R.I.P.D. (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
R.I.P.D. is a 2013 action comedy directed by Robert Schwentke, starring Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon and Ryan Reynolds. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $78.3 million worldwide on a $130 million budget. Critics gave it 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Robert Schwentke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $130M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is R.I.P.D. About?
The premise of R.I.P.D. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned lawman is partnered with an inexperienced rookie to police a world inhabited by spirits. Together, they confront malevolent entities disguised as humans, working to capture them and maintain order in the spectral realm. As they investigate a growing threat, they discover a dangerous plot that could destabilize the balance between the living and the dead, potentially unleashing a wave of vengeful souls.
R.I.P.D. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- villain
- end of the world
- gun fu
- gunslinger
- buddy cop
- detective
- boston massachusetts
- based on comic book
- weapon
- male detective
- police officer
- wrist restraints
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- handheld weapon
- male police officer
- gun
- elevator
- sidearm
- transformation
- police car
- handgun
- male disguised as a female
- milk carton
- refrigerator
- jumping out a window
- boston police
- odd couple
- bus
- uniformed police officer
- reflection in a mirror
- hat
- muscle car
- sapling
- canine
- escalator
- walk in freezer
- cumin
- view in sideview mirror
- dog
- weapons fire
- banana
- elevator shaft
- cumin powder
- freezer
- dog barks
- computer printout
- cordless telephone
- basket
- mass destruction
- psychotronic film
- motor vehicle
R.I.P.D. Cast
Jeff Bridges leads the cast, with Kevin Bacon and Ryan Reynolds. Directed by Robert Schwentke; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Schwentke
R.I.P.D. Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave R.I.P.D. 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 13% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 38%
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 4.6
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TMDB 58% User score
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Movie Insider 3.4 /5
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R.I.P.D. Plot Summary
What happens in R.I.P.D. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 17 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Boston Police Department detectives Nick Walker and Bobby Hayes stumble upon a fortune in gold while executing a drug bust. Driven by the desire to provide a better future for his wife, Julia, Nick buries his share in the backyard, only to feel instant remorse and decide to return it. However, fate takes a cruel turn when a violent confrontation with criminals during a warehouse raid leads to Nick’s tragic demise at the hands of Hayes, who wants to prevent him from returning the stolen gold.
Full summary
The whole story of R.I.P.D., scene by scene
R.I.P.D. Box Office & Budget
R.I.P.D. grossed $78.3 million worldwide on a $130 million budget, 60% of what it cost. $33.6 million came from the US and Canada and $44.7 million (57%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$78.3M
60% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $33.6M
- International
- $44.7M
- Budget
- $130M
R.I.P.D. Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips, 1 featurette and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Clip The Final Showdown With the Deados
- Clip Welcome to the R.I.P.D. - Extended Preview
- Clip Ryan Reynolds & Jeff Bridges' Food Interrogation
- Featurette Featurette: "A Look Inside"
How Well Do You Know R.I.P.D.?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What crime do Nick Walker and Bobby Hayes commit during their police work?
Cars in R.I.P.D.
45 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT-8.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Main role -
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Important role -
1997 Buick Century Minor role -
1998 Dodge Intrepid Minor role
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Movies Like R.I.P.D.
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned, Recoil and The Rookie.
R.I.P.D. FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of R.I.P.D., each answered in a sentence.
How long is R.I.P.D.?
R.I.P.D. runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was R.I.P.D. released?
R.I.P.D. was released on July 19, 2013.
Who directed R.I.P.D.?
R.I.P.D. was directed by Robert Schwentke.
More films by Robert Schwentke Who is in the cast of R.I.P.D.?
R.I.P.D. stars Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon and Ryan Reynolds, among 4 credited actors.
How much did R.I.P.D. make at the box office?
R.I.P.D. grossed $78.3 million worldwide ($33.6 million domestic, $44.7 million international) on a budget of $130 million.
How is R.I.P.D. rated?
R.I.P.D. has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does R.I.P.D. have a post-credit scene?
Yes. R.I.P.D. has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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