The Two Faces of January (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Two Faces of January is a 2014 thriller directed by Hossein Amini, starring Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst and Oscar Isaac. It is based on The Two Faces of January by Patricia Highsmith. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $13.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Hossein Amini
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Two Faces of January About?
The premise of The Two Faces of January without spoilers, adapted from The Two Faces of January by Patricia Highsmith. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1960s Athens, Chester MacFarland and his alluring wife Colette find themselves entangled with Rydal, a local tour guide. Chester's charm hides a deceptive nature, and their meeting with Rydal sparks a dangerous game of manipulation and hidden agendas. As the three men navigate a complex web of secrets and lies, a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase unfolds, revealing unexpected consequences and testing their loyalties.
The Two Faces of January Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- greece
- ruins
- athens greece
- american in europe
- foot chase
- 1960s
- con artist
- tourist
- tour guide
- chase
- swindler
- on the run
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- slip the undergarment
- on the lam
- writer
- american abroad
- love triangle
- false identity
- husband wife relationship
- con man
- year 1962
- based on novel
- bolt upright after nightmare
- crossing one's eyes
- holding hands
- listening to a radio
- staring at someone
- reference to martin van buren
- reference to agatha christie
- dangled over a railing
- dying confession
- framed for murder
- frame up
- beating
- infidelity
- escape
- tolling bell
- reference to trenton new jersey
- yale graduate
- bus ride
- accidental death
- laying a trap
- exoneration
- ferry boat
- gold bracelet
- man knocked unconscious
- father figure
- graveside visit
- crying man
- revolver
The Two Faces of January Cast
Viggo Mortensen leads the cast, with Kirsten Dunst and Oscar Isaac. Directed by Hossein Amini.
- Director Hossein Amini
The Two Faces of January Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Two Faces of January 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 48%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 58% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
11 ratings
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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The Two Faces of January Plot Summary
What happens in The Two Faces of January from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1962, con artist Chester MacFarland (played by Viggo Mortensen) and his charming wife Colette (portrayed by Kirsten Dunst) embark on a picturesque tour of Greece, with a stop at the iconic Acropolis of Athens. During their visit, they encounter Rydal (interpreted by Oscar Isaac), a charismatic tour guide who engages in his own form of deceit by scamming tourists through shady currency exchange practices.
Full summary
The whole story of The Two Faces of January, scene by scene
The Two Faces of January Box Office
The Two Faces of January grossed $13.6 million worldwide. $507,463 came from the US and Canada and $13 million (96%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.6M
- US & Canada
- $507.5K
- International
- $13M
The Two Faces of January Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Two Faces of January.
How Well Do You Know The Two Faces of January?
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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In which year does the story of 'The Two Faces of January' take place?
Cars in The Two Faces of January
9 cars on screen, including the 1961 Mercedes-Benz Biamax R-495 and the 1946 Dodge unknown.
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 180 W120.010 Minor role -
1960 Mercedes-Benz 180 D W120.110 Minor role
The Two Faces of January Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Las dos caras de enero” and “蜜月杀机”.
- Also known as
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- Las dos caras de enero
- 蜜月杀机
- 一月迷情
- 逃亡地中海
- Τα Δύο Πρόσωπα Του Ιανουαρίου
- Januar har to ansigter
- 1월의 두 얼굴
- Die zwei Gesichter des Januars
- I due volti di gennaio
- Ocak Ayının İki Yüzü
- Два лика января
- As Duas Faces de Janeiro
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- Kétarcú január
- Rozgrywka
- Двете лица на януари
- 亡命地中海
- Smrt v labyrintu
- שני פנים לינואר
- Divas janvāra sejas
- Triunghiul dragostei și al morții
- Дволикий січень
- Apsimetėlis, sukčius ir dama
- De amor y dinero
- ギリシャに消えた嘘
- ซ่อนเงื่อนสองเงา
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The Two Faces of January FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Two Faces of January, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Two Faces of January?
The Two Faces of January runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Two Faces of January released?
The Two Faces of January was released on September 26, 2014.
Who directed The Two Faces of January?
The Two Faces of January was directed by Hossein Amini.
More films by Hossein Amini Who is in the cast of The Two Faces of January?
The Two Faces of January stars Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst and Oscar Isaac.
How much did The Two Faces of January make at the box office?
The Two Faces of January grossed $13.6 million worldwide ($507,463 domestic, $13 million international).
How is The Two Faces of January rated?
The Two Faces of January has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Is The Two Faces of January based on a book?
Yes. The Two Faces of January is adapted from The Two Faces of January by Patricia Highsmith.
Does The Two Faces of January have a post-credit scene?
No. The Two Faces of January has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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