Official movie poster for Wanted (2008), a action thriller film

Wanted(2008)

Choose your destiny.

6.5(7,768)1h 50m2008-06-19
ActionThrillerCrime

Wanted Synopsis

Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere. He meets an attractive woman named Fox and discovers that his recently murdered father - whom Wesley never knew - belonged to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins which takes its orders from Fate itself. Fox and Sloan, the Fraternity's leader, teach Wesley, through intense training, to tap into dormant powers and hone his innate killing skills. Though he enjoys his newfound abilities, he begins to suspect that there is more to the Fraternity than meets the eye.

Wanted (2008) is a action, thriller and crime film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, released on June 19, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman and Terence Stamp. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 7,768 ratings.

Director:
Timur Bekmambetov
Writers:
Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Chris Morgan
Producers:
Jim Lemley, Iain Smith, Jason Netter
Cinematographer:
Mitchell Amundsen
Composer:
Danny Elfman
Production:
Kickstart Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Marc Platt Productions, Top Cow Productions
Budget:
$75,000,000
Revenue:
$342,463,063
Status:
Released

Wanted (2008) Trailer

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Wanted Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Wanted.

Official Trailer

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Wesley's Office Meltdown Full Scene

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Wesley's Brutal Training Regime Extended Preview

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Angelina Jolie vs. a Fraternity of Assassins

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Every Bullet Curve

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Wanted Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 7,768 ratings.

DoryDarko

8/10

I typically never write a review on a film that I've already seen more than once, because I insist on the review reflecting my first (and strongest) impression of the film. But after watching Wanted for what must be the 5th or 6th time now, I suddenly felt like writing something anyway, so here I go. Let me begin by saying, this is one strange film. Strange in the sense that it's literally like a train wreck that…

Reviewed on February 21, 2017

John Chard

9/10

He's the man alright. Wanted is loosely based on the comic book miniseries of the same name by Mark Millar. It's directed by Timur Bekmambetov and stars James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, Thomas Kretschmann, Common, Terence Stamp and Konstantin Khabensky. The storyline follows Wesley Gibson (McAvoy), a frustrated and downtrodden office worker who discovers that he is the son of a professional assassin…

Reviewed on July 13, 2020

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Wanted – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Wanted online?

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Wanted (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Wanted?

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The main cast of Wanted (2008) includes James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp and Thomas Kretschmann. The film was directed by Timur Bekmambetov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Wanted released?

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Wanted was released on June 19, 2008 and runs for 1h 50m.

Is Wanted worth watching?

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Wanted (2008) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 7,768 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Wanted?

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