Godsend
Seen it?2004 | 102 min | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 4% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 4.9 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Frankenstein or The Brood, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
A couple agree to have their deceased son cloned under the supervision of an enigmatic doctor, but bizarre things start to happen years after his rebirth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
4% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
4.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$30 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nick Hamm
- Greg KinnearPaul Duncan
- Rebecca RomijnJessie Duncan
- Robert De NiroRichard Wells
- Cameron BrightAdam Duncan
- Zoie PalmerSusan Pierce
- Munro ChambersMax Shaw
- Marcia BennettPrincipal Hersch
- Jake SimonsDan Sandler
- Devon BostickZachary Clark Wells
- Melanie TonelloSt. Pius Student