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Zodiac (2007)

“There's more than one way to lose your life to a killer.”

7.5/10 · 11,884 votes 2h 37m r ThrillerDramaCrimeMystery

#18 of 208 films from 2007 #202 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by David Fincher · Written by James Vanderbilt

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Overview

The story follows the manhunt for the Zodiac Killer, a serial killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area during the late 1960s and early 1970s, taunting police with letters, bloodstained clothing, and ciphers mailed to newspapers.

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaalas Robert Graysmith
Mark Ruffaloas David Toschi
Anthony Edwardsas William Armstrong
Robert Downey Jr.as Paul Avery
Chloë Sevignyas Melanie
Elias Koteasas Jack Mulanax
John Carroll Lynchas Arthur Leigh Allen
Brian Coxas Melvin Belli
Dermot Mulroneyas Martin Lee
Charles Fleischeras Bob Vaughn
Zach Grenieras Mel Nicolai
Philip Baker Hallas Sherwood Morrill
James Le Grosas George Bawart
Donal Logueas Ken Narlow

Facts

Release dateMarch 2, 2007
Runtime157 min (2h 37m) — longer as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$65,000,000
Box office$84,785,914 (1.3× budget)
IMDbtt0443706

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Questions

How long is Zodiac?
Zodiac runs 157 minutes (2h 37m), which is long for a thriller — plan for it.
Is Zodiac worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 11,884 votes, which places it #18 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 92%) and #202 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Zodiac?
Zodiac was directed by David Fincher. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Se7en (1995), Fight Club (1999), Gone Girl (2014).
Who stars in Zodiac?
Jake Gyllenhaal as Robert Graysmith; Mark Ruffalo as David Toschi; Anthony Edwards as William Armstrong; Robert Downey Jr. as Paul Avery; Chloë Sevigny as Melanie; Elias Koteas as Jack Mulanax.
What is Zodiac rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Zodiac?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2537.

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