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Mr. Nobody

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 2h 21m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
230K
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POPULARITY
2,168
424
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Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
A young boy stands on a station platform. The train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? An infinity of possibilities rise from this decision. As long as he doesn't choose, anything is possible. Every life deserves to be lived.
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A boy stands on a station platform as a train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? Infinite possibilities arise from this decision. As long as he doesn't ... Read allA boy stands on a station platform as a train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? Infinite possibilities arise from this decision. As long as he doesn't choose, anything is possible.A boy stands on a station platform as a train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? Infinite possibilities arise from this decision. As long as he doesn't choose, anything is possible.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
230K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,168
424
  • Director
    • Jaco Van Dormael
  • Writer
    • Jaco Van Dormael
  • Stars
    • Jared Leto
    • Sarah Polley
    • Diane Kruger
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jaco Van Dormael
  • Writer
    • Jaco Van Dormael
  • Stars
    • Jared Leto
    • Sarah Polley
    • Diane Kruger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 482User reviews
    • 139Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos2

    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:07
    Theatrical Trailer
    Mr. Nobody
    Trailer 2:12
    Mr. Nobody

    Photos95

    Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto and Diane Kruger in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto and Allan Corduner in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Diane Kruger in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Sarah Polley in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Léa Thonus, Anaïs Van Belle, and Laura Brumagne in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jared Leto in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Sarah Polley in Mr. Nobody (2009)
    Jaco Van Dormael in Mr. Nobody (2009)

    Top cast

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    Jared Leto
    Jared Leto
    • Nemo Adultas Nemo Adult…
    Sarah Polley
    Sarah Polley
    • Adult Eliseas Adult Elise
    Diane Kruger
    Diane Kruger
    • Anna Adultas Anna Adult
    Linh-Dan Pham
    Linh-Dan Pham
    • Adult Jeanas Adult Jean
    Rhys Ifans
    Rhys Ifans
    • Father Nemoas Father Nemo
    Natasha Little
    Natasha Little
    • Mother Nemoas Mother Nemo
    Toby Regbo
    Toby Regbo
    • Nemo age 15as Nemo age 15
    Juno Temple
    Juno Temple
    • Anna age 15as Anna age 15
    Clare Stone
    Clare Stone
    • Elise age 15as Elise age 15
    Thomas Byrne
    Thomas Byrne
    • Nemo age 9as Nemo age 9
    Audrey Giacomini
    • Jean age 15as Jean age 15
    Laura Brumagne
    Laura Brumagne
    • Anna age 9as Anna age 9
    Allan Corduner
    Allan Corduner
    • Dr. Feldheimas Dr. Feldheim
    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Young Journalistas Young Journalist
    Michael Riley
    Michael Riley
    • Harryas Harry
    Harold Manning
    • TV Hostas TV Host
    Emily Tilson
    • Eveas Eve
    Roline Skehan
    • Joyceas Joyce
    • Director
      • Jaco Van Dormael
    • Writer
      • Jaco Van Dormael
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    Storyline

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    'Nemo Nobody' is recounting his life story to a reporter. He's less than clear, often times thinking that he is 34 years of age, others, well over 100. But his story becomes more confusing after he does focus on the fact of his current real age. —Huggo
    • multiple outcomes
    • nonlinear timeline
    • mother spanking child
    • butterfly effect
    • quantum physics
    • 128 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Nothing is real, everything is possible.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some sexuality/nudity, brief strong language and violent images.
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The train station where young Nemo had to choose between staying with his mother and father is named "Chance."
    • Goofs
      Nemo says the angel missed him and that is why he can "remember" the future, but he has the philtrum (depression between nose and upper lip) that only the angel's touch would have given him.
    • Quotes

      Nemo Nobody aged 118: Every path is the right path. Everything could've been anything else. And it would have just as much meaning.

    • Alternate versions
      The currently available DVD version runs for 141 min, while the Toronto International Film Festival runs for 138 min.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 1st of November Party: Through the Pages of Fairy Tales (2010)

    User reviews482

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Awesome but not for everyone
    How to review this film without giving too much away? Throughout the film, I was constantly surprised and amazed. I think my mouth was hanging slightly open a few times from the brilliance on display. I was totally captivated from start to finish. Taken simply, it's a philosophical sci-fi film, but it's so much more than that. It's about choices, destinies, astrophysics, dreams and memories, just to name a few themes. Taken at its simplest, it's the jumbled recollections of the last mortal man, 118 years old, on Earth in 2092. The problem is that his memories are in total disorder and contradictory. In practice, it means that this is a very non-linear experience in terms of time and space, real and imaginary, showing you results of important choices either way. It doesn't focus on just 2 alternate lives either, things constantly branch out. You would think the film would be a mess, but it's surprisingly cohesive, gripping and even quite touching. I'm sure some will find it confusing, but that's part of the point: Mr. Nobody's memories seem confused and appearances might be deceiving.

    I found it extremely romantic despite the fact there are 3 very different love interests. One might say that sometimes the dialogue in romantic parts was corny, but I think that the most beautiful declarations of love can be the simplest as long as they are sincere. They felt that way here. The acting was top-notch all over the board with no weak performance in sight. Mr. Nobody's makeup and voice as an old man were perhaps a little distracting but nothing major. It's not a special effects extravaganza, but what was seen was quite imaginative and beautiful to behold. I think the contrast with the more mundane stuff going on makes them even more impressive. Visually, it has an incredible number of different angles and viewpoints all extremely well shot. What's amazing is that the (often) brilliant transitions flow so well from one to another without being jarring.

    There are so many story threads (most fascinating), so many changes of tones (whimsical to tragic) and so much range (from intimate to grandiose). I think people who like to analyze films would have a field day with this one although it's possible they would nitpick on the borrowed elements. There's also lots of food for thought and should provoke very interesting discussions afterwards especially on what might have happened if choices in your life had been different. Contrary to most films where I tend to think of what I will write in my review as the film is going on, it did not really happen here. I was totally absorbed and that's rare. The choice of songs and musics, mostly known, was excellent and added a lot especially in romantic parts. I'm even considering buying the soundtrack. Mr. Nobody is a challenging but very rewarding film to watch . I don't think it's for everyone, mostly because of its non-linear structure, but those who appreciate unconventional films like Brazil, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Vanilla Sky or Big Fish should be quite pleased. I loved Mr. Nobody and it has become one of my new favorite films. To be quite honest, I wish I could see it again right now... Very highly recommended particularly with someone special.

    Rating : 9.5 out of 10 (not full 10 because ending could have been better)
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    • Jul 28, 2010

    FAQ4

    • Is 'Mr. Nobody' based on a book?
    • Is the soundtrack available?
    • What differences are between the theatrical cut and the director's cut?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Belgium
      • Germany
      • Canada
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Luxembourg
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mohawk
    • Also known as
      • Janob Hech kim
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Pan Européenne
      • Integral Films
      • Lago Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $47,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,622
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,612
      • Nov 3, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,559,160
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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