiya”.
- Also known as
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- Rendition - Poikkeuksellinen Luovutus
- Versiya
- Poikkeuksellinen luovutus
- Détention secrète
- Kiadatás
- Afsløringen
- Machtlos
- O Suspeito
- Rendition - Detenzione illegale
- Yargısız İnfaz
- Версия
- 反恐疑云
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- Detenção Secreta
- Expediente Anwar
- Utlämnad
- Odvlečen
- Antatt skyldig
- חקירה מעבר לקווים
- Έκδοση Κρατουμένου
- Transfer
- 렌디션
- Извличане
- Unesený
- レンディション
- Tình Báo, ვერსია
- El Sospechoso
- Версія
- 關鍵危機
- Pagrobti ir perduoti
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Rendition FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rendition, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rendition?
Rendition runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Rendition released?
Rendition was released on October 19, 2007.
Who directed Rendition?
Rendition was directed by Gavin Hood.
More films by Gavin Hood Who is in the cast of Rendition?
Rendition stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon.
Where can I watch Rendition?
In the US, Rendition is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Rendition make at the box office?
Rendition grossed $27.1 million worldwide ($9.7 million domestic, $17.3 million international).
How is Rendition rated?
Rendition has 55 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Rendition have a post-credit scene?
No. Rendition has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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