The Extra(2005)
No one knew his name... They still don't.
The Extra Synopsis
Jimeoin, in the title role, plays a man fixated on the concept of celebrity, or more accurately, how he can become one. He is passionate about being a celebrity, but unfortunately he just isn't very talented. After trying to secure roles in myriad productions he finally finds employment as an extra, and what follows is his misadventures as he becomes involved with shady business men, producers and mobsters all of whom are fixated with show business.
The Extra (2005) is a drama and comedy film directed by Kevin Carlin, released on April 21, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jimeoin, Rhys Muldoon, Katherine Slattery and Kristy Hinze. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Carlin
- Writers:
- Jimeoin
- Status:
- Released
The Extra (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Extra before you stream it.
The Extra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimeoin
as The Extra
Rhys Muldoon
as Curtis Thai-Buckworth
Katherine Slattery
as Claudia Grey
Kristy Hinze
as Katherine Arena
Joelene Crnogorac
as Katherine's PA
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Carlin, written by Jimeoin.
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The Extra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Extra – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Extra online?
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The Extra (2005) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Extra?
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The main cast of The Extra (2005) includes Jimeoin, Rhys Muldoon, Katherine Slattery, Kristy Hinze and Joelene Crnogorac. The film was directed by Kevin Carlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Extra released?
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The Extra was released on April 21, 2005 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Extra worth watching?
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The Extra (2005) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Extra?
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Yes. The official The Extra trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.