The Skulls (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Skulls is a 2000 action thriller directed by Rob Cohen, starring Joshua Jackson. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $50.8 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
English What Is The Skulls About?
The premise of The Skulls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A brilliant but troubled student, Luke McNamara, is invited to join The Skulls, an exclusive and powerful secret society at his university. Drawn into their clandestine world, he uncovers a history of manipulation, privilege, and a long reach into the highest echelons of power. As Luke investigates the organization's dark secrets and its members' significant influence, he must confront the dangerous consequences of seeking the truth and the steep price of belonging.
The Skulls Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cia central intelligence agency
- coxswain
- reference to bob woodward
- atm
- reference to pizza hut
- murder disguised as suicide
- no opening credits
- secret
- whodunit
- female pedal pumping
- college
- ivy league
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- suicide
- secret society
- friend
- brotherhood
- journalist
- wealth
- murder
- fraternity
- mace the repellent
- terrorizing with a car
- lighthouse
- university
- tenure
- provost
- rulebook
- college campus
- fraternity pledge
- train track
- attempted suicide
- bicycle
- foot race
- running
- trophy
- bar
- drugged
- harvard university
- darts
- ambulance
- injection
- arrest
- sports car
- pallbearer
- church
- camera
- tuxedo
- painter
- computer art
- watching a video
The Skulls Cast
Joshua Jackson stars in The Skulls. Directed by Rob Cohen.
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Director Rob Cohen
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The Skulls Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Skulls 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 24 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 58% User score
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The Skulls Plot Summary
What happens in The Skulls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lucas “Luke” McNamara, portrayed by Joshua Jackson, is a determined young man from a working-class background who aspires to elevate his life by joining the prestigious secret society known as the Skulls. As he navigates university life, he dreams of accessing their financial support to attend Law School. Alongside him are his roommate Will Beckord, who studies journalism and contributes to the school newspaper, and Chloe Whitfield, a captivating classmate for whom he harbors unspoken feelings.
Full summary
The whole story of The Skulls, scene by scene
The Skulls Box Office & Budget
The Skulls grossed $50.8 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $35 million came from the US and Canada and $15.8 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$50.8M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $35M
- International
- $15.8M
- Budget
- $35M
The Skulls Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Skulls.
How Well Do You Know The Skulls?
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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What is the name of the main character who seeks redemption through higher education?
Cars in The Skulls
13 cars on screen, including the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 1972 Buick Riviera.
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1996 Ford Taurus Important role
The Skulls Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “The Skulls - Alle Macht der Welt” and “The Skulls - I teschi”.
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- The Skulls - Alle Macht der Welt
- The Skulls - I teschi
- The Skulls : Société secrète
- Koponyák
- Sociedade Secreta
- The Skulls: Sociedad secreta
- Черепа
- Sekta
- מועדון הגולגלות
- Le Clan des skulls
- Lebky
- 스컬스
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- Братството на черепите
- Sociedad secreta
- 聖堂風雲
- 圣堂风云
- Saklı Seçilmişler
- The Skulls. Societat Secreta
- Черепи
- Tổ Chức Đầu Lâu
- องค์กรลับกะโหลกเหล็ก
- Kaukolės
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The Skulls FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Skulls, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Skulls?
The Skulls runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Skulls released?
The Skulls was released on March 31, 2000.
Who directed The Skulls?
The Skulls was directed by Rob Cohen.
More films by Rob Cohen Who is in the cast of The Skulls?
The Skulls stars Joshua Jackson.
How much did The Skulls make at the box office?
The Skulls grossed $50.8 million worldwide ($35 million domestic, $15.8 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is The Skulls rated?
The Skulls has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 24 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does The Skulls have a post-credit scene?
No. The Skulls has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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