Wanted movie poster

Wanted

"Choose your destiny."

June 19, 2008 1h 50m 6.5/10 (7,416 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Wanted is a action/thriller film. directed by Timur Bekmambetov.

Starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman

Synopsis

Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere. He meets an attractive woman named Fox and discovers that his recently murdered father - whom Wesley never knew - belonged to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins which takes its orders from Fate itself. Fox and Sloan, the Fraternity's leader, teach Wesley, through intense training, to tap into dormant powers and hone his innate killing skills. Though he enjoys his newfound abilities, he begins to suspect that there is more to the Fraternity than meets the eye.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 19, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (7,416 votes)
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Budget $75M Production budget
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Box Office $342.5M 4.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$75,000,000
Revenue
$342,463,063

Production Companies

  • Kickstart Entertainment
  • Universal Pictures
  • Spyglass Entertainment
  • Marc Platt Productions
  • Top Cow Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wanted about?

Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere. He meets an attractive woman named Fox and discovers that his recently murdered father - whom Wesley never knew - belonged to ...

Who directed Wanted?

Wanted was directed by Timur Bekmambetov.

How long is Wanted?

Wanted has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Wanted released?

Wanted was released on June 19, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Wanted?

The main cast of Wanted includes James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann.

Is Wanted worth watching?

Wanted has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 7,416 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.