The Canyons (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Canyons is a 2013 drama thriller directed by Paul Schrader, starring Nolan Gerard Funk, Lindsay Lohan and James Deen. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $270,185 worldwide. Critics gave it 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Canyons About?
The premise of The Canyons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A driven Hollywood producer navigates a complex web of relationships as he strives to maintain a luxurious lifestyle. His world is shaken when he discovers his actress girlfriend is having an affair. This revelation sparks a dangerous power struggle, exposing the hidden darkness and destructive desires that exist within the seemingly glamorous landscape of Hollywood. The ensuing conflict reveals the lengths people will go to for ambition and control.
The Canyons Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- group sex
- erotic thriller
- psychopath
- foursome
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- sex scene
- jealousy
- cunnilingus
- unfaithfulness
- aspiring actor
- los angeles california
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- infidelity
- oral sex
- male nudity
- pubic hair
- male frontal nudity
- porn star in mainstream role
- cheating girlfriend
- girlfriend has sex in front of boyfriend
- male full frontal nudity
- shower
- neo noir
- swinger couple
- swinger
- stairway
- reference to amoeba music
- shopping mall
- video store
- parking garage
- new mexico
- photo shoot
- sports car
- suspicion
- tequila
- distrust
- open relationship
- paranoia
- crying woman
- mansion
- malibu california
- surveillance
- male pubic hair
- secret
- violence
- photographer
- snorting cocaine
- seduction
- unhappiness
- male prostitute
The Canyons Cast
Nolan Gerard Funk leads the cast, with Lindsay Lohan and James Deen. Directed by Paul Schrader.
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Director Paul Schrader
More from Paul Schrader
More films directed by Paul Schrader, best-rated first: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, Blue Collar, Affliction and Light Sleeper.
The Canyons Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Canyons 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.8/10.
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IMDb 3.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 21% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 15%
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 44% User score
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Letterboxd 2.3 /5
17 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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The Canyons Plot Summary
What happens in The Canyons 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
Christian [Nolan Gerard Funk] is a wealthy young man who produces low-budget horror films. At the start of the story, he sits down for dinner with his girlfriend Tara [Lindsay Lohan], his personal assistant Gina, and her boyfriend Ryan [James Deen]. Christian drops a bombshell: he has just secured Ryan for a leading role in one of his movies, and he wants to keep an open relationship with Tara, using dating apps to find partners for casual hookups. He emphasizes that he trusts Tara not to fall in love with anyone he brings into their bed, framing their arrangement as a calculated balance of power and desire.
Full summary
The whole story of The Canyons, scene by scene
The Canyons Box Office
The Canyons grossed $270,185 worldwide. $56,825 came from the US and Canada and $213,360 (79%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$270.2K
- US & Canada
- $56.8K
- International
- $213.4K
The Canyons Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 2 trailers and 4 featurettes.
- Trailer Official International Trailer
- Featurette The Canyons World Premiere: Tenille Houston
- Featurette The Canyons World Premiere: Paul Schrader
- Featurette The Canyons World Premiere: Nolan Gerard Funk
How Well Do You Know The Canyons?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in The Canyons
22 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford Bronco and the 2011 Nissan GT-R.
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2011 Nissan GT-R Important role -
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 A209 Minor role -
2010 Acura ZDX Background role
The Canyons Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Söhret Tepesi” and “Vétkek völgye”.
- Also known as
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- Söhret Tepesi
- Vétkek völgye
- Amartia
- ザ・ハリウッド ～セックスと野望～
- Şöhret Tepesi
- Каньоны
- 峡谷
- לילות פורנוגרפיים
- Vale do Pecado
- Каньоните
- 트러블 메이커
- 極限情慾
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- ザ・ハリウッド
- Tentaciones oscuras
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The Canyons FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Canyons, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Canyons?
The Canyons runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Canyons released?
The Canyons was released on August 2, 2013.
Who directed The Canyons?
The Canyons was directed by Paul Schrader.
More films by Paul Schrader Who is in the cast of The Canyons?
The Canyons stars Nolan Gerard Funk, Lindsay Lohan and James Deen.
How much did The Canyons make at the box office?
The Canyons grossed $270,185 worldwide ($56,825 domestic, $213,360 international).
How is The Canyons rated?
The Canyons has 3.8/10 on IMDb, 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 44% on TMDB.
Does The Canyons have a post-credit scene?
No. The Canyons has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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