The Final Cut (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Final Cut is a 2004 sci-fi thriller directed by Omar Naim, starring Robin Williams, Mira Sorvino and James Caviezel. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $3.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Omar Naim
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Final Cut About?
The premise of The Final Cut without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a future where memories can be digitized and altered, Alan Hakman, a skilled "cutter," grapples with his own complicated past while pursuing his passion for storytelling. Haunted by his history, Alan faces a moral dilemma when a tempting offer promises both financial reward and the potential to expose buried secrets. His quest for redemption becomes increasingly perilous as he confronts the dark truths about himself and the industry he works in.
The Final Cut Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- suit and tie
- revelation
- presumed dead
- laptop computer
- funeral
- coffin
- corpse
- cover up
- butler
- mansion
- dog
- mother daughter relationship
+38 more Show fewer
- secret
- single mother
- single parent
- prologue
- foot chase
- death of protagonist
- told in flashback
- overhead camera shot
- character's point of view camera shot
- subjective camera
- loner
- dutch angle
- moral dilemma
- flash forward
- tattoo artist
- woods
- train station
- bus
- pool table
- hotel
- abandoned factory
- cemetery
- pistol
- haunted by the past
- technology
- lawyer
- voyeurism
- voyeur
- redemption
- apartment
- newspaper headline
- newspaper clipping
- party
- race against time
- held at gunpoint
- escape
- hall of records
- security guard
The Final Cut Cast
Robin Williams leads the cast, with Mira Sorvino and James Caviezel. Directed by Omar Naim.
- Director Omar Naim
More from Omar Naim
More films directed by Omar Naim: Route 10 and Dead Awake.
The Final Cut Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Final Cut 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
-
IMDb 6.1 /10
See on IMDb -
Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 5.4
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 60% User score
See on TMDB
The Final Cut Plot Summary
What happens in The Final Cut from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this futuristic narrative, we follow Alan Hakman, portrayed by Robin Williams, who is haunted by a tragic childhood memory. As a young boy, he witnessed his friend fall to his death while they played in an abandoned building. Fast forward to the present day, and a revolutionary technology known as “Zoe” chips is introduced. These chips are implanted in individuals at birth, documenting their entire lives, which are then edited and screened at their funerals.
Full summary
The whole story of The Final Cut, scene by scene
The Final Cut Box Office
The Final Cut grossed $3.2 million worldwide. $551,281 came from the US and Canada and $2.7 million (83%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.2M
- US & Canada
- $551.3K
- International
- $2.7M
The Final Cut Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Final Cut (2004) Official Trailer #1 - Robin Williams Movie HD
How Well Do You Know The Final Cut?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What profession does Alan Hakman have in The Final Cut?
Cars in The Final Cut
11 cars on screen, including the 1989 Citroën 2CV 6 and the Citroën DS.
-
1989 Citroën 2CV 6 Background role -
Citroën DS Background role -
Citroën ID 19 Break Background role -
Datsun 510 Wagon Background role
The Final Cut Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “The Final Cut (2004)” and “Wersja ostateczna”.
- Also known as
-
- The Final Cut (2004)
- Wersja ostateczna
- La memoria de los muertos
- La memòria dels morts
- ファイナル・カット
- Konečný sestřih
- Zúčtování
- The Final Cut - Dein Tod ist erst der Anfang
- Son Kurgu
- The Final Cut - A Última Memória
- Окончательный монтаж
- Vágott verzió
+12 more Show fewer
- Τελική Πράξη
- בסוף הדרך...
- Последен спомен
- Violação de Privacidade
- 파이널컷
- Остаточний монтаж
- 最终剪接
- 迴光報告
- Завршни рез, საბოლოო მონტაჟი
- Mas allá de la muerte
- Galutinis montažas
- ไฟนอล คัท ตัดต่อสมองคน
Seen The Final Cut?
Movies Like The Final Cut
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Final Cut, The Final Cut and Final Cut.
The Final Cut FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Final Cut, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Final Cut?
The Final Cut runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Final Cut released?
The Final Cut was released on October 15, 2004.
Who directed The Final Cut?
The Final Cut was directed by Omar Naim.
More films by Omar Naim Who is in the cast of The Final Cut?
The Final Cut stars Robin Williams, Mira Sorvino and James Caviezel.
How much did The Final Cut make at the box office?
The Final Cut grossed $3.2 million worldwide ($551,281 domestic, $2.7 million international).
How is The Final Cut rated?
The Final Cut has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does The Final Cut have a post-credit scene?
No. The Final Cut has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
