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Play trailer 2:26 Poster for Signs PG-13 Released Aug 2, 2002 1h 46m Mystery & Thriller Sci-Fi Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Everything that farmer Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved into his crops. As he investigates the unfolding mystery, what he finds will forever alter the lives of his brother (Joaquin Phoenix) and children (Rory Culkin), (Abigail Breslin). A unique story that explores the mysterious real-life phenomena of crop signs and the effects they have on one man and his family.
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With Signs, Shyamalan proves once again an expert at building suspense and giving audiences the chills.

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Joshua Rothkopf In These Times Signs is a tense experience; even the opening credits lunge at your throat with orchestral shrieks. It may one day reveal itself as a minor classic, a new Invasion of the Body Snatchers for the manufactured scare of its day. Mar 16, 2020 Full Review Namrata Joshi Outlook It's the content that's to blame. Signs works on a confused storyboard. What's Shyamalan trying to say anyways? Nothing, or rather a bit too much. Rated: 2/4 Jan 3, 2019 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com Signs was the film that sparked the desire that led to the purchase of a camera, many short films, and a love of movies that hasn't left me to this day. Rated: A+ Apr 17, 2015 Full Review Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews "Shyamalan’s classic sci-fi drama Signs is both a thrilling celebration of the genre and a poignant exploration of the purpose behind life’s random tragedies." Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 18, 2025 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins The scares are expertly handled; there’s an undeniable cleverness to the idea that a potential alien invasion could re-instill religious ardor just as it terrorizes an unprepared community. Rated: 8/10 Aug 25, 2024 Full Review Akos Peterbencze The Screen Signs is a quiet contemplation on grief and faith that uses aliens as a means to an end. It’s the horror serving the drama and never the other way around. Aug 6, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bob Z One of the greatest films ever made. Top 20 all time. Brilliant. It has it all. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Dallas H This movie has to be Shyamalan's masterpiece. Convince me otherwise. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Patrick B An absolutely brilliant film. Amazing acting, well placed locations get you right in the film. Some films you can guess where they're going, not with this film. Enjoyed every second of it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review David M. Tense and suspenseful. The closet scene when we see the alien on the news for the first time is perhaps Joaquin’s finest acting. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Zlee P Shyamalan’s best. Great performances and a great story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Oliver L An ok movie. Definitely not his best Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Everything that farmer Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved into his crops. As he investigates the unfolding mystery, what he finds will forever alter the lives of his brother (Joaquin Phoenix) and children (Rory Culkin), (Abigail Breslin). A unique story that explores the mysterious real-life phenomena of crop signs and the effects they have on one man and his family.
Director
M. Night Shyamalan
Producer
M. Night Shyamalan, Frank Marshall, Sam Mercer
Screenwriter
M. Night Shyamalan
Distributor
Touchstone Pictures
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Blinding Edge Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Some Frightening Moments)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 11, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$228.0M
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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