Zodiac (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Zodiac is a 2007 drama thriller directed by David Fincher, starring Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo. It is partly based on Zodiac by Robert Graysmith. It runs 2 hours 37 minutes and earned $84.8 million worldwide on a $65 million budget. Critics gave it 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 37m (157 min)
- Director
- David Fincher
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $65M
- Based on
- Zodiac by Robert Graysmith
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Zodiac About?
The premise of Zodiac without spoilers, adapted from Zodiac by Robert Graysmith. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the San Francisco Bay Area was plagued by a serial killer who signed his letters "Zodiac." Taunting law enforcement with elaborate codes and cryptic messages, the killer claimed responsibility for numerous murders. This account follows the frustrated efforts of several detectives, journalists, and even an amateur cryptographer as they desperately try to decipher the clues and identify the elusive killer, all while their own lives become consumed by the relentless pursuit.
Zodiac Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- zodiac killer
- serial killer
- mysterious murderer
- zodiac
- cartoonist
- true crime
- investigation
- reporter
- scene of the crime
- year 1991
- year 1983
- year 1979
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- year 1978
- year 1977
- year 1971
- year 1970
- year 1969
- san francisco chronicle the newspaper
- cigarette smoking
- police
- neo noir
- masked murderer
- mass murder
- ambidextrous
- karmann ghia
- firearms
- masked killer
- film fan
- organist
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- retro version of studio logo
- cia central intelligence agency
- psychopath
- male police officer
- police officer
- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet corvair
- german car
- 20th century
- united states of america
- serial killer crime
- police procedural crime
- epic drama
- cop drama
- whodunnit mystery
- child in jeopardy
- stabbing a woman
- stand alone movie without sequel
- detective
Zodiac Cast
Robert Downey Jr. leads the cast, with Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo. Directed by David Fincher.
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Director David Fincher
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Zodiac Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Zodiac 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 75% User score
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Zodiac Plot Summary
What happens in Zodiac from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film “Zodiac” begins on the captivating night of July 4, 1969, when the notorious Zodiac killer launches his second violent attack, targeting Darlene Ferrin (played by Ciara Hughes) and Mike Mageau (portrayed by Lee Norris) at a secluded lovers’ lane in Vallejo, California. Tragically, Ferrin succumbs to her injuries, while Mageau fortuitously survives.
Just a month later, the San Francisco Chronicle receives a chilling letter from the Zodiac, sparking intrigue in the newsroom. Paul Avery (Robert Downey Jr.), a crime reporter for the Chronicle, finds himself drawn into the dark mystery. On the other hand, Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal), who serves as a political cartoonist at the newspaper, is desperate to get involved, but his enthusiasm is initially dismissed by Avery and the other editors.
Full summary
The whole story of Zodiac, scene by scene
Zodiac Box Office & Budget
Zodiac grossed $84.8 million worldwide on a $65 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $33.1 million came from the US and Canada and $51.7 million (61%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$84.8M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $33.1M
- International
- $51.7M
- Budget
- $65M
Zodiac Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Zodiac.
How Well Do You Know Zodiac?
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
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- Question 10: not answered
In which year does the Zodiac killer's first attack, depicted in the film, occur?
Cars in Zodiac
56 cars on screen, including the 1965 Ford Custom and the 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu.
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1977 Volkswagen Rabbit I Typ 17 Important role
Zodiac Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “索命黄道带” and “杀谜藏”.
- Also known as
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- 索命黄道带
- 杀谜藏
- 杀人十二星座
- 杀人十二宫
- ZODIAC : ตามล่านักฆ่าจักรราศีอมตะ
- A Zodiákus
- 十二宫杀手
- Զոդիակ
- Zodiac - Die Spur des Killers
- Зодиак
- Zodiákus
- 十二宫
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- Zodijak
- Zodiak
- ตามล่า รหัสฆ่า ฆาตกรอำมหิต
- זודיאק
- ゾディアック
- I se spunea Zodiac
- Zodíaco
- 조디악
- Зодіак
- 索命黃道帶
- 殺謎藏
- Zodiaco, ზოდიაქო
- Tên Sát Nhân Hoàn Hảo
- زودياك
- Le zodiaque
- زودیاک
- Zodíac
- Zodiakas
- Зодијак
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Movies Like Zodiac
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Zodiac, This Is the Zodiac Speaking and Awakening the Zodiac.
Zodiac FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Zodiac, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Zodiac?
Zodiac runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
When was Zodiac released?
Zodiac was released on March 2, 2007.
Who directed Zodiac?
Zodiac was directed by David Fincher.
More films by David Fincher Who is in the cast of Zodiac?
Zodiac stars Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo.
How much did Zodiac make at the box office?
Zodiac grossed $84.8 million worldwide ($33.1 million domestic, $51.7 million international) on a budget of $65 million.
How is Zodiac rated?
Zodiac has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 79 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Is Zodiac based on a book?
Yes. Zodiac is partly adapted from Zodiac by Robert Graysmith.
Does Zodiac have a post-credit scene?
No. Zodiac has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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