Wanted (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Wanted is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, running about 110 minutes. “Choose your destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Doormat Wesley Gibson discovers that his recently murdered father - who Wesley never knew - belonged to a secret guild of assassins. After a leather-clad sexpot drafts Wesley into the society, he hones his innate killing skills and turns avenger.
Who’s in it. Wanted stars Angelina Jolie as Fox, James McAvoy as Wesley Gibson, Morgan Freeman as Sloan and Thomas Kretschmann as Cross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wanted has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $342.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wanted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wanted tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wanted (2008)?
- In US, Wanted is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wanted worth watching?
- Wanted holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wanted?
- Wanted stars Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Thomas Kretschmann and Terence Stamp.
- When was Wanted released?
- Wanted was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.