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Untraceable (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Untraceable is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Gregory Hoblit, starring Diane Lane and Joseph Cross. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $52.9 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$52.9M
Metascore
32
budget
$35M
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Untraceable (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Gregory Hoblit
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$35M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Untraceable About?

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

A sadistic cybercriminal taunts the FBI by broadcasting his murders live online, challenging them to find and stop him before his next victim falls. FBI Special Agent Jennifer Marsh leads the investigation, struggling to decipher the killer's cryptic clues and navigate the dangerous world of the internet. As the body count rises, Marsh and her team race against time to catch the elusive predator, knowing that every moment lost brings the killer closer to his next kill and further into the digital shadows.

Untraceable Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • dvd extra
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Cast & crew

Untraceable Cast

Diane Lane leads the cast, with Joseph Cross. Directed by Gregory Hoblit.

From the director

More from Gregory Hoblit

More films directed by Gregory Hoblit, best-rated first: Frequency, Fracture, Primal Fear and Hart's War.

Full filmography
Ratings

Untraceable Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Untraceable 32 on Metacritic.

Plot

Untraceable Plot Summary

What happens in Untraceable 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

In the serene suburbs of Portland, FBI Special Agent Jennifer Marsh (portrayed by Diane Lane) juggles her responsibilities as a committed mother and a relentless cybercrime fighter. During the day, she cares for her daughter, Annie Haskins, and her mother, Stella Marsh, and when night falls, she collaborates with Griffin Dowd (played by Joseph Cross) to track down the nefarious individuals operating within the FBI’s cybercrime unit. However, her seemingly straightforward life takes a dramatic turn when an anonymous tip directs her attention to a horrifying site named KillWithMe.com. This sinister platform showcases the brutal torture and killing of a cat, operating with the chilling promise that it will merely create a mirror site if anyone attempts to shut it down.

Full summary

The whole story of Untraceable, scene by scene

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Box office

Untraceable Box Office & Budget

Untraceable grossed $52.9 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $28.7 million came from the US and Canada and $24.2 million (46%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$52.9M

1.5× its budget

US & Canada
$28.7M
International
$24.2M
Budget
$35M
US & Canada 54% Rest of the world 46%
Videos

Untraceable Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

UNTRACEABLE Trailer
  • Trailer Untraceable (2008) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Untraceable?

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 FBI Special Agent Jennifer Marsh?

Cars

Cars in Untraceable

30 cars on screen, including the 2006 SAAB 9-7X and the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 30 cars
  • 2006 SAAB 9-7X in Untraceable 2006 SAAB 9-7X Main role
  • 1999 Ford Crown Victoria in Untraceable 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 2006 BMW 550i E60 in Untraceable 2006 BMW 550i E60 Minor role
  • 1995 Chevrolet Blazer in Untraceable 1995 Chevrolet Blazer Minor role
Details

Untraceable Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “Untraceable - Jeder Klick kann töten” and “Öldür.com”.

Also known as
  • Untraceable - Jeder Klick kann töten
  • Öldür.com
  • Intraçable
  • Nella rete del serial killer
  • Не оставляющий следа
  • Indetectável
  • Rastro oculto
  • Utan spår
  • Nieuchwytny
  • Gyilkosság online
  • 网络杀机
  • Smrt on-line
+16 more
  • غیرقابل ردیابی
  • ללא עקבות
  • Θανάσιμος Επισκέπτης
  • Sem Vestígios
  • Непроследим
  • Introuvable
  • Той, що не залишає сліду
  • ブラックサイト
  • Sin rastros
  • 킬 위드 미
  • Live殺人網站
  • Smrť v priamom prenose
  • Web Tử Thần
  • Rastre ocult
  • Nesusekamas
  • โชว์ฆ่าถ่ายทอดสด

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FAQ

Untraceable FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Untraceable, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Untraceable?

Untraceable runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Untraceable released?

Untraceable was released on January 25, 2008.

Who directed Untraceable?

Untraceable was directed by Gregory Hoblit.

More films by Gregory Hoblit

Who is in the cast of Untraceable?

Untraceable stars Diane Lane and Joseph Cross.

How much did Untraceable make at the box office?

Untraceable grossed $52.9 million worldwide ($28.7 million domestic, $24.2 million international) on a budget of $35 million.

How is Untraceable rated?

Untraceable has 32 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does Untraceable have a post-credit scene?

No. Untraceable has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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