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Lucy (2014)

“The average person uses 10% of their brain capacity. Imagine what she could do with 100%.”

6.5/10 · 17,431 votes 1h 29m r ActionScience-fiction

#158 of 309 films from 2014 #1113 of 2168 in action

Directed by Luc Besson · Written by Luc Besson

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Overview

A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

Cast

Scarlett Johanssonas Lucy
Morgan Freemanas Professor Norman
Choi Min-sikas Mr. Jang
Amr Wakedas Pierre Del Rio
Julian Rhind-Tuttas The Limey
Pilou Asbækas Richard
Lio Tiptonas Caroline
Shin Yoo-ramas Jang's Lieutenant
Seo Chong-juas Jang's Lieutenant
Nicolas Phongphethas Jii
Paul Lefèvreas French Mule
Jan Oliver Schroederas German Mule
Luca Angelettias Italian Mule
Pierre Poirotas Professor

Facts

Release dateJuly 25, 2014
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) — shorter as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$469,058,574 (11.7× budget)
IMDbtt2872732

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Questions

How long is Lucy?
Lucy runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Lucy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 17,431 votes, which places it #158 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 49%) and #1113 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Lucy?
Lucy was directed by Luc Besson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Léon: The Professional (1994), Dogman (2023), The Fifth Element (1997).
Who stars in Lucy?
Scarlett Johansson as Lucy; Morgan Freeman as Professor Norman; Choi Min-sik as Mr. Jang; Amr Waked as Pierre Del Rio; Julian Rhind-Tutt as The Limey; Pilou Asbæk as Richard.
What is Lucy rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lucy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4628.

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