The Number 23 (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, The Number 23 is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Joel Schumacher, running about 98 minutes. “First it takes hold of your mind...then it takes hold of your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Walter Sparrow is an animal control officer that becomes obsessed with a mysterious book that seems to be based on his own life. As soon as he opens the book, he notices strange parallels between what he reads and what he's experienced. But now he's worried that a fictional murder might materialize.
Who’s in it. The Number 23 stars Jim Carrey as Walter Sparrow / Fingerling, Logan Lerman as Robin Sparrow, Virginia Madsen as Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia and Danny Huston as Isaac French / Dr. Miles Phoenix, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Number 23 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $77.6M 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 The Number 23 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Number 23 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Number 23 (2007)?
- In US, The Number 23 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 The Number 23 worth watching?
- The Number 23 holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Number 23?
- The Number 23 stars Jim Carrey, Logan Lerman, Virginia Madsen, Danny Huston and Lynn Collins.
- When was The Number 23 released?
- The Number 23 was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.