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21 Grams

2003·Movie·R·124 min·7.3(3,409)

How much does life weigh?

Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English émigré; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife and mother of two girls; and Jack Jordan, a born-again ex-con, are brought together by a terrible accident that changes their lives.

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About 21 Grams

21 Grams is a 2003 English-language drama, crime and thriller film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The cast is led by Sean Penn, Naomi Watts, Benicio del Toro. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 3400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

21 Grams was produced by This is that, Y Productions, and Mediana Productions Filmgesellschaft and made in United States of America. It was released on September 6, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $60 million worldwide.

Director
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Writers
Guillermo Arriaga
Release date
September 6, 2003
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$60 million
Production
This is that, Y Productions, Mediana Productions Filmgesellschaft
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21 Grams cast & crew

21 Grams was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and written by Guillermo Arriaga.

The cast features Sean Penn as Paul Rivers, Naomi Watts as Cristina Peck, Benicio del Toro as Jack Jordan, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Mary Rivers, Danny Huston as Michael Peck, and Melissa Leo as Marianne Jordan.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gustavo Santaolalla, cinematography is by Rodrigo Prieto, and it was produced by Robert Salerno and Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

Is 21 Grams worth watching?

21 Grams holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 3,409 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, crime, and thriller, 21 Grams is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch 21 Grams

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Cast of 21 Grams

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Paul Rivers

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Cristina Peck

Benicio del Toro

Benicio del Toro

Jack Jordan

Charlotte Gainsbourg

Charlotte Gainsbourg

Mary Rivers

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

Michael Peck

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Marianne Jordan

Clea DuVall

Clea DuVall

Claudia

Carly Nahon

Carly Nahon

Cathy

Claire Pakis

Claire Pakis

Laura

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Nick Nichols

Boy

John Rubinstein

John Rubinstein

Gynecologist

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Reverend John

21 Grams — FAQs

Where can I watch 21 Grams in United States?

21 Grams is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is 21 Grams in?

21 Grams is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is 21 Grams?

21 Grams runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

What is 21 Grams rated?

21 Grams is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 3,409 ratings.

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