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Fragile (2005)

“A ghost story.”

6.5/10 · 643 votes 1h 41m pg-13 ThrillerHorrorMystery

#93 of 184 films from 2005 #1232 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Jaume Balagueró · Written by Jaume Balagueró, Jordi Galcerán

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Overview

Haunted by memories of a patient's death, a nurse takes a job at an antiquated hospital for children. Soon she learns that the kids fear a ghost that prowls the floors and will not allow anyone to leave. Amy tries to protect them and convince the other staffers of the evil that lurks there.

Cast

Calista Flockhartas Amy Nicholls
Richard Roxburghas Robert Marcus
Elena Anayaas Helen Perez
Gemma Jonesas Mrs. Folder
Colin McFarlaneas Roy
Yasmin Murphyas Maggie
Michael Penningtonas Marcus
Daniel Ortizas Matt
Ivana Baqueroas Mandy
Susie Traylingas Susan
Lloyd F. Booth Shankleyas Simon
Michael Gatwardas David
Scarlet Careyas Emma
Cameron Antrobusas Jimmy

Facts

Release dateOctober 14, 2005
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) — about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$7,000,000
Box office$6,680,926 (1.0× budget)
IMDbtt0422272

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Questions

How long is Fragile?
Fragile runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Fragile worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 643 votes, which places it #93 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 50%) and #1232 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Fragile?
Fragile was directed by Jaume Balagueró. Other well-rated titles by the same director: [REC] (2007), Sleep Tight (2011), The Vault (2021).
Who stars in Fragile?
Calista Flockhart as Amy Nicholls; Richard Roxburgh as Robert Marcus; Elena Anaya as Helen Perez; Gemma Jones as Mrs. Folder; Colin McFarlane as Roy; Yasmin Murphy as Maggie.
What is Fragile rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fragile?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11213.

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