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Blindness (2008)

“Your vision of the world will change forever.”

6.5/10 · 1,424 votes 2h 1m r ThrillerDramaScience-fictionMystery

#119 of 219 films from 2008 #1250 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Fernando Meirelles · Written by Don McKellar, José Saramago

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Overview

When a sudden plague of blindness devastates a city, a small group of the afflicted band together to triumphantly overcome the horrific conditions of their imposed quarantine.

Cast

Julianne Mooreas Doctor's Wife
Mark Ruffaloas Doctor
Alice Bragaas Woman with Dark Glasses
Yūsuke Iseyaas First Blind Man
Yoshino Kimuraas First Blind Man's Wife
Don McKellaras Thief
Maury Chaykinas Accountant
Mitchell Nyeas Boy
Danny Gloveras Man with Black Eye Patch
Gael García Bernalas Bartender / King of Ward Three
Jason Berminghamas Driver #1
Eduardo Semerjianas Concerned Pedestrian #1
Ciça Meirellesas Driver #2
Antonio Fragosoas Concerned Pedestrian #2

Facts

Release dateMay 14, 2008
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) — longer as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$19,844,979 (0.8× budget)
IMDbtt0861689

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Questions

How long is Blindness?
Blindness runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Blindness worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 1,424 votes, which places it #119 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 46%) and #1250 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Blindness?
Blindness was directed by Fernando Meirelles. Other well-rated titles by the same director: City of God (2002), The Two Popes (2019), The Constant Gardener (2005).
Who stars in Blindness?
Julianne Moore as Doctor's Wife; Mark Ruffalo as Doctor; Alice Braga as Woman with Dark Glasses; Yūsuke Iseya as First Blind Man; Yoshino Kimura as First Blind Man's Wife; Don McKellar as Thief.
What is Blindness rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Blindness?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15913.

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