The Gathering (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Gathering is a 2002 horror thriller directed by Brian Gilbert, starring Mackenzie Crook as The Gathering, Christina Ricci and Harry Forrester. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Brian Gilbert
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuelson Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gathering About?
The premise of The Gathering without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Cassie Grant, an itinerant traveler, survives a car crash near Glastonbury, England, but suffers partial amnesia. The remorseful driver lets her recuperate at a spacious rural house, where she befriends the homeowner’s stepson, Michael. While exploring Michael’s research on a newly uncovered village church, Cassie experiences unsettling premonitions that gradually reveal her hidden connection to the enigmatic British community.
The Gathering Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- witness
- family relationships
- premonition
- mechanic
- hit by a car
- church
- strong female lead
- strong female character
- cornfield
- electrocution
- nuclear explosion
- catholicism
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- bas relief
- gathering
- children's home
- bishop
- asthmatic
- fair
- bible
- arimathea
- pit bull
- altarpiece
- 1st century
- priest
- reference to jesus christ
- art historian
- excavation
- friezes
- sinkhole
- car accident
- assassination
- jack ruby
- old church
- archeologist
- amnesia
- supernatural power
The Gathering Cast & Characters
Mackenzie Crook leads the cast as The Gathering, with Christina Ricci as Cassie Grant and Harry Forrester as Michael Kirkman. Directed by Brian Gilbert; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brian Gilbert
- Mackenzie Crook as The Gathering
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Christina Ricci as Cassie Grant - Harry Forrester as Michael Kirkman
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Kerry Fox as Marion Kirkman
Also Starring in The Gathering
· 19 more- Jessica Mann Emma Kirkman
- Ioan Gruffudd Dan Blakeley
- Stephen Dillane Simon Kirkman
- Peter McNamara Frederick Michael Argyle
- Robert Hardy Bishop
- Peter Wight Dave Elford
- Simon Russell Beale Luke Fraser
- Oliver Chris Brett
- Natalie Press Female Van Pusher
- Siobhan Hewlett Janie
- Roy Evans The Gathering
- Malcolm Terris The Mayor
- Richard Evans The Gathering
- Richard Syms Churchman
- David J. Curtis Police Officer
- Anatol Yusef The Gathering
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- Paul Hamilton The Gathering
- Mark Bagnall The Gathering
- Clare Bloomer The Gathering
More from Brian Gilbert
More films directed by Brian Gilbert, best-rated first: Wilde, Not Without My Daughter, Vice Versa and Tom & Viv.
The Gathering Plot Summary
What happens in The Gathering from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cassie Grant Christina Ricci is a young American girl wandering through England on foot, headed toward Ashby Wake. On her way, she is hit by a car, and the driver, Mrs. Marion Kirkman Kerry Fox, immediately calls for help. At the local hospital, the doctor determines Cassie has only scratches and no concussion, but she has suffered memory loss due to the shock. She can recall only her name and her mother country; she cannot remember where she comes from, who her family is, or why she is in England. The doctor explains that the memory loss is a common response to trauma and it should fade with rest. Mrs.
Full summary
The whole story of The Gathering, scene by scene
The Gathering Box Office
The Gathering grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- International
- $1.3M
The Gathering Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Gathering.
How Well Do You Know The Gathering?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What is the name of the young American girl who arrives in Ashby Wake after being hit by a car?
The Gathering Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “The Gathering - Blicke des Bösen” and “Les témoins”.
- Also known as
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- The Gathering - Blicke des Bösen
- Les témoins
- Visitantes
- Visitantes - Ellos (The Gathering)
- Ellos
- Toplantı
- Город проклятых
- Zgromadzenie
- Gonosz falu
- Zjevení
- המפגש
- O Encontro
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- Събирането
- Місто проклятих
- 게더링
- 百鬼夜行
- Los Testigos
- Okupljanje
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Movies Like The Gathering
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Visitation, Hallowed Ground and A Classic Horror Story.
The Gathering FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Gathering, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gathering?
The Gathering runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Gathering released?
The Gathering was released on May 17, 2002.
Who directed The Gathering?
The Gathering was directed by Brian Gilbert.
More films by Brian Gilbert Who is in the cast of The Gathering?
The Gathering stars Mackenzie Crook as The Gathering, Christina Ricci as Cassie Grant and Harry Forrester as Michael Kirkman, among 23 credited actors.
How much did The Gathering make at the box office?
The Gathering grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Does The Gathering have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gathering has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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