Wanted (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Wanted is a 2008 action thriller directed by Timur Bekmambetov, starring James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie. It is partly based on Wanted by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $342.5 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Timur Bekmambetov
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $75M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wanted About?
The premise of Wanted without spoilers, adapted from Wanted by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man, frustrated with his life, is unexpectedly recruited by a skilled assassin named Fox. She introduces him to the Fraternity, a clandestine group of killers with extraordinary abilities. He soon finds himself embroiled in a deadly conflict, seeking vengeance for his father's death while discovering latent talents within himself. Navigating a world of lethal precision and moral ambiguity, he must confront the complexities of heroism and retribution.
Wanted Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- loom
- assassin
- rejuvenation
- voice over narration
- secret organization
- car chase
- son kills father
- fraternity
- office worker
- boss
- tattooed woman
- machismo
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- train wreck
- playing against type
- female protagonist
- blood splatter
- femme fatale
- slow motion scene
- tattoo
- target
- sunroof
- search for self
- office party
- jumping between buildings
- fast action in slow motion
- crashing through a window
- crashing into a police car
- car crashes into a train
- corner gun
- commuter train
- colliding bullets
- bobble head doll
- absent father
- shooting the wings off a fly
- shot in the back
- hesitation
- gunsmith
- sniper
- newspaper headline
- cat
- bullet proof automobile
- violence
- train accident
- title appears in writing
- stapler
- silver bullet
- shot through a window
- shot from a car
- shooting
- shootout
Wanted Cast
James McAvoy leads the cast, with Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
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Director Timur Bekmambetov
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More films directed by Timur Bekmambetov, best-rated first: Day Watch, Night Watch: Nochnoi Dozor, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and Profile.
Wanted Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Wanted 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 65% User score
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Wanted Plot Summary
What happens in Wanted 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 bustling city of Chicago, Wesley Gibson, played by James McAvoy, finds himself trapped in a monotonous desk job, bullied by his boss, and suffering from debilitating panic attacks. Complicating matters, he deals with a disloyal girlfriend who is having an affair with his colleague, Barry (Chris Pratt). One fateful evening, Wesley’s life takes a dramatic turn when a mysterious woman named Fox reveals the shocking truth about his father—an assassin who was recently murdered—and that a notorious killer named Cross (Thomas Kretschmann) is now after him.
Full summary
The whole story of Wanted, scene by scene
Wanted Box Office & Budget
Wanted grossed $342.5 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 4.6 times what it cost. $134.5 million came from the US and Canada and $208 million (61%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$342.5M
4.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $134.5M
- International
- $208M
- Budget
- $75M
Wanted Awards & Nominations
Wanted was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Best Action Movie
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
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Oscars 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Sound Mixing
Wanted Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 clips.
- Clip Every Bullet Curve
- Clip Angelina Jolie vs. a Fraternity of Assassins
- Clip Wesley's Brutal Training Regime Extended Preview
- Clip Wesley's Office Meltdown Full Scene
How Well Do You Know Wanted?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What city is Wesley Gibson's mundane life set in before he becomes an assassin?
Cars in Wanted
54 cars on screen, including the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 and the Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster.
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2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Important role -
Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Important role -
1976 VAZ 2101 Zhiguli Important role -
2006 Audi Q7 Minor role
Wanted Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Wanted - Choisis ton destin” and “Wanted: Scigani”.
- Also known as
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- Wanted - Choisis ton destin
- Wanted: Scigani
- Wanted (2008)
- 刺客联盟
- 杀神特工
- 刺客聯盟
- ウォンテッド
- Recherché
- Axtarılan
- Wanted : Choisis ton destin
- Wanted - Scegli il tuo destino
- Особо опасен
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- Procurado
- Wanted - Ścigani
- 通缉令
- Wanted (Se busca)
- Неуловим
- מבוקש
- 원티드
- Особливо небезпечний
- ฮีโร่เพชฌฆาตสั่งตาย
- O Procurado
- Ieškomas
- Se Busca
- 殺神特工
- Truy Sát
- Tražen
- تحت تعقیب
- مطلوب
- वॉन्टेड
- Iskan
- Tagaotsitav
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Wanted: Dead or Alive, Wanted: Dead or Alive and Wanted Man.
Wanted FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Wanted, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wanted?
Wanted runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Wanted released?
Wanted was released on June 27, 2008.
Who directed Wanted?
Wanted was directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
More films by Timur Bekmambetov Who is in the cast of Wanted?
Wanted stars James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie.
How much did Wanted make at the box office?
Wanted grossed $342.5 million worldwide ($134.5 million domestic, $208 million international) on a budget of $75 million.
How is Wanted rated?
Wanted has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Is Wanted based on a book?
Yes. Wanted is partly adapted from Wanted by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones.
Was Wanted nominated for any awards?
Wanted received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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