Panic Room

2002 111 min ★ 6.8 Crime, Drama, Thriller

Trapped in their New York brownstone's panic room, a hidden chamber built as a sanctuary in the event of break-ins, newly divorced Meg Altman and her young daughter Sarah play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with three intruders - Burnham, Raoul and Junior - during a brutal home invasion. But the room itself is the focal point because what the intruders really want is inside it.

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Cast

Jodie Foster

Meg Altman

Kristen Stewart

Sarah Altman

Forest Whitaker

Burnham

Dwight Yoakam

Raoul

Jared Leto

Junior

Patrick Bauchau

Stephen Altman

Ann Magnuson

Lydia Lynch

Ian Buchanan

Evan Kurlander

Andrew Kevin Walker

Sleepy Neighbor

Paul Schulze

Officer Keeney

Details

Director

David Fincher

Screenplay

David Koepp

Tagline

"It was supposed to be the safest room in the house."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$48,000,000

Revenue

$197,100,000

Production

Columbia Pictures, Hofflund/Polone, Indelible Pictures

Reviews

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John Chard

March 4, 2020

★ 8/10

Fincher's often derided thriller demands repeat viewings. Meg Altman and her daughter Sarah, move into a vast Brownstone home, this place is unique because it has a panic room, a room of safety from where no intruders can gain access. Sure enough on their first night in their new home, they are forced to flee to the room as three intruders break in to the house, but trouble is, is that what the...

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Andre Gonzales

July 24, 2023

★ 7/10

Not a bad movie. She gets this new big house that she is building up. The guys working on the house come up with a plan to rob the panic room. Until the owner and her family lock themselves in the panic room to get away from them.

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tmdb51616167

September 8, 2024

★ 8/10

I recommend this movie for a fun and enjoyable watch, as it has a cute and engaging storyline. While the characters may not be very memorable, the film still offers a good time. There are instances where the movie could benefit from less dialogue and more adventure, perhaps cutting down on certain cartoonish elements. This adjustment could enhance the overall experience and make it more captiva...