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I Am Number Four (2011)

โ€œThere were nine of us. Three are dead...โ€

6.2/10 ยท 5,145 votes 1h 49m pg-13 ActionAdventureThrillerScience-fiction

#168 of 249 films from 2011 #1557 of 2168 in action

Directed by D.J. Caruso ยท Written by Miles Millar, Marti Noxon, Jobie Hughes, Alfred Gough

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Overview

A teenage fugitive with an incredible secret races to stay one step ahead of the mysterious forces seeking destroy him. With three dead and one on the run, the race to find the elusive Number Four begins. Outwardly normal teen John Smith never gets too comfortable in the same identity, and along with his guardian, Henri, he is constantly moving from town to town. With each passing day, John gains a stronger grasp on his extraordinary new powers, and his bond to the beings that share his fantastic fate grows stronger.

Cast

Alex Pettyferas John Smith / Number Four
Dianna Agronas Sarah Hart
Teresa Palmeras Number Six / Maren Elizabeth
Timothy Olyphantas Henri Smith
Kevin Durandas Mogadorian Commander
Callan McAuliffeas Sam Goode
Jake Abelas Mark James
Garrett M. Brownas Mr. Simms
Patrick Sebesas Kevin
Emily Wickershamas Nicole
Jeff Hochendoneras Sherriff James
Greg Townleyas Number 3
Reuben Langdonas Number 3's Guardian
Molly McGinnisas Receptionist

Facts

Release dateFebruary 18, 2011
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) โ€” about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$149,900,000 (3.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt1464540

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Questions

How long is I Am Number Four?
I Am Number Four runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is I Am Number Four worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 5,145 votes, which places it #168 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 33%) and #1557 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed I Am Number Four?
I Am Number Four was directed by D.J. Caruso. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Redeeming Love (2022), Disturbia (2007), Eagle Eye (2008).
Who stars in I Am Number Four?
Alex Pettyfer as John Smith / Number Four; Dianna Agron as Sarah Hart; Teresa Palmer as Number Six / Maren Elizabeth; Timothy Olyphant as Henri Smith; Kevin Durand as Mogadorian Commander; Callan McAuliffe as Sam Goode.
What is I Am Number Four rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for I Am Number Four?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/88282.

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