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Red Lights (2012)

“How much do you want to believe?”

6.2/10 · 1,454 votes 1h 54m r Thriller

#143 of 232 films from 2012 #1631 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Rodrigo Cortés · Written by Rodrigo Cortés

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Overview

Two investigators of paranormal hoaxes, the veteran Dr. Margaret Matheson and her young assistant, Tom Buckley, study the most varied metaphysical phenomena with the aim of proving their fraudulent origins. Simon Silver, a legendary blind psychic, reappears after an enigmatic absence of 30 years to become the greatest international challenge to both orthodox science and professional sceptics. Tom starts to develop an intense obsession with Silver, whose magnetism becomes stronger with each new manifestation of inexplicable events. As Tom gets closer to Silver, tension mounts, and his worldview is threatened to its core.

Cast

Sigourney Weaveras Margaret Matheson
Robert De Niroas Simon Silver
Cillian Murphyas Tom Buckley
Elizabeth Olsenas Sally Owen
Toby Jonesas Paul Shackleton
Joely Richardsonas Monica Handsen
Craig Robertsas Ben
Burn Gormanas Benedict Cohen
Adriane Lenoxas Rina
Gina Bramhillas Judi Cale
Jan Cornetas David Matheson
Leonardo Sbaragliaas Palladino
Garrick Hagonas Howard McColm
Nathan Osgoodas Michael Sidgwick

Facts

Release dateMarch 2, 2012
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) — longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresThriller
LanguageEN
Budget$14,000,000
Box office$13,551,174 (1.0× budget)
IMDbtt1748179

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Questions

How long is Red Lights?
Red Lights runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Red Lights worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 1,454 votes, which places it #143 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 39%) and #1631 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Red Lights?
Red Lights was directed by Rodrigo Cortés. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Buried (2010), Down a Dark Hall (2018).
Who stars in Red Lights?
Sigourney Weaver as Margaret Matheson; Robert De Niro as Simon Silver; Cillian Murphy as Tom Buckley; Elizabeth Olsen as Sally Owen; Toby Jones as Paul Shackleton; Joely Richardson as Monica Handsen.
What is Red Lights rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Red Lights?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1244.

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