Lucy
Seen it?2014 | 89 min | Action, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 12 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Terminator 2: Judgment Day or The Terminator, start here.
- The mood
- Mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$469 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 622K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luc Besson
- Scarlett JohanssonLucy
- Morgan FreemanProfessor Norman
- Choi Min-sikMr. Jang
- Amr WakedPierre Del Rio
- Julian Rhind-TuttThe Limey
- Pilou AsbækRichard
- Lio TiptonCaroline
- Shin Yoo-ramJang's Lieutenant
- Seo Chong-juJang's Lieutenant
- Nicolas PhongphethJii