200310.0 / 1014mDramaThriller

Means to an End

"No reason is really good enough."

While at a cheap motel, a woman is drawn out of a suicide attempt by a suspicious note slid underneath her door, which hints that a hired killer might be residing next door.

Quick Stats
10.0
TMDB Rating
2
Votes
14m
Runtime
Budget
Box Office
Return
Key Crew
DirectorLuca Guadagnino
WriterDenis Villeneuve
CinematographyBong Joon-ho
ComposerYorgos Lanthimos
EditorPark Chan-wook

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Critics & Reviews

3 featured
Celeste Marlowe
@celeste_writes
8/10

A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.

Written Nov 12, 2024 · read original
Jonas Halberg
@jhalberg
9/10

I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.

Written Nov 8, 2024 · read original
Priya Anand
@priya_a
6/10

A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.

Written Oct 30, 2024 · read original

Cast

F
Florence Davis
The Conductor
A
Adam Kaluuya
Lena
T
Tilda McDormand
Mr. Crane
J
Joaquin Reeves
The Woman in Red
L
Lupita Portman
Solomon
B
Brad Hardy
Iris
M
Margot Ronan
The Colonel
T
Timothée Isaac
The Stranger
Z
Zendaya Blanchett
Detective Hale
M
Michael Ali
Elena
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