The Cell (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Cell is a 2000 sci-fi thriller directed by Tarsem Singh, starring Jennifer Lopez, Vincent D'Onofrio and Vince Vaughn. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $104.2 million worldwide on a $33 million budget. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Tarsem Singh
- Original language
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Arabic - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $33M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cell About?
The premise of The Cell without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A specialist in experimental psychology is enlisted by the FBI to enter the mind of a comatose serial killer, in an attempt to determine the location of his latest victim. Using advanced technology, she must navigate the killer's dangerous and surreal subconscious, confronting his darkest fantasies and facing perilous obstacles to rescue the captive before it's too late.
The Cell Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- serial killer
- sadomasochism
- race against time
- coma
- gore
- torture
- disembowelment
- astral projection
- childhood trauma
- detective
- investigation
- hung from a hook
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- violence against a woman
- baptism
- misogyny
- traumatic childhood
- psychopath
- subconscious
- mental illness
- child abuse
- younger version of character
- extreme violence
- serial murder
- murder
- north american giallo
- german giallo
- killer
- serial killer crime
- psychological thriller
- alternate reality
- abused child
- begins with a dream
- tandem dream
- reference to damien hirst
- peacock
- nun
- abusive father
- inner demon
- female psychiatrist
- sexual sadism
- sexual perversion
- perversion
- surrealism
- swat
- mind game
- animal in cast credits
- necrophilia
- morgue
- injured child
- impalement
Where to Watch The Cell
Stream it on Howdy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Cell Cast
Jennifer Lopez leads the cast, with Vincent D'Onofrio and Vince Vaughn. Directed by Tarsem Singh.
- Director Tarsem Singh
The Cell Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Cell 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 7.9
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The Cell Plot Summary
What happens in The Cell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Child psychologist Catherine Deane (Jennifer Lopez) specializes in a groundbreaking experimental treatment for coma patients involving a virtual reality device developed by Dr. Henry West. This innovative technology allows her to dive into the minds of these individuals, aiming to bring them back to consciousness. One of her patients, a young boy named Edward, shows signs of progress during their sessions, yet there seems to be no visible improvement in his medical condition. As doubts bubble up, his parents start to question whether Catherine’s conversations with him are merely the result of hallucinations fueled by medication.
Full summary
The whole story of The Cell, scene by scene
The Cell Box Office & Budget
The Cell grossed $104.2 million worldwide on a $33 million budget, 3.2 times what it cost. $61.3 million came from the US and Canada and $42.8 million (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$104.2M
3.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $61.3M
- International
- $42.8M
- Budget
- $33M
The Cell Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Original Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Cell?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the primary psychologist in 'The Cell'?
Cars in The Cell
12 cars on screen, including the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban and the 1993 Ford F-150.
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1993 Ford F-150 Important role -
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minor role
The Cell Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “The cell - La cellula” and “Клетка”.
- Also known as
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- The cell - La cellula
- Клетка
- 移魂追凶
- A Cela
- La Celda
- ザ・セル：2000
- A sejt
- Cela
- Hücre
- 入侵脑细胞
- Клітка
- Conexiunea inversă
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- תא קטלני
- 더 셀
- ザ・セル
- 入侵腦細胞
- La Célula
- Клетката
- Το Κελί
- Celė
- La Cellule
- Ћелија
- 移魂追兇
- เหยื่อเงียบอำมหิต
- Bí Ẩn Dưới Nấm Mồ, გალია
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The Cell FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Cell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cell?
The Cell runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Cell released?
The Cell was released on August 18, 2000.
Who directed The Cell?
The Cell was directed by Tarsem Singh.
More films by Tarsem Singh Who is in the cast of The Cell?
The Cell stars Jennifer Lopez, Vincent D'Onofrio and Vince Vaughn.
Where can I watch The Cell?
In the US, The Cell is streaming on Howdy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Cell make at the box office?
The Cell grossed $104.2 million worldwide ($61.3 million domestic, $42.8 million international) on a budget of $33 million.
How is The Cell rated?
The Cell has 6.4/10 on IMDb and 40 on Metacritic.
Does The Cell have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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