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Wanted

2008Movie1 h 50 minR

Thriller
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic646.7Rotten Tomatoes71%69%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic646.7Rotten Tomatoes71%69%

Summary

Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, tears or romance.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Timur Bekmambetov
Written by
Chris Morgan, Michael Brandt, Derek Haas
Produced by
Marc Platt, Jim Lemley, Iain Smith
Music by
Danny Elfman

Everyone

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Facts

June 19, 2008 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
June 19, 2008
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$75 million
Box office
$342 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Mundanity, Shoot the Dog, Bookends +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wanted?"

Questions about Wanted

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wanted?

The RokuStarz

In the United States, Wanted streams on Starz, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 94 other countries.

Is Wanted worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Wanted plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Wanted good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Wanted a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$342 million

Yes: it cost about $75 million to make and earned $342 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Wanted use?

Adaptational MundanityShoot the DogBookendsLuke, I Am Your FatherThis Loser Is YouThis Loser Is YouShirtless SceneTake This Job and Shove ItConcealment Equals CoverBlood from the MouthChekhov's GunAncient Traditionand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 tropes for it, including Adaptational Mundanity, Shoot the Dog, and Bookends.