The 355 (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
The 355 is a 2022 action thriller directed by Simon Kinberg, starring Jason Flemyng as Elijah Clarke, Sebastian Stan and Diane Kruger. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $27.8 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. Critics gave it 24% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Simon Kinberg
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $75M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The 355 About?
The premise of The 355 without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
A CIA agent is forced to team up with a team of skilled female operatives from different countries to recover a stolen, highly valuable piece of technology. As they work together, they find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a relentless adversary who is determined to acquire the weapon for his own nefarious purposes. The team must overcome their differences and use their combined expertise to stay one step ahead and prevent the technology from falling into the wrong hands.
The 355 Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- simulated cunilingus
- cheating wife
- female rear nudity
- fantasizing about someone else during sex
- simulated sex
- private sex party
- doggy style sex
- threesome
- erotica
- wife having sex with another man
- simulated blowjob
- female full frontal nudity
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- horny wife
- sexual tension
- female topless nudity
- cuckolded husband
- one male two females threesome
- erotic dream
- soft porn
- sequel
- third part
- part three
- love
- steamy romance
- dysfunctional marriage
- husband aware of wife's cheating
- husband learns of wife's infidelity
- homoerotism
- bare chested male
- erotic
- eroticism
- male female relationship
- sex
- sex with a married woman
- number 365 in title
- digit in title
- title co directed by female
- sicilian mafia family
- mafia family
- mafia
- sicilian
- one woman two men love triangle
- based on novel
- number in title
- gay kiss
- male male kiss
The 355 Cast & Characters
Jason Flemyng leads the cast as Elijah Clarke, with Sebastian Stan as Nick Fowler and Diane Kruger as Marie Schmidt. Directed by Simon Kinberg; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Simon Kinberg
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Lupita Nyong'o as Khadijah Adiyeme
Also Starring in The 355
· 23 more- Penélope Cruz Graciela Rivera
- Bingbing Fan Lin Mi Sheng
- Jessica Chastain Mace, Mason Browne
- Jason Wong Stevens
- Édgar Ramírez
- Evie Wray
- Hiten Patel
- Atul Sharma
- Pablo Scola Santiago
- Leo Staar Grady
- Raphael Acloque Abdel
- Nick Owenford
- Eddie Arnold Agent Team Leader Ramirez
- Francisco Labbe
- Oleg Kricunova
- William El Gardi
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- Federico Trujillo Agent #2
- Marcello Cruz Jeronimo
- Marta Svetek
- Sebastián Capitán Viveros Agent #1
- Toby Sauerback
- David Olawale Ayinde
- Maud Druine
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The 355 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The 355 24% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.9/10. Our Echo Score gives it 36/100, strongest in sensory experience (58) and weakest in story & flow (25).
The 355 Echo Score Breakdown
The 355 delivers competent set pieces but fails to coalesce into a compelling film. Critics acknowledge occasional impressive chase sequences and well‑executed stunts, yet repeatedly note a generic, male‑gaze‑laden framework. User feedback emphasizes muddled plotting, forgettable characters, and a production that feels amateurish despite flashes of visual polish. The cumulative effect is a movie that struggles to engage beyond its brief moments of spectacle, resulting in a low overall valuation.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 38
In terms of art and craft, the film shows occasional technical competence. Critics highlight an impressive Paris chase and well‑executed stunts, and users note sharp 4K HDR visuals and a decent soundtrack. However, many reviewers describe the cinematography, lighting, and editing as uneven or reminiscent of a student project, resulting in an overall modest visual execution.
- Character & Emotion 30
When assessing character and emotion, the ensemble’s talent is repeatedly noted but its impact is limited. Critics point out that the actresses are “talented and electrifying” yet squandered, and users call the characters forgettable and the arcs generic. The lack of depth and chemistry leaves the emotional resonance weak throughout the film.
- Story & Flow 25
The story and flow receive the strongest criticism. Reviewers describe the plot as generic, cliché‑laden, and at times incomprehensible, with pacing that drags after an initial intrigue. Both critics and users lament the lack of originality and logical coherence, resulting in a narrative that fails to sustain audience investment.
- Sensory Experience 58
Sensory experience offers occasional strengths. Critics acknowledge impressive special effects and expertly executed stunts, while users praise the 4K HDR picture quality, solid soundtrack, and decent sound design. Nonetheless, many note that these technical merits are undermined by a generic aesthetic and inconsistent visual tone, yielding a mixed but not wholly negative sensory impression.
- Rewatch Factor 30
Rewatch factor is low. The consensus across critics and users is that the film lacks enduring appeal, with many describing it as forgettable or only mildly entertaining in a campy sense. While a few note the occasional fun action set‑piece, the overall experience does not invite repeat viewings.
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IMDb 2.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 24% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 3.7
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TMDB 60% User score
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Letterboxd 2.4 /5
45 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.9 /5
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The 355 Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in The 355 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a carefully orchestrated maneuver, the infamous drug lord Elijah Clarke presents a clever operative, also named Elijah Clarke, with a groundbreaking decryption program drive that boasts the ability to infiltrate any digital system worldwide. However, in a shocking act of treachery, Clarke promptly dispatches his host, just as law enforcement descends upon the opulent estate. Amidst this tumult, Colombian intelligence agent Luis Rojas unwittingly seizes the valuable device, unaware of the hell that is just beginning to unleash.
Full summary
The whole story of The 355, scene by scene, with the ending explained
The 355 Box Office & Budget
The 355 grossed $27.8 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 37% of what it cost. $14.6 million came from the US and Canada and $13.3 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$27.8M
37% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $14.6M
- International
- $13.3M
- Budget
- $75M
The 355 Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 2 trailers, 2 clips and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Clip Mace And Nick Head To Paris Extended Previe
- Clip First 10 Minutes
- Featurette The 355 Featurette - Tilbury Docks (2022) | Movieclips Coming Soon
How Well Do You Know The 355?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What valuable item does Elijah Clarke initially offer to a cunning operative?
The 355 Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “355:谍影特攻” and “ปฏิบัติการสวยลับ”.
- Also known as
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- 355:谍影特攻
- ปฏิบัติการสวยลับ
- 谍影特攻
- Agentes 355
- Agentit 355
- Agentės 355
- Aģentes 355
- Kod 355
- Πράκτορες 355
- 355 ذا
- 355:2022
- 355:諜影特攻
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- 355
- As Agentes 355
- Код 355
- Les 355
- יחידה 355
- Secret Team 355
- Kód 355
- Đặc Vụ 355
- ال ٣٥٥
- Agents 355
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The 355 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The 355, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The 355?
The 355 runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was The 355 released?
The 355 was released on January 7, 2022.
Who directed The 355?
The 355 was directed by Simon Kinberg.
More films by Simon Kinberg Who is in the cast of The 355?
The 355 stars Jason Flemyng as Elijah Clarke, Sebastian Stan as Nick Fowler and Diane Kruger as Marie Schmidt, among 27 credited actors.
How much did The 355 make at the box office?
The 355 grossed $27.8 million worldwide ($14.6 million domestic, $13.3 million international) on a budget of $75 million.
How is The 355 rated?
The 355 has 2.9/10 on IMDb, 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does The 355 have a post-credit scene?
No. The 355 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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