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Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 991 Ratings

Summary: In a gritty and alternate 1985 the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown, but after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so discover a deeper and far more diabolical plot.
Runtime: 162 min
Rating: Rated R for strong graphic violence, sexuality, nudity and language. (also director's cut and ultimate edition)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Jul 21, 2009
Director Credit
Zack Snyder Director
Writer Credit
Alan Moore Graphic Novel
Alex Tse Screenplay
Dave Gibbons Graphic Novel Illustrator
David Hayter Screenplay
Principal Cast Credit
Carla Gugino Sally Jupiter/Silk Spectre
Jackie Earle Haley Walter Kovacs/Rorschach
Patrick Wilson Dan Dreiberg/Nite Owl II
Cast Credit
Billy Crudup Dr. Manhattan/Jon Osterman
Gary Houston John McLaughlin
James M. Connor Pat Buchanan
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Edward Blake/The Comedian
John Shaw Doug Roth
Laura Mennell Janey Slater
Malin Ã…kerman Laurie Jupiter/Silk Spectre II
Mary Ann Burger Eleanor Clift
Matt Frewer Moloch
Matthew Goode Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias
Rob LaBelle Wally Weaver
Stephen McHattie Hollis Mason/Nite Owl
Producer Credit
Deborah Snyder Producer
Herb Gains Executive Producer
Lawrence Gordon Producer
Lloyd Levin Producer
Lorne Orleans IMAX Version
Thomas Tull Executive Producer
Wesley Coller Co-Producer
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