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Elektra (2005)

“Looks CAN kill.”

5.0/10 · 2,760 votes 1h 37m pg-13 ActionFantasyAdventure

#179 of 184 films from 2005 #2122 of 2168 in action

Directed by Rob Bowman · Written by Zak Penn, M. Raven Metzner, Stuart Zicherman

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Overview

Elektra the warrior survives a near-death experience, becomes an assassin-for-hire, and tries to protect her two latest targets, a single father and his young daughter, from a group of supernatural assassins.

Cast

Jennifer Garneras Elektra
Will Yun Leeas Kirigi
Kirsten Zienas Abby
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawaas Roshi
Goran Višnjićas Mark
Terence Stampas Stick
Colin Cunninghamas McCabe
Chris Ackermanas Tattoo
Natassia Maltheas Typhoid
Bob Sappas Stone
Mark Houghtonas Bauer
Hiro Kanagawaas Meizumi
Laura Wardas Young Elektra
Ian Traceyas Pool Shark

Facts

Release dateJanuary 13, 2005
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Adventure
LanguageEN
Budget$43,000,000
Box office$56,681,566 (1.3× budget)
IMDbtt0357277

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Questions

How long is Elektra?
Elektra runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Elektra worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5/10 across 2,760 votes, which places it #179 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 3%) and #2122 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Elektra?
Elektra was directed by Rob Bowman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The X-Files (1998), Reign of Fire (2002).
Who stars in Elektra?
Jennifer Garner as Elektra; Will Yun Lee as Kirigi; Kirsten Zien as Abby; Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Roshi; Goran Višnjić as Mark; Terence Stamp as Stick.
What is Elektra rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Elektra?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19351.

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