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Sleuth (2007): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Sleuth is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Michael Caine and Jude Law. It is based on Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $4.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$4.9M
Metascore
49
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Sleuth (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sleuth About?

The premise of Sleuth without spoilers, adapted from Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer.

A renowned mystery writer, Andrew Wyke, plays a dangerous game with Milo Tindle, a struggling actor who has begun a relationship with Wyke's wife. Invited to Wyke's opulent country estate, Milo finds himself embroiled in an elaborate scheme designed to test his wits and uncover hidden truths. As the pair engage in a battle of psychological manipulation and intellectual sparring, the boundaries of reality become increasingly blurred, revealing dark secrets and unexpected twists. The encounter becomes a complex and suspenseful contest where only one can emerge victorious.

Sleuth Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • based on a stage play
  • writer
  • unfaithfulness
  • watching tv
  • deception
  • standing on a bed
  • literature on screen
  • european literature on screen
  • british literature on screen
  • crime literature on screen
  • british crime literature on screen
  • one word title
+38 more
  • modern day adaptation
  • cat and mouse game
  • 20th century literature on screen
  • chamber thriller
  • security camera feed
  • offer
  • ear piece
  • murder of wife's lover
  • security system
  • husband wife's lover relationship
  • england
  • united kingdom
  • great britain
  • country house
  • pretending to be a policeman
  • wife's lover
  • threatened with a gun
  • metafiction
  • husband murders his wife's lover
  • husband wife relationship
  • stroking someone's hair
  • homosexual subtext
  • homoeroticism
  • star as producer
  • role playing
  • interior decorator
  • crime drama
  • gay character
  • director cameo appearance
  • writer cameo appearance
  • homosexual character
  • actor
  • divorce
  • surveillance device
  • trick
  • revenge
  • novelist
  • mind game
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Cast & crew

Sleuth Cast

Michael Caine leads the cast, with Jude Law. Directed by Kenneth Branagh.

From the director

More from Kenneth Branagh

More films directed by Kenneth Branagh, best-rated first: Much Ado About Nothing, A Haunting in Venice, Belfast and All Is True.

Full filmography
Ratings

Sleuth Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Sleuth 49 on Metacritic.

Box office

Sleuth Box Office

Sleuth grossed $4.9 million worldwide. $342,895 came from the US and Canada and $4.5 million (93%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.9M

US & Canada
$342.9K
International
$4.5M
US & Canada 7% Rest of the world 93%
Videos

Sleuth Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Sleuth - Trailer [2007]
Cars

Cars in Sleuth

4 cars on screen, including the BMW 3 Coupé E46 and the 2000 Citroën Saxo.

  • BMW 3 Coupé E46 in Sleuth BMW 3 Coupé E46 Minor role
  • 2000 Citroën Saxo in Sleuth 2000 Citroën Saxo Minor role
  • 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider in Sleuth 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider Minor role
  • 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W221 in Sleuth 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W221 Background role
Details

Sleuth Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “Puberťačka” and “Diva adolescente”.

Also known as
  • Puberťačka
  • Diva adolescente
  • Wild Child - Erstklassig zickig
  • Garota Mimada
  • Asi Kız
  • Vadócka
  • Megapetarda
  • Divoška
  • Wild Child. Zbuntowana księżniczka
  • Miúda Insuportável
  • ילדת פרא
  • 野孩子
+14 more
  • Оторва
  • 와일드 차일드
  • Дике дитя
  • Калпазанка
  • Buntovnica u internatu
  • ワイルド・ガール
  • Dumpiniece
  • Divjakinja
  • Chodiaca katastrofa
  • Copilul sălbatic
  • Pasiutusi mergiotė
  • คุณหนูไฮโซ เปรี้ยวซ่าเกินร้อย
  • Tiểu Thư Giang Hồ
  • 野蠻公主

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FAQ

Sleuth FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Sleuth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sleuth?

Sleuth runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Sleuth released?

Sleuth was released on October 12, 2007.

Who directed Sleuth?

Sleuth was directed by Kenneth Branagh.

More films by Kenneth Branagh

Who is in the cast of Sleuth?

Sleuth stars Michael Caine and Jude Law.

How much did Sleuth make at the box office?

Sleuth grossed $4.9 million worldwide ($342,895 domestic, $4.5 million international).

How is Sleuth rated?

Sleuth has 49 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Is Sleuth based on a book?

Yes. Sleuth is adapted from Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer.

Does Sleuth have a post-credit scene?

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

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