The Cell
Seen it?2000 | 107 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention and it was a solid box office hit, though it had middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Barbarian, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A psychotherapist journeys inside the mind of a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$104 million worldwide on a $33 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 322K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tarsem Singh
- Jennifer LopezCatherine Deane
- Vince VaughnPeter Novak
- Vincent D'OnofrioCarl Rudolph Stargher
- Catherine SutherlandAnne Marie Vicksey
- James GammonTeddy Lee
- Colton JamesEdward Baines
- Dylan BakerHenry West
- Marianne Jean-BaptisteDr. Miriam Kent
- Gerry BeckerDr. Barry Cooperman
- Musetta VanderElla Baines