Film · 2008
Wanted
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov · starring James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie
- 1 h 50 min
- 18
- Action · Drama · Suspense
USA
- Released in the UK 24 June 2008
- 7.3 Users65 votes
Synopsis
Wesley?s life is over ? his pathetic old one, anyway?Fortunately, it is all because of a girl. Enter sizzling-hot Fox, who crashes into his life and introduces him to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins, led by the enigmatic Sloan. Seems Wes?s long-lost father was killed while working for the Fraternity and Wes has been selected to target the rogue member who murdered him. But before he can complete his assignment, Wes must first uncover the dark secrets behind the Fraternity in order to determine his own destiny.
Where to watch Wanted
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 110 min1 hour and 50 minutes
- Budget
- $75mUniversal Pictures
- Rating
- 18Suitable only for adults
- How long is Wanted?
- 1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes).
- When was Wanted released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 24 June 2008.
- Who directed Wanted?
- Timur Bekmambetov.
- Who is in Wanted?
- It stars James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie and Terence Stamp.
- Where can I watch Wanted?
- In the UK it is available with a subscription on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (20)-
James McAvoy Wesley
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Morgan Freeman Sloan
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Angelina Jolie Fox
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Terence Stamp Pekwarsky
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Thomas Kretschmann Cross
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Common The Gunsmith
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Kristen Hager Cathy
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Marc Warren The Repairman
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David O'Hara Sr. X
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Konstantin Khabensky The Exterminator
- Director
- Timur Bekmambetov
- Writers
- Michael Brandt, Chris Morgan
- Music
- Danny Elfman
- Producers
- Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Marc Platt
Photos and posters
All 18 photosReviews
7.3 65 votes
- 1015 %
- 95 %
- 815 %
- 729 %
- 617 %
- ≤518 %
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2009 2 nominations
- Actor Awards 2009 1 nomination
Soundtrack
All 8 songsIf you liked Wanted
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