Derailed

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Derailed

R

Released Nov 11, 2005

1h 47m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Temptation and a difficult home life leave Charles (Clive Owen) open to an affair with Lucinda (Jennifer Aniston), whom he meets during his commute. Both are married with children, and it isn't long before they are together in a sleazy motel. However, a thug named LaRoche (Vincent Cassel) bursts into the room and attacks them, and they can't report it without their families discovering the affair. As if the violation wasn't enough, LaRoche then calls Charles to blackmail him.

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Critics Consensus

With miscast stars, a ludicrous plot and an obvious twist, Derailed embodies its name all too aptly.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

But, beginning to end, this is Clive Owen's show and the man who should have been James Bond dominates the screen like a Bengal Tiger slowly sharpening his claws.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 6, 2005

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Derailed never fully engages our sympathies. I think that's because it's difficult to swallow Owen as anything other than eminently resourceful.

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Peter Debruge

Premiere Magazine

All of Owen's problems would go away if he just went to the police.

Rated: 1/4

Dec 6, 2005

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a perpetually watchable yet undeniably generic thriller that benefits from its raft of compelling plot twists and relatively engaging performances...

Rated: 3/4

Nov 23, 2020

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

A poor schmuck's History of Violence

Sep 1, 2009

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Brian Marder

Hollywood.com

Rated: 2/5

Nov 20, 2008

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Bryan D

Clive Owen definitely performs in this thriller, with Jennifer Aniston. As Clive's character develops, the movie develops as well. Would recommend.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/09/25

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Michael and Abi M

Good twist. Entertaining but nothing special

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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amine karoui

The movie is not that bad, there a special mood and that's one of the greatest quality that we can find for a movie of this kind...it's quiet an experience but don't expect a masterpiece ! ;)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/03/23

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Jack O

I really like this film for some reasons but I don't even know where to start with this. Derailed is one of those movies that people find the story so predictable and ludicrous, the book I think is much better for people cause for this movie has some twists and turns. Clive Owen is a good actor, Jennifer Aniston is good and Vincent Cassel is a great actor and he's good in it. He plays a good villain and on top of that the scene where he rapes Jennifer Aniston's character I just thought it was sex cause I can hear him say ''Hey Chuck, fxxk her like that.'' Good God! What's wrong with people back then? It has many plot holes which I don't understand however I can't even find the plot holes in any movies that I've watched but please give me a break. Derailed is just a good thrilling film with plot twists and a twist ending, I won't spoil it for you. I can watch it over and over if I had the chance.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/22/23

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alan p

As much as I adore Clive Owen.. this is the film that made me learn to loathe that actress who was quite possibly thee worst actress they could possibly have cast. But I do like Melissa George.. who would have been more convincing.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

It's standard at best as a thriller but Cassel here is fun to watch.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Synopsis

Temptation and a difficult home life leave Charles (Clive Owen) open to an affair with Lucinda (Jennifer Aniston), whom he meets during his commute. Both are married with children, and it isn't long before they are together in a sleazy motel. However, a thug named LaRoche (Vincent Cassel) bursts into the room and attacks them, and they can't report it without their families discovering the affair. As if the violation wasn't enough, LaRoche then calls Charles to blackmail him.

Director: Mikael Håfström
Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Screenwriter: Stuart Beattie
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Miramax Films, Patalex V Productions Limited, Di Bonaventura Pictures
Rating: R (Some Sexuality|Language|Strong Disturbing Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 11, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $36.0M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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