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The Number 23
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The Number 23 (2007) -- A man becomes obsessed by the number 23 in this home video trailer for the thriller
The Number 23 (2007) -- Clip: Kitchen Knife
The Number 23 (2007) -- Behind the Scenes: Carrey, Madsen, and Schumacher cutting the "23" cake
The Number 23 (2007) -- Interview: Jim Carrey on why he wanted to make this film
The Number 23 (2007) -- Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him. As his obsession increases, more and more similarities seem to arise.

Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   53,081 votes
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Director:
Joel Schumacher
Writer (WGA):
Fernley Phillips (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
23 February 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Mystery | Thriller more
Tagline:
The truth will find you. more
Plot:
Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him. As his obsession increases, more and more similarities seem to arise. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(61 articles)
‘Se7en’ Writer and Director Reunite For ‘Peter Proud’
 (From Screen Rant. 9 November 2009, 10:53 AM, PST)
A Christmas Carol (review)
 (From FlickFilosopher. 6 November 2009, 12:51 PM, PST)
User Comments:
A Great Surprise! more (345 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jim Carrey ... Walter Sparrow / Fingerling

Virginia Madsen ... Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia

Logan Lerman ... Robin Sparrow

Danny Huston ... Isaac French / Dr. Miles Phoenix

Lynn Collins ... Suicide Blonde / Mrs. Dobkins / Young Fingerling's Mother

Rhona Mitra ... Laura Tollins

Michelle Arthur ... Sybil

Mark Pellegrino ... Kyle Flinch
Paul Butcher ... Young Fingerling / Young Walter

David Stifel ... Hotel Clerk
Corey Stoll ... Sergeant Burns
Ed Lauter ... Father Sebastian
Troy Kotsur ... Barnaby
Walter Soo Hoo ... Chinese Restaurant Owner

Patricia Belcher ... Dr. Alice Mortimer
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for violence, disturbing images, sexuality and language.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
98 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
Ireland:15A | UK:15 | Finland:K-15 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:15 | Singapore:PG (edited version) | Germany:16 | Brazil:14 | Netherlands:16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Argentina:13 | Spain:13 | Australia:MA | Malaysia:18PL | Portugal:M/16 | Czech Republic:12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Denmark:15 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | South Africa:16 | France:U (with warning) | Hong Kong:IIB | Philippines:R-13 | USA:R (certificate #43185) | Japan:R-15 | New Zealand:R16
Filming Locations:
Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA more
Company:
New Line Cinema more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
When we first see the book "The Number 23" in the bookshop where Agatha buys it, the book is on the shelf facing out, not tucked in between any books. Because of this, 23 books are visible on the shelf behind it. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: A segment in the opening credits states that the Mayans believed the world would end on December 23, 2012, while in the film, Danny Huston's character reads that the Mayans believed that the world would end on December 12, 2012. In actuality, the Mayans did not believe the world would end in December 2012; they believed a new world would be created. (The date of this is still widely disputed as well, with some sources placing the date as December 21, 2012.) more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Walter Sparrow: A week ago, the only thing I thought was out of the ordinary was that it was my birthday.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2007-02-21)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Blue Christmas more

FAQ

Was this film shot on HD or film?
Why did Walter Sparrow's wife choose that book for him?
What are the differences between the R-Rated theatrical version and the Unrated version of the movie?
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User Comments

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108 out of 176 people found the following comment useful.
A Great Surprise!, 3 March 2007
10/10
Author: phoenix_slayer2001 from United States

After reading many of the reviews on here I had doubts about this movie. As I watched and the end was clearly in sight I was worried because many reviews on here said the ending was the worst part. However, in my surprised amazement it worked quite well. I liked how the movie doesn't seem to have a single plot as the movie rolls on, but I thought this is what made it great, keeping you guessing all the time.

Another great thing was the characters had very well defined personae. Each approaching the story with different views and not always doing the predictable thing.

What makes this movie even greater is the fact that it had such poor reviews because when you go to see a movie with high expectations and it doesn't live up to them it will always render a poor personal rating of the movie, but when the movie is given bad reviews or is overlooked and turns out well it seems much better.

Though the movie was quite good, it will probably have little affect on Jim Carrey's career simply because it is not his typical role and it is unlikely he will land another role like this one in a movie that is just as good.

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