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Mindhunters

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FBI agent Jake Harris (Val Kilmer) escorts a group of cadets to a remote island for simulation training. The cadets, under the leadership of J.D. (Christian Slater), will try to catch an imaginary serial killer within the island's elaborate facility. The FBI, however, is suspicious of Harris' methods and dispatch Gabe Jensen (LL Cool J) to act as an outside observer. What he finds is a simulation exercise that becomes dangerously real and training that becomes a fight for survival.
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Critics Consensus

A retread of Ten Little Indians that lacks the source material's wit.

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Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper 05/16/2005
It was supposed to open in the spring of 2003, but they kept pushing back the release date. They should have kept pushing. Go to Full Review Stephen Hunter Washington Post 05/13/2005
Evidently, these young FBI geniuses were just on a collective undercover assignment to infiltrate the Melrose Avenue club scene, because their disguise consists of half-grown (or half-ungrown) beards, shaggy hair, [and] insouciant wisecracking attitudes. Go to Full Review Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle 05/13/2005
2/4
As effective as a movie can be and yet still be 100 percent forgettable. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast 03/19/2024
3/5
A silly retread of And Then There Were None only with the most inept crew of budding profilers. Morris is bland and Lee Miller's accent is atrocious, but the deaths are solid. Mindhunters isn't a good movie, but it is a fun movie. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/07/2020
4/10
There's suspense from the guessing game, though the big reveal is underwhelming and unconvincing; too many contrived things take place for any of this to make much sense. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 06/30/2017
C+
The sloppily made suspense thriller was deservedly ripped by most critics and was a financial flop. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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SA G @RT67239741 May 2 This movie is so interesting and although Val Kilmer has a small part, he still shines through for his fine acting. Such a great thriller, keeps you guessing 'til the end and it keeps your attention throughout the movie. See more Mariëtte S @RT31706146 02/05/2025 This is the best suspence movie I have ever watched (and I've watched it atleast five times) It is well written, well acted and I always forget who the killer was in the end. I will keep on watching this movie over and over again. See more Kathy N @RT89946824 01/02/2025 I was so into this movie I couldn’t stop watching it. Are they going to come out with a season three because I will be one of the first people to watch it I need more The actor who played Manson was amazing and a couple other others blew my mind Send us more!!!! See more Jeannie S @RT05554950 09/17/2024 I think Groff was so wrong for this part. He played this part with no emotion in his voice and whispered throughout the whole series. His cocky attitude really got to me. And the whispering! Ugh….the series held my attention and was very different. If you can get past the whispering and lack of emotion from Groff you should watch this series. See more Cat R @RT95670554 08/29/2024 I loved this movie.. interesting twists and creepy setting..worth the watch See more Gregory T @RT24838584 03/13/2024 A solid crime thriller with a nostalgic ensemble cast that, despite its flaws of a few nearly impossible scenarios, kept me invested until the very end! See more Read all reviews
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Renny Harlin

Director

LL Cool J

Gabe Jensen (as James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J)

Jonny Lee Miller

Lucas Harper

Kathryn Morris

Sara Moore

Patricia Velasquez

Nicole Willis

Clifton Collins Jr.

Vince Sherman

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Synopsis FBI agent Jake Harris (Val Kilmer) escorts a group of cadets to a remote island for simulation training. The cadets, under the leadership of J.D. (Christian Slater), will try to catch an imaginary serial killer within the island's elaborate facility. The FBI, however, is suspicious of Harris' methods and dispatch Gabe Jensen (LL Cool J) to act as an outside observer. What he finds is a simulation exercise that becomes dangerously real and training that becomes a fight for survival.
Director
Renny Harlin
Producer
Jeffrey Silver, Bobby Newmyer, Cary Brokaw, Akiva Goldsman, Rebecca Spikings
Screenwriter
Wayne Kramer, Wayne Kramer, Kevin Brodbin
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Dimension Films, Avenue Pictures Productions, Outlaw Productions
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Language|Strong Graphic Images|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 13, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.5M
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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