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Babylon A.D. (2008)

“Kill or be Killed.”

5.7/10 · 2,333 votes 1h 41m pg-13 ActionAdventureThrillerScience-fiction

#193 of 219 films from 2008 #1931 of 2168 in action

Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz · Written by Mathieu Kassovitz, Éric Besnard, Maurice G. Dantec

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Overview

A veteran-turned-mercenary is hired to take a young woman with a secret from post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe to New York City.

Cast

Vin Dieselas Toorop
Michelle Yeohas Sister Rebeka
Mélanie Thierryas Aurora
Lambert Wilsonas Dr. Arthur Darquandier
Charlotte Ramplingas CEO of Noelite Church
Gérard Depardieuas Gorsky
Mark Strongas Finn
Jérôme Le Banneras Killa
David Belleas Hacker Kid
Joel Kirbyas Dr. Newton
Radek Brunaas Karl
Jan Ungeras Fight Promoter
Abraham Belagaas Assistant to High Priestess
David Gasmanas Neolite Researcher

Facts

Release dateAugust 20, 2008
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) — about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$70,000,000
Box office$72,109,200 (1.0× budget)
IMDbtt0364970

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Questions

How long is Babylon A.D.?
Babylon A.D. runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Babylon A.D. worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 2,333 votes, which places it #193 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 12%) and #1931 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Babylon A.D.?
Babylon A.D. was directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. Other well-rated titles by the same director: La Haine (1995), The Crimson Rivers (2000), Gothika (2003).
Who stars in Babylon A.D.?
Vin Diesel as Toorop; Michelle Yeoh as Sister Rebeka; Mélanie Thierry as Aurora; Lambert Wilson as Dr. Arthur Darquandier; Charlotte Rampling as CEO of Noelite Church; Gérard Depardieu as Gorsky.
What is Babylon A.D. rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Babylon A.D.?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/24547.

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