Constantine (film)
Constantine (/ˌkɒnstənˈtiːn/ KON-stən-TEEN) is a 2005 American superhero horror film directed by Francis Lawrence in his directorial debut. Written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello from a story by Brodbin, it is loosely based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Comics Hellblazer graphic novels. 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. Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale, and Peter Stormare also feature.
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| Directed by | Francis Lawrence |
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| Story by | Kevin Brodbin |
| Based on | Characters from John Constantine, Hellblazer |
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| Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot |
| Edited by | Wayne Wahrman |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $70–100 million |
| Box office | $230.9 million |
Constantine was released theatrically in the United States on February 18, 2005, and grossed $230.9 million worldwide against a production budget between $70–100 million. While it received mixed reviews from film critics, it has since garnered a cult following in the years following its release. In 2022, a sequel was announced and is currently in development.