Tattoo (2003): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tattoo is a 2003 drama thriller directed by Robert Schwentke. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Robert Schwentke
- Original language
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Persian - Studio
- American Vitagraph
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tattoo About?
The premise of Tattoo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Iranian woman's routine task unexpectedly spirals into a tense and unsettling ordeal when she finds herself under intense scrutiny from the authorities. Every aspect of her appearance is examined, forcing her to confront a complex system of bureaucracy. As she tries to navigate this challenging situation, she uncovers a disturbing undercurrent of control and the hidden darkness within her society.
Tattoo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tattoo
- skinning
- serial killer
- rookie cop
- femme fatale
- art collector
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- handcuffs
- handcuffed woman
- toilet
- sex
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- nudity
- kitchen
- female frontal nudity
- cynicism
- bathtub
- one word title
- ambiguity
- waitress
- train ride
- syringe
- suicide-by-cop
- subway station
- slow motion scene
- skin
- severed finger
- runaway
- rave
- psychopath
- porn industry
- photograph
- oath
- nightclub
- mutilation
- murder investigation
- mortuary
- molotov cocktail
- loss of loved one
- loss of daughter
- junkie
- interrogation
- human bait
- hit by a car
- hit by a bus
- heavy rain
- gun in mouth
- foot pursuit
- female nudity
- female dj
The Director of Tattoo
Directed by Robert Schwentke.
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Director Robert Schwentke
Tattoo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tattoo 66 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
See on TMDB
Tattoo Plot Summary
What happens in Tattoo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this gripping thriller, Marc Schrader, a rookie cop caught red-handed with drugs during a police raid on an illegal rave, is drawn into a tense homicide investigation led by Chief Inspector Minks. The victim is a naked young woman whose back bears the stark, gruesome mark of skin removal as she stumbles into traffic, setting a stark, unsettling tone for the case.
Full summary
The whole story of Tattoo, scene by scene
Tattoo Box Office
Tattoo grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- International
- $1.5M
Cars in Tattoo
17 cars on screen, including the 1988 Opel Senator B and the 1988 BMW 3 E30.
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1988 Opel Senator B Important role -
1988 BMW 3 E30 Minor role -
1999 Ford Focus Turnier MkI Minor role -
Mercedes-Benz 300 D W123 Minor role
Tattoo Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Tattoo - Rette Deine Haut” and “Тату”.
- Also known as
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- Tattoo - Rette Deine Haut
- Тату
- Tattoo (Tatuaje)
- Tatuaj
- Tattoo - Salve Sua Pele
- 血纹身
- Dövme
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Tattoo FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Tattoo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tattoo?
Tattoo runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Tattoo released?
Tattoo was released on July 4, 2003.
Who directed Tattoo?
Tattoo was directed by Robert Schwentke.
More films by Robert Schwentke How much did Tattoo make at the box office?
Tattoo grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
How is Tattoo rated?
Tattoo has 66 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Tattoo have a post-credit scene?
No. Tattoo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tattoo in?
The original language of Tattoo is Persian.
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