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The Cell

2000·Movie·R·107 min·6.3(1,720)

Enter the mind of a killer.

A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.

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Where to watch The Cell in United States

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About The Cell

The Cell is a 2000 English-language horror, science fiction and thriller film directed by Tarsem Singh. The cast is led by Jennifer Lopez, Vince Vaughn, Vincent D'Onofrio. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Cell was produced by Caro-McLeod, Katira Productions, and New Line Cinema and made in United States of America and Germany. It was released on August 18, 2000, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $33 million, it went on to gross $104 million worldwide.

Director
Tarsem Singh
Writers
Mark Protosevich
Release date
August 18, 2000
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, Germany
Budget
$33 million
Box office
$104 million
Production
Caro-McLeod, Katira Productions, New Line Cinema
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The Cell cast & crew

The Cell was directed by Tarsem Singh and written by Mark Protosevich.

The cast features Jennifer Lopez as Catherine Deane, Vince Vaughn as Peter Novak, Vincent D'Onofrio as Carl Rudolph Stargher, Catherine Sutherland as Anne Marie Vicksey, James Gammon as Teddy Lee, and Colton James as Edward Baines.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Paul Laufer, and it was produced by Julio Caro and Eric McLeod.

Is The Cell worth watching?

The Cell holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 1,720 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy horror, science fiction, and thriller, The Cell is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Cell

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Cast of The Cell

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Catherine Deane

Vince Vaughn

Vince Vaughn

Peter Novak

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

Carl Rudolph Stargher

Catherine Sutherland

Catherine Sutherland

Anne Marie Vicksey

James Gammon

James Gammon

Teddy Lee

Colton James

Colton James

Edward Baines

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Henry West

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Dr. Miriam Kent

Gerry Becker

Gerry Becker

Dr. Barry Cooperman

Musetta Vander

Musetta Vander

Ella Baines

Patrick Bauchau

Patrick Bauchau

Lucien Baines

Jake Weber

Jake Weber

Gordon Ramsey

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The Cell — FAQs

Where can I watch The Cell in United States?

The Cell 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 The Cell in?

The Cell is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Cell?

The Cell runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).

What is The Cell rated?

The Cell is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 1,720 ratings.

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