The Wicker Man (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Wicker Man is a 2006 mystery thriller directed by Neil LaBute, starring Nicolas Cage, Ellen Burstyn and Leelee Sobieski. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $38.8 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Neil LaBute
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Wicker Man About?
The premise of The Wicker Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated sheriff travels to a remote island community to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. He soon discovers the islanders maintain unusual customs and traditions, rooted in ancient pagan beliefs. As he digs deeper, the sheriff uncovers a disturbing world of secretive rituals and unsettling practices, realizing he may be caught in a dangerous game with terrifying consequences.
The Wicker Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- unintentional humor
- pagan ritual
- animal sacrifice
- bee
- feminism
- bee attack
- island
- folk horror
- ritual mask
- ritual murder
- small community
- island community
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- isolated community
- death of protagonist
- horror movie remake
- fetus in a jar
- beekeeping
- allergic reaction
- bear suit
- remake of cult favorite
- matriarchy
- matronizing
- matriarch
- evil woman
- female chauvinist
- evil wins
- murder of a police officer
- pregnancy
- camp
- gender in title
- underwater scene
- unhappy ending
- bad guy wins
- cruelty
- man punches a woman
- chopping wood
- rural setting
- town with a dark secret
- remake of cult film
- b movie
- torture
- young
- dark comedy
- girl
- ritual
- investigation
- letter
- female chauvinism
- disguise
- fatal accident
The Wicker Man Cast
Nicolas Cage leads the cast, with Ellen Burstyn and Leelee Sobieski. Directed by Neil LaBute.
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Director Neil LaBute
More from Neil LaBute
More films directed by Neil LaBute, best-rated first: In the Company of Men, Nurse Betty, Your Friends & Neighbors and The Shape of Things.
The Wicker Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Wicker Man 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.8/10.
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IMDb 3.8 /10
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 3.4
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TMDB 43% User score
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The Wicker Man Plot Summary
What happens in The Wicker Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Edward Malus, portrayed by Nicolas Cage, is a policeman from Seattle who receives a distressing call from his former fiancée, Willow Woodward, regarding the mysterious disappearance of her daughter, Rowan. Determined to uncover the truth, Edward secures a pilot to transport him to the isolated island where Willow and her daughter reside. This island is under the influence of the enigmatic Sister Summersisle, a character brought to life by Ellen Burstyn, who is revered as a goddess by the islanders.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wicker Man, scene by scene
The Wicker Man Box Office & Budget
The Wicker Man grossed $38.8 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 97% of what it cost. $23.6 million came from the US and Canada and $15.2 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$38.8M
97% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $23.6M
- International
- $15.2M
- Budget
- $40M
The Wicker Man Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer The Wicker Man Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Wicker Man?
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 Edward Malus?
Cars in The Wicker Man
8 cars on screen, including the 2001 BMW R 1150 RT-P and the 1987 Pontiac 6000 Safari.
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Freightliner FLD Minor role -
1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale Minor role
The Wicker Man Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Pleteniy Chelovek” and “Wicker Man - Das Geheimnis der Insel”.
- Also known as
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- Pleteniy Chelovek
- Wicker Man - Das Geheimnis der Insel
- El Culto Siniestro
- Klūgu vīrs
- Omul de rachita
- Wicker Man - Ritual des Bösen
- Il prescelto
- Lanetli Ada
- Плетёный человек
- O Escolhido
- Rituál
- 异教徒
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- איש הקש
- Rejtélyek szigete
- Kult
- ウィッカーマン
- Το μυστικό του σκιάχτρου
- O Sacrifício
- Плетена людина
- 위커맨
- Капан
- L'homme de paille
- Ohvripidu
- Čovjek od pruća
- Karklu zmogus
- Čovek od pruća
- Krvava zetev
- Плецены чалавек
- مرد حصیری
- 惡靈線索
- สาปอาถรรพณ์ล่าสุดโลก
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The Wicker Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Wicker Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wicker Man?
The Wicker Man runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Wicker Man released?
The Wicker Man was released on September 1, 2006.
Who directed The Wicker Man?
The Wicker Man was directed by Neil LaBute.
More films by Neil LaBute Who is in the cast of The Wicker Man?
The Wicker Man stars Nicolas Cage, Ellen Burstyn and Leelee Sobieski.
How much did The Wicker Man make at the box office?
The Wicker Man grossed $38.8 million worldwide ($23.6 million domestic, $15.2 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is The Wicker Man rated?
The Wicker Man has 3.8/10 on IMDb, 36 on Metacritic and 43% on TMDB.
Does The Wicker Man have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Wicker Man has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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