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Storm (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Storm (2009) movie poster

Storm is a 2009 drama directed by Hans-Christian Schmid. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
82%
worldwide gross
$1.7M
Metascore
58
Storm (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Storm About?

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

International prosecutor Hannah Maynard faces a critical challenge when a key witness in a war crimes trial unexpectedly dies. Determined to pursue justice, she travels to Sarajevo to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and uncover concealed information. As she delves deeper, Hannah risks her career and safety to expose the truth and bring those responsible to account for the atrocities committed.

Storm Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • ozploitation
  • marijuana
  • torture
  • female rear nudity
  • redneck
  • maniac
  • redneck horror
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • female nudity
  • female pedal pumping
  • slasher horror
+28 more
  • australian horror
  • island
  • humiliation
  • shotgun
  • death
  • sadism
  • psychopath
  • violent death
  • broken leg
  • pain
  • brutality
  • mutilation
  • dog
  • violence
  • gore
  • redneck stereotype
  • revenge
  • survival
  • booby trap
  • hammer
  • attempted rape
  • bodily dismemberment
  • cut into pieces
  • head bashed in
  • beaten to death
  • eating a penis
  • castration
  • killer
Crew

The Director of Storm

Directed by Hans-Christian Schmid.

Ratings

Storm Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Storm 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.

Plot

Storm Plot Summary

What happens in Storm from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

At the onset of the film, we meet a couple named Pia and Rob who are eager for a vacation. Rob works as a lawyer and often drowns his stress in alcohol, while Pia is an artist. They’ve both carved out time from their hectic schedules to escape for a much-needed getaway. Their journey takes them to a dog yard where they decide to rent a boat. Surprisingly, Rob opts for a smaller boat instead of a larger one, prompting Pia to question his choice. He reassures her that a smaller vessel will make for an easier and more enjoyable trip.

Full summary

The whole story of Storm, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Storm Box Office

Storm grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $16,013 came from the US and Canada and $1.6 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.7M

US & Canada
$16K
International
$1.6M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Storm?

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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What profession does Rob have?

Cars

Cars in Storm

18 cars on screen, including the 2006 Toyota RAV4 and the 2007 Audi A6 C6.

All 18 cars
  • 2006 Toyota RAV4 in Storm 2006 Toyota RAV4 Important role
  • 2007 Audi A6 C6 in Storm 2007 Audi A6 C6 Minor role
  • 2006 BMW 745d E65 in Storm 2006 BMW 745d E65 Minor role
  • 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 in Storm 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 Minor role
Details

Storm Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Fırtına” and “Der Sturm”.

Also known as
  • Fırtına
  • Der Sturm
  • Буря

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FAQ

Storm FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Storm?

Storm runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Storm released?

Storm was released on November 6, 2009.

Who directed Storm?

Storm was directed by Hans-Christian Schmid.

More films by Hans-Christian Schmid

How much did Storm make at the box office?

Storm grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($16,013 domestic, $1.6 million international).

How is Storm rated?

Storm has 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Storm have a post-credit scene?

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

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