The Square (2010): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Square is a 2010 drama thriller directed by Nash Edgerton, starring David Roberts, Claire van der Boom and Joel Edgerton. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Nash Edgerton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Apparition
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Square About?
The premise of The Square without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Christian, a museum curator with strong convictions, finds himself questioning his values when preparing for a provocative new exhibit called "The Square." The exhibition aims to challenge viewers to examine their own humanity, but as Christian grapples with the complexities of art and ethics, he's confronted with unsettling events that force him to re-evaluate his sense of responsibility and the boundaries of his own principles.
The Square Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male wears underwear
- man wrapped in a towel
- money
- christmas
- mistress
- arson
- police
- love
- blackmail
- hairy chest
- directorial debut
- flashlight
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- motorcycle
- impalement
- dead body
- cement
- concrete
- police officer
- impaled to death
- fire truck
- heavy rain
- crying woman
- man girl relationship
- cell phone
- van
- loss of mother
- candle
- card
- christmas card
- shouting
- envelope
- extortion
- restaurant
- chinese restaurant
- vengeance
- revenge
- bruise
- punched in the face
- hitting a woman
- construction accident
- broken leg
- crying man
- new year's day
- new year's eve
- husband wife relationship
- extramarital affair
- affair
- arsonist
- accidental death
- baby
The Square Cast
David Roberts leads the cast, with Claire van der Boom and Joel Edgerton. Directed by Nash Edgerton.
- Director Nash Edgerton
The Square Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Square 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Square Plot Summary
What happens in The Square 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
Escaping the dreariness of a unfulfilling marriage, Ray Yale finds himself swept up in a passionate yet complicated affair with the enchanting and troubled Carla. As their relationship deepens, Ray’s ethics are put to the ultimate test when Carla reveals a risky opportunity: the cash her controlling husband has amassed from crime. This moment sets the stage for a daring escape… if only things were as straightforward as they appear.
Full summary
The whole story of The Square, scene by scene
The Square Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Square.
How Well Do You Know The Square?
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 is Raymond's wife in the movie?
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The Square FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Square, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Square?
The Square runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Square released?
The Square was released on April 9, 2010.
Who directed The Square?
The Square was directed by Nash Edgerton.
More films by Nash Edgerton Who is in the cast of The Square?
The Square stars David Roberts, Claire van der Boom and Joel Edgerton.
How is The Square rated?
The Square has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 75 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Square have a post-credit scene?
No. The Square has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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