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Æon Flux (2005)

“The perfect world meets the perfect assassin.”

5.6/10 · 2,540 votes 1h 33m pg-13 ActionThrillerScience-fiction

#162 of 184 films from 2005 #1973 of 2168 in action

Directed by Karyn Kusama · Written by Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi

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Overview

400 years into the future, disease has wiped out the majority of the world's population, except one walled city, Bregna, ruled by a congress of scientists. When Æon Flux, the top operative in the underground 'Monican' rebellion, is sent on a mission to kill a government leader, she uncovers a world of secrets.

Cast

Charlize Theronas Æon Flux
Marton Csokasas Trevor Goodchild
Jonny Lee Milleras Oren Goodchild
Sophie Okonedoas Sithandra
Frances McDormandas Handler
Pete Postlethwaiteas Keeper
Amelia Warneras Una Flux
Caroline Chikezieas Freya
Nikolai Kinskias Claudius
Paterson Josephas Giroux
Yangzom Brauenas Inari
Aoibheann O'Haraas Scientist
Thomas Huberas Scientist
Weijian Liuas Scientist

Facts

Release dateNovember 30, 2005
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) — shorter as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$62,000,000
Box office$53,321,673 (0.9× budget)
IMDbtt0402022

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Questions

How long is Æon Flux?
Æon Flux runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Æon Flux worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 2,540 votes, which places it #162 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 13%) and #1973 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Æon Flux?
Æon Flux was directed by Karyn Kusama. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Invitation (2016), Jennifer's Body (2009), Destroyer (2018).
Who stars in Æon Flux?
Charlize Theron as Æon Flux; Marton Csokas as Trevor Goodchild; Jonny Lee Miller as Oren Goodchild; Sophie Okonedo as Sithandra; Frances McDormand as Handler; Pete Postlethwaite as Keeper.
What is Æon Flux rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Æon Flux?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18059.

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