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Max Payne (2008)

โ€œWhen a man has lost everything, he only has revenge.โ€

5.4/10 ยท 2,330 votes 1h 40m pg-13 ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#202 of 219 films from 2008 #2049 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Moore ยท Written by Beau Thorne

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Overview

A DEA agent whose family was slain as part of a conspiracy, and an assassin out to avenge her sister's death, join forces to solve a series of murders in New York City.

Cast

Mark Wahlbergas Max Payne
Mila Kunisas Mona Sax
Beau Bridgesas BB Hensley
Ludacrisas Jim Bravura
Chris O'Donnellas Jason Colvin
Donal Logueas Alex Balder
Amaury Nolascoas Jack Lupino
Kate Burtonas Nicole Horne
Olga Kurylenkoas Natasha
Rothaford Grayas Joe Salle
Joel Gordonas Owen Green
Jamie Hectoras Lincoln Deneuf
Andrew Friedmanas Trevor
Marianthi Evansas Michelle Payne

Facts

Release dateOctober 15, 2008
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$85,416,905 (2.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0467197

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Questions

How long is Max Payne?
Max Payne runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Max Payne worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.4/10 across 2,330 votes, which places it #202 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 8%) and #2049 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Max Payne?
Max Payne was directed by John Moore. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Behind Enemy Lines (2001), Flight of the Phoenix (2004), The Omen (2006).
Who stars in Max Payne?
Mark Wahlberg as Max Payne; Mila Kunis as Mona Sax; Beau Bridges as BB Hensley; Ludacris as Jim Bravura; Chris O'Donnell as Jason Colvin; Donal Logue as Alex Balder.
What is Max Payne rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Max Payne?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19096.

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