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A Dangerous Method (2011)

“Why deny what you desire the most.”

6.4/10 · 2,278 votes 1h 39m r ThrillerDrama

#137 of 249 films from 2011 #1447 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by David Cronenberg · Written by Christopher Hampton, John Kerr

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Overview

Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein as his patient. Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud. Both men fall under Sabina’s spell.

Cast

Keira Knightleyas Sabina Spielrein
Viggo Mortensenas Sigmund Freud
Michael Fassbenderas Carl Jung
Sarah Gadonas Emma Jung
Vincent Casselas Otto Gross
André Hennickeas Professor Eugen Bleuler
Arndt Schwering-Sohnreyas Sándor Ferenczi
Mignon Reméas Jung's Secretary
Mareike Carrièreas Food Nurse
Franziska Arndtas Bath Nurse
Wladimir Matuchinas Nikolai Spielrein
André Dietzas Medical Policeman
Anna Thalbachas Bathtub Patient
Sarah Marecekas Orchard Nurse

Facts

Release dateSeptember 30, 2011
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) — about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$27,462,041 (1.8× budget)
IMDbtt1571222

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Questions

How long is A Dangerous Method?
A Dangerous Method runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is A Dangerous Method worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 2,278 votes, which places it #137 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 45%) and #1447 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed A Dangerous Method?
A Dangerous Method was directed by David Cronenberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Fly (1986), Eastern Promises (2007), Videodrome (1983).
Who stars in A Dangerous Method?
Keira Knightley as Sabina Spielrein; Viggo Mortensen as Sigmund Freud; Michael Fassbender as Carl Jung; Sarah Gadon as Emma Jung; Vincent Cassel as Otto Gross; André Hennicke as Professor Eugen Bleuler.
What is A Dangerous Method rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Dangerous Method?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/92131.

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