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Chronicle (2012)

โ€œWhat are you capable of?โ€

6.9/10 ยท 5,948 votes 1h 24m pg-13 ThrillerDramaScience-fiction

#77 of 232 films from 2012 #749 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Josh Trank ยท Written by Max Landis, Josh Trank

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Overview

Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control, and their darker sides begin to take over.

Cast

Dane DeHaanas Andrew Detmer
Alex Russellas Matt Garetty
Michael B. Jordanas Steve Montgomery
Michael Kellyas Richard Detmer
Ashley Hinshawas Casey Letter
Bo Petersenas Karen Detmer
Anna Woodas Monica
Rudi Malcolmas Wayne
Luke Tyleras Sean
Crystal-Donna Robertsas Samantha
Adrian Collinsas Costly
Grant Powellas Howard
Armand Aucampas Austin
Nicole Baileyas Cala

Facts

Release dateFebruary 1, 2012
Runtime84 min (1h 24m) โ€” shorter as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$145,000,000 (9.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt1706593

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Questions

How long is Chronicle?
Chronicle runs 84 minutes (1h 24m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Chronicle worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 5,948 votes, which places it #77 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 67%) and #749 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Chronicle?
Chronicle was directed by Josh Trank. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fantastic Four (2015).
Who stars in Chronicle?
Dane DeHaan as Andrew Detmer; Alex Russell as Matt Garetty; Michael B. Jordan as Steve Montgomery; Michael Kelly as Richard Detmer; Ashley Hinshaw as Casey Letter; Bo Petersen as Karen Detmer.
What is Chronicle rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Chronicle?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/36840.

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