Constantine (movie)

Constantine
Constantine
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Directed by	Francis Lawrence
Screenplay by	Kevin Brodbin; Frank Cappello;
Story by	Kevin Brodbin
Based on	Hellblazer; by Jamie Delano; Garth Ennis
Produced by	Lauren Shuler Donner; Benjamin Melniker; Michael E. Uslan; Erwin Stoff; Lorenzo di Bonaventura; Akiva Goldsman;
Starring	Keanu Reeves; Rachel Weisz; Shia LaBeouf; Tilda Swinton; Pruitt Taylor Vince; Djimon Hounsou; Gavin Rossdale; Peter Stormare;
Cinematography	Wayne Wahrman
Edited by	Philippe Rousselot
Music by	Brian Tyler; Klaus Badelt;
Production; companies	Warner Bros. Pictures; Village Roadshow Pictures; Batfilm Productions; The Donners' Company; Weed Road Pictures; 3 Arts Entertainment;
Distributed by	Warner Bros. Pictures
Release dates	February 7, 2005 (Paris); February 18, 2005 (United States);
Running time	120 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$70–100 million
Box office	$230.9 million

Constantine (/ˌkɒnstənˈtiːn/ KON-stən-TEEN)^[7] is a 2005 American superhero horror movie directed by Francis Lawrence in his directional film debut, and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello. It is loosely based on the Hellblazer comic book series. The film stars Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, a cynical exorcist with the ability to perceive and communicate with half-angels and half-demons in their true forms and to travel between Earth and Hell. The cast also features Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale and Peter Stormare.

Constantine was released theatrically in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on February 18, 2005, to mixed reviews, and grossed $231 million on a production budget between $70–100 million. Since its release, it has garnered a cult following.^[8] A sequel is in development.^[9]

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1 2 Lowry, Brian (February 7, 2005). "Constantine". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-12-09. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
↑ "CONSTANTINE (15)". British Board of Film Classification. January 31, 2005. Archived from the original on January 9, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2015. Approved Running time 120m 39s
↑ "Constantine (EN)". Lumiere. Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
↑ "Keanu Reeves' Constantine Co-Star Confirms Sequel Is In Works". fandomwire.com. November 13, 2020. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
↑ "Constantine (2005)". The Numbers. Archived from the original on July 18, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
1 2 "Constantine (2005)". Box Office Mojo. Amazon. June 17, 2005. Archived from the original on June 2, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
↑ Orquiola, John (August 5, 2022). "Why Constantine's Name Is Pronounced Differently Than Usual In The Sandman". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
↑ Multiple references, including:
Bui, Hoai-Tran (2025-02-21). "3 Years Later, DC's Most Anticipated Horror Sequel Just Got a Very Promising Update". Inverse. Retrieved 2025-02-23. Twenty years ago, Constantine arrived in theaters to mixed reviews from critics, and downright hostility from comic book fans. [...] But over the decades, Constantine has earned a cult following because, well, it looks so dang cool.
Murray, Lana (February 21, 2020). "Keanu Reeves's Constantine Left a Weird and Wonderful Legacy". GQ. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
Graves, Sabina (September 16, 2022). "The DC Film Universe Is Resurrecting Keanu Reeves in a Constantine Sequel". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
↑ Oganesyan, Natalie (2025-02-23). "Constantine Sequel "Pitched" To DC Studios & Ready For A Treatment, Keanu Reeves Says". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-02-23.

[VarietyReview-1] 1 2 Lowry, Brian (February 7, 2005). "Constantine". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-12-09. Retrieved February 23, 2025.

[2] "CONSTANTINE (15)". British Board of Film Classification. January 31, 2005. Archived from the original on January 9, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2015. Approved Running time 120m 39s

[3] "Constantine (EN)". Lumiere. Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2017.

[budget-4] "Keanu Reeves' Constantine Co-Star Confirms Sequel Is In Works". fandomwire.com. November 13, 2020. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.

[Numbers-5] "Constantine (2005)". The Numbers. Archived from the original on July 18, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2020.

[mojo-6] 1 2 "Constantine (2005)". Box Office Mojo. Amazon. June 17, 2005. Archived from the original on June 2, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2016.

[7] Orquiola, John (August 5, 2022). "Why Constantine's Name Is Pronounced Differently Than Usual In The Sandman". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2023.

[list-8] Multiple references, including:
Bui, Hoai-Tran (2025-02-21). "3 Years Later, DC's Most Anticipated Horror Sequel Just Got a Very Promising Update". Inverse. Retrieved 2025-02-23. Twenty years ago, Constantine arrived in theaters to mixed reviews from critics, and downright hostility from comic book fans. [...] But over the decades, Constantine has earned a cult following because, well, it looks so dang cool.
Murray, Lana (February 21, 2020). "Keanu Reeves's Constantine Left a Weird and Wonderful Legacy". GQ. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
Graves, Sabina (September 16, 2022). "The DC Film Universe Is Resurrecting Keanu Reeves in a Constantine Sequel". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2025.

[DeadlineFeb25-9] Oganesyan, Natalie (2025-02-23). "Constantine Sequel "Pitched" To DC Studios & Ready For A Treatment, Keanu Reeves Says". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-02-23.

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