The Order (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Order is a 2003 action thriller directed by Brian Helgeland, starring Heath Ledger, Mark Addy and Shannyn Sossamon. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $11.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Brian Helgeland
- Original language
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Italian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Order About?
The premise of The Order without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As the world faces its final hours, a group of longtime friends gathers at a seaside villa for a yearly birthday celebration. However, the looming apocalypse throws their reunion into chaos, warping time and accelerating them towards an eternal summer night. Trapped in a fractured reality, they must confront their past and fight for survival as time itself unravels, forever changing their lives.
The Order Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sin eater
- exorcism
- absolution
- sin
- church
- jerusalem
- rain
- friendship
- friend
- bible
- brother brother relationship
- st. peter's basilica
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- vatican city
- drowning
- young
- death
- priest
- heaven
- reference to the old testament
- reference to the new testament
- key
- bat
- ritual
- reference to the book of revelation
- mysticism
- philosophy
- theology
- theosophy
- bicycle
- wind
- hell
- flying nail
- headache
- nightingale
- crucifixion
- underwater scene
- reference to st. peter
- pagan
- drinking
- drink
- nightclub
- tattoo
- busy signal
- telephone call
- policeman
- detective
- aramaic
- orphan
- dog
- consecration
The Order Cast
Heath Ledger leads the cast, with Mark Addy and Shannyn Sossamon. Directed by Brian Helgeland.
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Director Brian Helgeland
More from Brian Helgeland
More films directed by Brian Helgeland, best-rated first: 42, Legend, Payback and A Knight's Tale.
The Order Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Order 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Metacritic 21 Metascore
User score 3.6
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TMDB 58% User score
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The Order Plot Summary
What happens in The Order from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Alex Bernier, portrayed by Heath Ledger, is initiated into a secretive group of priests known as the Carolingians. Following the enigmatic death of the Order’s leader, Alex is dispatched to Rome by a fellow priest, Driscoll (Peter Weller), to uncover the truth behind this peculiar demise. The deceased bears distinctive markings on his chest that hint at the existence of a Sin Eater, played by Benno Fürmann. As Alex delves deeper into his investigation, he learns that the Sin Eater is a supernatural being who transcends time; the current one dates back to the Renaissance. This figure offers absolution and last rites, providing a pathway to Heaven for individuals the Church has deemed unworthy for conventional spiritual redemption.
Full summary
The whole story of The Order, scene by scene
The Order Box Office
The Order grossed $11.6 million worldwide. $7.7 million came from the US and Canada and $3.9 million (34%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.6M
- US & Canada
- $7.7M
- International
- $3.9M
The Order Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Order.
How Well Do You Know The Order?
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 plays the role of Alex Bernier in 'The Order'?
Cars in The Order
6 cars on screen, including the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI W220 and the 1994 Renault Master.
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2001 Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI W220 Minor role -
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1978 Ford Fairmont Background role
The Order Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “The Sin Eater” and “Devorador de Pecados”.
- Also known as
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- The Sin Eater
- Devorador de Pecados
- Gospodaryat na grekha
- O Amartovóros
- Pozhiratel' grekhov
- Sin Eater - Die Seele des Bösen
- Le Purificateur
- La setta dei dannati
- Пожиратель грехов
- 食罪人
- O Devorador de Pecados
- A bűn rendje
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- המסדר
- Господарят на греха
- Пожирач гріхів
- Zjadacz grzechów
- El Devorador de Pecados
- Pojídač hříchů
- Pakleni red
- Ο αμαρτοβώρος
- 悪霊喰
- Nuodemiu rijikas
- Devoratorul de pãcate
- Günahların Bekçisi
- Pojedač hriechov
- 씬, ცოდვათა მშთანთქმელი
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The Order FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Order, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Order?
The Order runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Order released?
The Order was released on September 5, 2003.
Who directed The Order?
The Order was directed by Brian Helgeland.
More films by Brian Helgeland Who is in the cast of The Order?
The Order stars Heath Ledger, Mark Addy and Shannyn Sossamon.
How much did The Order make at the box office?
The Order grossed $11.6 million worldwide ($7.7 million domestic, $3.9 million international).
How is The Order rated?
The Order has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 21 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does The Order have a post-credit scene?
No. The Order has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Order in?
The original language of The Order is Italian.
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