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Surrogates (2009)

โ€œHow do you save humanity when the only thing that's real is you?โ€

6.2/10 ยท 3,554 votes 1h 29m pg-13 ActionThrillerScience-fiction

#158 of 242 films from 2009 #1491 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jonathan Mostow ยท Written by John Brancato, Michael Ferris

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Overview

Set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders of others' surrogates.

Cast

Bruce Willisas Tom Greer
Radha Mitchellas Jennifer Peters
Rosamund Pikeas Maggie Greer
James Cromwellas Dr. Lionel Canter
Ving Rhamesas Prophet
Helena Mattssonas JJ the Blonde
Boris Kodjoeas Andrew Stone
Ian Novickas Andre
Devin Ratrayas Bobby Saunders
Jack Noseworthyas Miles Strickland
Danny F Smithas Victim
Jeffrey De Serranoas Armando
Michael Cudlitzas Colonel Brendon
Trevor Donovanas Surrie / Greer

Facts

Release dateSeptember 24, 2009
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$80,000,000
Box office$122,444,772 (1.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0986263

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Questions

How long is Surrogates?
Surrogates runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Surrogates worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 3,554 votes, which places it #158 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 35%) and #1491 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Surrogates?
Surrogates was directed by Jonathan Mostow. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Breakdown (1997), U-571 (2000), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003).
Who stars in Surrogates?
Bruce Willis as Tom Greer; Radha Mitchell as Jennifer Peters; Rosamund Pike as Maggie Greer; James Cromwell as Dr. Lionel Canter; Ving Rhames as Prophet; Helena Mattsson as JJ the Blonde.
What is Surrogates rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Surrogates?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9403.

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