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The Entitled (2011): Cast & Plot

The Entitled (2011) movie poster

The Entitled is a 2011 crime thriller directed by Aaron Woodley, starring Kevin Zegers as Paul Dynan, Anthony Ulc and Nola Augustson. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The Entitled (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Aaron Woodley
Genres
Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Entitled About?

The premise of The Entitled without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Desperate for stability, Paul Dynan plots a kidnapping to secure $3 million for his struggling family. He and his crew abduct the socialite children of three wealthy fathers, holding them hostage through a tense night. As the ransom deadline looms, hidden secrets emerge, forcing the fathers to choose between their children and their fortunes.

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Cast & crew

The Entitled Cast & Characters

Kevin Zegers leads the cast as Paul Dynan, with Anthony Ulc as Frank Dynan and Nola Augustson as Marsha Dynan. Directed by Aaron Woodley; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Aaron Woodley

More films directed by Aaron Woodley, best-rated first: Tennessee, Arctic Dogs, Rhinoceros Eyes and Spark: A Space Tail.

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Plot

The Entitled Plot Summary

What happens in The Entitled 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

Paul Dynan, [Kevin Zegers], and his mother [Nola Augustson] are unemployed. At school, two students Jenna, [Tatiana Maslany], and Dean, [Devon Bostick], are aware they are two of a kind, harboring a dangerous contempt for the world around them. Paul, aiming to manipulate Jenna and befriend Dean, hatches a plan to kidnap three children from wealthy families for ransom.

Full summary

The whole story of The Entitled, scene by scene

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Videos

The Entitled Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Entitled.

THE ENTITLED - TRAILER
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Entitled?

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 portrays the kidnapper Paul Dynan?

Cars

Cars in The Entitled

12 cars on screen, including the 2001 BMW M3 Cabrio E46 and the Suzuki unknown.

All 12 cars
  • 2001 BMW M3 Cabrio E46 in The Entitled 2001 BMW M3 Cabrio E46 Important role
  • Suzuki unknown in The Entitled Suzuki unknown Important role
  • 2006 Ford Crown Victoria in The Entitled 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
  • 1997 Ford Econoline in The Entitled 1997 Ford Econoline Background role
Details

The Entitled Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Haute Tension” and “The Entitled - Ein fast perfektes Opfer”.

Also known as
  • Haute Tension
  • The Entitled - Ein fast perfektes Opfer
  • Bring the Night
  • O Resgate
  • El Rescate
  • A jogosult
  • Idealny plan
  • Nezinomasis
  • Joc diabolic
  • 人质游戏
  • Megfontolt szándékkal (A jogosult)
  • Неназванный
+6 more
  • המועמד
  • Il riscatto
  • 완전범죄: 키드냅
  • 人質遊戲
  • El rescat
  • Donucen ke zločinu

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FAQ

The Entitled FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Entitled, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Entitled?

The Entitled runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Entitled released?

The Entitled was released on September 6, 2011.

Who directed The Entitled?

The Entitled was directed by Aaron Woodley.

More films by Aaron Woodley

Who is in the cast of The Entitled?

The Entitled stars Kevin Zegers as Paul Dynan, Anthony Ulc as Frank Dynan and Nola Augustson as Marsha Dynan, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Entitled have a post-credit scene?

No. The Entitled has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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