Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Rancid (2004)
Photos (see all 7 | slideshow) Videos
Rancid (2004) -- Open-ended Trailer from Lions Gate Entertainment

Overview

User Rating:
5.6/10   671 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 39% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Jack Ersgard
Writers:
Jesper Ersgård (story)
Jesper Ersgård (screenplay) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Rancid on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
25 December 2004 (Sweden) more
Genre:
Action | Crime | Thriller more
Tagline:
Do some people deserve to die?
Plot:
Once a promising writer, John Hayson now gets by on the odd writing job. A personal tragedy has left... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
It's actually good, no matter what others say more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Matthew Settle ... James Hayson

Fay Masterson ... Monica Klein

Currie Graham ... Crispin Klein
Patrik Ersgård ... Andy Fell (as Patrick Ersgard)
Jay Acovone ... Capt. Peters

Michael Wiseman ... Det. Kent

Jennifer Jostyn ... Det. Olsen

Siena Goines ... Angela Morris

Paul Satterfield ... Richard Desmond
Pernilla August ... Bergquist

Yun Choi ... Officer Wang
Alex Zonn ... The Bum

Jarmo Mäkinen ... Ash
Ola Rapace ... Bob
Daniela Svensson ... Lazy Telemarketer
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence, language and some sexuality/nudity.
Runtime:
108 min | Germany:98 min (DVD version) | USA:102 min (DVD)
Country:
Sweden
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
USA:R
Company:
Sonet Film AB more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: The hobo had pearly white teeth. more
Quotes:
Monica Klein: How's life?
James Hayson: Rancid.
more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
16 out of 21 people found the following comment useful:-
It's actually good, no matter what others say, 2 July 2005
7/10
Author: Martin Karlsson (Fist_of_Heaven) from Sweden

Rancid is an average thriller with a quite good story. There's not anything that's really bad with this movie, rather it's that nothing is quite great. As someone said, you're left with a small feeling of nothing. Now, this can be said of thousands of Hollywood films, too. The reason why they get a higher score is probably because they got a cast that's more mainstream and probably some cool action scene! The performance in Rancid is good. Well-casted and well-acted. Matthew Settle, Fay Masterson, Currie Graham and Patrik Ersgård are all doing a good job. Personally, I think Patrik Ersgårds character and acting lifts the movie a bit. Michael Wiseman and Siena Goines are the weaker links in this chain. The characters are interesting enough.

The dialog is without marks, actually quite good I'd say. The movie is rather fast-paced, compared to most Hollywood-thrillers. The editing is so-so. Music and overall "look and feel" is about average.

There's no reason to choose another thriller over this one. It feels authentic, and maybe that's the downside to it? It's just not enough "Hollywood" to give you that adrenaline. Personally, I prefer Rancid over any action-packed thriller. And that feeling of nothing I mentioned? Well, it's not a feeling of bad, is it? Go see it, rent it or whatever. It's worth it, if only to rest your eyes from all mainstream actors! 7/10

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Rancid (2004)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Very enjoyable film. iadalazzhr
Rancid - the title is too apt james-wilde
DID ANYONE ELSE SENSE A BIT OF SPY GAME INSPIRING? lalalala_
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
City of Shoulders and Noses Halloween Empire Sacrifice Blade Runner
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Action section IMDb Sweden section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.