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21 Grams (2003)

“How much does life weigh?”

7.3/10 · 3,501 votes 2h 4m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#22 of 156 films from 2003 #359 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu · Written by Guillermo Arriaga

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Overview

Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English émigré; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife and mother of two girls; and Jack Jordan, a born-again ex-con, are brought together by a terrible accident that changes their lives.

Cast

Sean Pennas Paul Rivers
Naomi Wattsas Cristina Peck
Danny Hustonas Michael Peck
Carly Nahonas Cathy
Claire Pakisas Laura
Benicio del Toroas Jack Jordan
Nick Nicholsas Boy
Charlotte Gainsbourgas Mary Rivers
John Rubinsteinas Gynecologist
Eddie Marsanas Reverend John
Loyd Keith Salteras Fat Man
Antef A. Harrisas Basketball Guy
Melissa Leoas Marianne Jordan
Marc Mussoas Freddy

Facts

Release dateNovember 18, 2003
Runtime124 min (2h 4m) — longer as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$60,427,839 (3.0× budget)
IMDbtt0315733

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Questions

How long is 21 Grams?
21 Grams runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is 21 Grams worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 3,501 votes, which places it #22 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 87%) and #359 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed 21 Grams?
21 Grams was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Amores Perros (2000), The Revenant (2015), Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014).
Who stars in 21 Grams?
Sean Penn as Paul Rivers; Naomi Watts as Cristina Peck; Danny Huston as Michael Peck; Carly Nahon as Cathy; Claire Pakis as Laura; Benicio del Toro as Jack Jordan.
What is 21 Grams rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for 21 Grams?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6306.

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