The Grudge (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Grudge is a 2004 mystery thriller directed by Takashi Shimizu, starring Clea DuVall, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jason Behr. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $187.3 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Takashi Shimizu
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $10M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Grudge About?
The premise of The Grudge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A detective's inquiry into a disturbing murder reveals a link to a previous, unresolved case handled by her new partner. The investigation leads them to a house harboring a sinister curse, unleashing a vengeful spirit. This malevolent force spreads its deadly influence, threatening the lives of an unsuspecting couple and a pair facing a terminal illness as they struggle to escape its grasp.
The Grudge Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- remake
- part of trilogy
- curse
- japan
- ghost
- first part
- housewife
- remake of japanese film
- pet cat
- haunted house
- supernatural power
- horror movie remake
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- nonlinear timeline
- bus
- male frontal nudity
- supernatural horror
- 2000s
- east asia
- asia
- scene of the crime
- jump scare
- violence
- spiderweb
- cigarette smoking
- in medias res
- american
- nurse
- rage
- terror
- death
- son
- care
- old woman
- old age
- broken electronic works
- murdered in a bathtub
- diary
- adultery
- two word title
- hospital
- missing person
- detective
- police officer
- fear
- police car
- shock
- flashback
- little boy
- care work
- inter cultural
The Grudge Cast
Clea DuVall leads the cast, with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jason Behr. Directed by Takashi Shimizu.
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Director Takashi Shimizu
The Grudge Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Grudge 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 59% User score
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The Grudge Plot Summary
What happens in The Grudge 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
The story unfolds chronologically, beginning with the tragic suicide of Peter and leading to Karen’s hospital stay. This director’s cut synopsis reveals deeper insights, so it may include events not seen in the PG-13 version.
Full summary
The whole story of The Grudge, scene by scene
The Grudge Box Office & Budget
The Grudge grossed $187.3 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, 19 times what it cost. $110.4 million came from the US and Canada and $76.9 million (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$187.3M
19× its budget
- US & Canada
- $110.4M
- International
- $76.9M
- Budget
- $10M
The Grudge Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Grudge.
How Well Do You Know The Grudge?
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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What event triggers the haunting in The Grudge?
Cars in The Grudge
9 cars on screen, including the 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante and the 1996 Toyota Crown Comfort.
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1995 Mitsubishi Diamante Minor role -
1996 Toyota Crown Comfort Minor role -
1992 Toyota Himedic Minor role -
Honda Super Cub Background role
The Grudge Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “美版咒怨” and “Gnyav”.
- Also known as
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- 美版咒怨
- Gnyav
- I Katára
- Ha-Tina
- Kletva
- Proklyatiye
- Proklyattya
- じゅおん
- โคตรผีดุ
- Der Fluch - The Grudge
- The Grudge - A Maldição
- El grito
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- Nenávisť
- 咒怨 美版
- Átok
- Klątwa
- Проклятие
- Forbandelsen
- Garez
- Nenávist
- הטינה
- O Grito
- Rage meurtrière
- Гняв
- 그루지
- Η Κατάρα
- THE JUON／呪怨
- 不死咒怨
- La maldición (El Grito)
- Прокляття
- Vimm
- Kauna
- Pagieža
- Niknuma varā
- Forbannelsen
- Blestemul
- Клетва
- Lời Nguyền
- الحقد
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The Grudge FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Grudge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Grudge?
The Grudge runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Grudge released?
The Grudge was released on October 22, 2004.
Who directed The Grudge?
The Grudge was directed by Takashi Shimizu.
More films by Takashi Shimizu Who is in the cast of The Grudge?
The Grudge stars Clea DuVall, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jason Behr.
How much did The Grudge make at the box office?
The Grudge grossed $187.3 million worldwide ($110.4 million domestic, $76.9 million international) on a budget of $10 million.
How is The Grudge rated?
The Grudge has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 49 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does The Grudge have a post-credit scene?
No. The Grudge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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