Control(2007)
He had the spirit, but lost the feeling.
Control Synopsis
The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.
Control (2007) is a drama film directed by Anton Corbijn, released on September 12, 2007 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Alexandra Maria Lara and Joe Anderson. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 964 ratings.
- Director:
- Anton Corbijn
- Writers:
- Matt Greenhalgh, Deborah Curtis
- Producers:
- Anton Corbijn, Orian Williams, Todd Eckert
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Ruhe
- Production:
- NorthSee, EM Media, 3 Dogs & a Pony, IFF/CINV
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Control (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Control before you stream it.
Control Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Riley
as Ian Curtis
Samantha Morton
as Debbie Curtis
Alexandra Maria Lara
as Annik Honoré
Joe Anderson
as Hooky
Toby Kebbell
as Rob Greton
Craig Parkinson
as Tony Wilson
James Anthony Pearson
as Bernard Sumner
Harry Treadaway
as Steve Morris
- Robert Shelly
Robert Shelly
as Twinny
- Andrew Sheridan
Andrew Sheridan
as Terry
Richard Bremmer
as Ian's Father
- Tanya Myers
Tanya Myers
as Ian’s Mother
Key crew
Directed by Anton Corbijn, written by Matt Greenhalgh and Deborah Curtis, produced by Anton Corbijn, Orian Williams and Todd Eckert.
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Control Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 964 ratings.
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Control – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Control online?
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Control (2007) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Control?
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The main cast of Control (2007) includes Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Alexandra Maria Lara, Joe Anderson and Toby Kebbell. The film was directed by Anton Corbijn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Control released?
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Control was released on September 12, 2007 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Control worth watching?
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Control (2007) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 964 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Control?
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Yes. The official Control trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.