The Experiment (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Experiment is a 2002 drama thriller directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, starring Moritz Bleibtreu, Wotan Wilke Möhring and Christian Berkel. It runs 2 hours and earned $13.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Oliver Hirschbiegel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IDP Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Experiment About?
The premise of The Experiment without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by desperation, Mary becomes involved in a dangerous experiment exploring the limits of perception through powerful substances. As she progresses, the distinction between reality and illusion fades, leading her into a terrifying and sensual experience. The experiment pushes her to the edge of sanity, blurring the lines between what is real and what is a hallucination.
The Experiment Themes & Keywords
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- breasts
- prisoner revolt
- power struggle
- defiance
- aggression
- discomfort
- confrontation
- degradation
- oppression
- dehumanization
- obedience
- inmate
- anxiety
- mental breakdown
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- physical abuse
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- based on true story
- behaviorism
- beaten to death
- kiss
- sex scene
- reference to the stanford prison experiment
Where to Watch The Experiment
Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Experiment Cast
Moritz Bleibtreu leads the cast, with Wotan Wilke Möhring and Christian Berkel. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Oliver Hirschbiegel
Also Starring in The Experiment
· 6 moreThe Experiment Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Experiment 59 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 74% User score
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The Experiment Plot Summary
What happens in The Experiment from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a seemingly ordinary life, taxi driver Tarek Fahd stumbles upon a newspaper advertisement that piques his interest—a call for participants in a disturbing experiment, promising a reward of 4000 German marks. This experiment, masterminded by the authoritative Professor Klaus Thon and his assistant, Dr. Jutta Grimm, simulates a prison environment where ordinary individuals will find their civil rights stripped away.
Full summary
The whole story of The Experiment, scene by scene
The Experiment Box Office
The Experiment grossed $13.8 million worldwide. $144,634 came from the US and Canada and $13.6 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.8M
- US & Canada
- $144.6K
- International
- $13.6M
The Experiment Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Experiment.
How Well Do You Know The Experiment?
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 discovers the invitation to participate in the experiment?
Cars in The Experiment
8 cars on screen, including the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W124 and the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W220.
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1979 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Minor role
The Experiment Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “实验” and “实验监狱, es［エス］”.
- Also known as
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- 实验
- 实验监狱, es［エス］
- El experimento (Das Experiment)
- 엑스페리먼트
- Експериментът
- A Experiência
- Eksperimentet
- Experiment - Ihmiskoe
- Το Πείραμα
- Эксперимент
- Black Box
- Deney
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- The Experiment - Cercasi cavie umane
- Experimentet
- L'Expérience
- El experimento
- A kísérlet
- 死亡实验
- Experimentul
- Eksperyment
- Експеримент
- 死亡實驗
- L’experiment
- آزمایش
- הניסוי
- Eksperimentas
- Eksperiment
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The Experiment FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Experiment, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Experiment?
The Experiment runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Experiment released?
The Experiment was released on September 18, 2002.
Who directed The Experiment?
The Experiment was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
More films by Oliver Hirschbiegel Who is in the cast of The Experiment?
The Experiment stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Wotan Wilke Möhring and Christian Berkel, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Experiment?
In the US, The Experiment is streaming on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Experiment make at the box office?
The Experiment grossed $13.8 million worldwide ($144,634 domestic, $13.6 million international).
How is The Experiment rated?
The Experiment has 59 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does The Experiment have a post-credit scene?
No. The Experiment has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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