Wanted
“Choose your destiny.”
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.
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Top Cast
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James McAvoy
Wesley Gibson
Angelina Jolie
Fox
Morgan Freeman
Sloan
Terence Stamp
Pekwarsky
Thomas Kretschmann
Cross
Common
The Gunsmith
Kristen Hager
Cathy
Marc Warren
The Repairman
David O'Hara
Mr. X
Dato Bakhtadze
The Butcher
Konstantin Khabenskiy
The Exterminator
Chris Pratt
Barry
Lorna Scott
Janice
Sophiya Haque
Puya
Brian Caspe
The Pharmacist
Mark O'Neal
Co-Worker
Bridget McManus
Check-Out Girl
Brad Calcaterra
Assassin (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
June 26, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 16, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$342.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.57x
+$267.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timur Bekmambetov
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Chris Morgan
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Wanted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $75M
- Worldwide Gross
- $342.5M
- Production Studios
- Kickstart Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Marc Platt Productions, Top Cow Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timur Bekmambetov
Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Chris Morgan, Mark Millar, J.G. Jones
Danny Elfman
Mitchell Amundsen, John Toll
David Brenner
Jim Lemley, Jason Netter, Iain Smith, Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber
Department Leadership Roster
Mitchell Amundsen
Director of Photography
Jim Lemley
Producer
Jason Netter
Producer
Iain Smith
Producer
Derek Haas
Screenplay
Michael Brandt
Screenplay
Chris Morgan
Screenplay
David Brenner
Editor
John Myhre
Production Design
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Timur Bekmambetov
Director
Varvara Avdyushko
Costume Design
Mic Rodgers
Stunt Coordinator
Nick Gillard
Stunt Coordinator
Martin Hub
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wanted
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wanted about?
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.
Who directed Wanted?
Wanted was directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
Who stars in Wanted?
The principal cast of Wanted includes James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann.
When was Wanted released and how long is it?
Wanted was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wanted?
Wanted had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $342.5M at the worldwide box office (4.57 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Wanted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wanted was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Wanted based on a book or true story?
Wanted is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Mark Millar", Comic Book: "J.G. Jones".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wanted?
Wanted holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).