The Covenant (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Covenant is a 2006 action thriller directed by Renny Harlin, starring Sebastian Stan, Taylor Kitsch and Steven Strait. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $37.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 19 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Covenant About?
The premise of The Covenant without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At Spenser Academy, four students discover a disturbing truth about their families’ history and a centuries-old agreement. As descendants of the Ipswich Colony’s original settlers, they possess unique abilities passed down through generations. However, the arrival of a mysterious new student triggers the unearthing of long-hidden secrets, threatening the foundations of their exclusive and powerful world. The students must confront their heritage and protect their community from an unknown danger.
The Covenant Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homoeroticism
- friendship between men
- warlock
- magic
- supernatural power
- friendship
- teenager
- male rear nudity
- gay subtext
- male in a shower
- gay interest
- student
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- family secret
- doppelganger
- massachusetts
- high school
- witchcraft
- man wears a swimsuit
- male male kiss
- bare chested male
- male nudity
- scantily clad female
- jukebox
- swimming race
- thunderstorm
- hallucination
- ipswich massachusetts
- bonfire
- film starts with text
- wizard
- invisible man
- ghost
- swimming team
- shapeshifting
- invisibility
- dream sequence
- car chase
- motorcycle
- mother son relationship
- death
- death of father
- speedo
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- woman wrapped in a towel
- group shower
- female in a shower
- male vomiting
- locker room
- woman wears a short skirt
The Covenant Cast
Sebastian Stan leads the cast, with Taylor Kitsch and Steven Strait. Directed by Renny Harlin; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Renny Harlin
More from Renny Harlin
More films directed by Renny Harlin, best-rated first: Bodies at Rest, Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.
The Covenant Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Covenant 19 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 19 Metascore
User score 4.2
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The Covenant Plot Summary
What happens in The Covenant from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens by illuminating the harsh realities faced in a post-9/11 world, where the United States dispatches tens of thousands of troops to Afghanistan. Over a decade, this military presence expands significantly, employing translators as crucial support to bridge the gaps in understanding and cooperation. Within this tumultuous backdrop, Master Sergeant John Kinley (Sebastian Stan), a veteran of the war zone, leads a checkpoint operation with his dedicated team.
On a blistering day, Kinley’s unit is on heightened alert, with Haadee, their skilled translator, collaborating with “Jizzy” to question drivers about their vehicle contents. Tension crackles in the air when one driver grows increasingly agitated, and Kinley commands Haadee and Jizzy to inspect the truck. Just as the team prepares for inspection, the driver suddenly flees, sensing imminent danger.
Full summary
The whole story of The Covenant, scene by scene
The Covenant Box Office
The Covenant grossed $37.6 million worldwide. $23.4 million came from the US and Canada and $14.2 million (38%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$37.6M
- US & Canada
- $23.4M
- International
- $14.2M
The Covenant Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Covenant.
How Well Do You Know The Covenant?
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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Who is the main character portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal?
Cars in The Covenant
14 cars on screen, including the 2005 Ford Mustang and the 2003 Ducati 749.
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1999 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2006 Hummer H3 Important role
The Covenant Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Le Pacte” and “La Alianza del Mal”.
- Also known as
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- Le Pacte
- La Alianza del Mal
- Zavet
- The covenan+: Pacto infernal
- Covenant - vainotut ja vaaralliset
- Le pacte du sang
- I adelfotita tou skotous
- Zavjet
- Zavjet sutnje
- Zavet ćutanja
- Pakten
- Seytanla anlasma
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- Угода з дияволом
- میثاق
- Der Pakt - The Covenant
- O Pacto
- A testvériség
- Pakt milczenia
- Сделка с дьяволом
- Şeytanla Anlaşma
- Síly temna
- הברית
- Заветът
- 커버넌트
- Η Αδελφότητα του Σκότους
- Pacto Infernal
- สี่พลังมนต์ล้างโลก
- 魔界契约
- Súmrak: Sága vyvolených
- پیمان
- 魔男生死鬥
- Conjurația tăcerii
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Covenant, The Brotherhood 2: Young Warlocks and Cthulhu.
The Covenant FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Covenant, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Covenant?
The Covenant runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Covenant released?
The Covenant was released on September 8, 2006.
Who directed The Covenant?
The Covenant was directed by Renny Harlin.
More films by Renny Harlin Who is in the cast of The Covenant?
The Covenant stars Sebastian Stan, Taylor Kitsch and Steven Strait, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Covenant make at the box office?
The Covenant grossed $37.6 million worldwide ($23.4 million domestic, $14.2 million international).
How is The Covenant rated?
The Covenant has 19 on Metacritic.
Does The Covenant have a post-credit scene?
No. The Covenant has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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