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White Noise (2005)

โ€œThe line separating the living from the dead has been crossed.โ€

5.6/10 ยท 907 votes 1h 38m pg-13 ThrillerDramaHorror

#164 of 184 films from 2005 #2238 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Geoffrey Sax ยท Written by Niall Johnson

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Overview

An architect's desire to speak with his wife from beyond the grave using EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), becomes an obsession with supernatural repercussions.

Cast

Michael Keatonas Jonathan Rivers
Chandra Westas Anna Rivers
Deborah Kara Ungeras Sarah Tate
Ian McNeiceas Raymond Price
Sarah Strangeas Jane
Nicholas Eliaas Mike Rivers
Mike Dopudas Detective Smits
Marsha Regisas Police Woman
Brad Sihvonas Minister
Amber Rothwellas Susie Tomlinson
Mitchell Kostermanas Work Man
Suzanne Risticas Mary Freeman
L. Harvey Goldas Business Man
Keegan Connor Tracyas Mirabelle

Facts

Release dateJanuary 7, 2005
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$91,196,419 (9.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0375210

More from Geoffrey Sax

StormbreakerStormbreaker2006 ยท โ˜… 5.2 ยท 1h 33m

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Questions

How long is White Noise?
White Noise runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is White Noise worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 907 votes, which places it #164 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 11%) and #2238 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed White Noise?
White Noise was directed by Geoffrey Sax. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Stormbreaker (2006).
Who stars in White Noise?
Michael Keaton as Jonathan Rivers; Chandra West as Anna Rivers; Deborah Kara Unger as Sarah Tate; Ian McNeice as Raymond Price; Sarah Strange as Jane; Nicholas Elia as Mike Rivers.
What is White Noise rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for White Noise?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/44250.

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