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Directed by
Gore Verbinski Gore Verbinski  
Written by
Ehren Kruger Ehren Kruger  
Kôji Suzuki Kôji Suzuki  
Hiroshi Takahashi Hiroshi Takahashi  
Cast
Naomi Watts Naomi Watts ... Rachel
Martin Henderson Martin Henderson ... Noah
David Dorfman David Dorfman ... Aidan
Brian Cox Brian Cox ... Richard Morgan
Jane Alexander Jane Alexander ... Dr. Grasnik
Lindsay Frost Lindsay Frost ... Ruth
Amber Tamblyn Amber Tamblyn ... Katie
Rachael Bella Rachael Bella ... Becca
Daveigh Chase Daveigh Chase ... Samara
Shannon Cochran Shannon Cochran ... Anna Morgan
Sandra Thigpen Sandra Thigpen ... Teacher
Richard Lineback Richard Lineback ... Innkeeper
Sasha Barrese Sasha Barrese ... Girl Teen #1
Tess Hall Tess Hall ... Girl Teen #2
Adam Brody Adam Brody ... Male Teen #1
Alan Blumenfeld Alan Blumenfeld ... Harvey
Pauley Perrette Pauley Perrette ... Beth
Joe Chrest Joe Chrest ... Doctor
Ronald William Lawrence Ronald William Lawrence ... Library Clerk
Stephanie Erb Stephanie Erb ... Donna
Sara Rue Sara Rue ... Babysitter
Lindsey Stoddart Lindsey Stoddart ... Grad Student
Joe Sabatino Joe Sabatino ... Orderly
Joanna Lin Black Joanna Lin Black ... Cashier
Maura McNamara Maura McNamara ... Girl on Ferry
David Povall David Povall ... Girl's Father
Keith Campbell Keith Campbell ... Ship's Mate
Chuck Hicks Chuck Hicks ... Ferry Worker
Michael Spound Michael Spound ... Dave
Gary Carlos Cervantes Gary Carlos Cervantes ... Painter (as Gary Cervantes)
Aixa Clemente Aixa Clemente ... Nurse
Art Frankel Art Frankel ... Cal
Billy Lloyd Billy Lloyd ... Darby
Coleen Maloney Coleen Maloney ... Mourner #1
Catherine Paolone Catherine Paolone ... Mourner #2
Guy Richardson Guy Richardson ... Librarian
Uncredited Cast
Geoff Garza Geoff Garza ... Crabber
Robert Gatewood Robert Gatewood ... Inmate
Maury Ginsberg Maury Ginsberg ... Video Store Clerk (DVD deleted scenes)
Mar Party Mar Party ... Business Man
Barbara Petricini-Buxton Barbara Petricini-Buxton ... Extra
Produced by
Benita Allen Benita Allen  
Neal Edelstein Neal Edelstein  
Christine Iso Christine Iso  
Roy Lee Roy Lee  
Mike Macari Mike Macari  
Laurie MacDonald Laurie MacDonald  
Walter F. Parkes Walter F. Parkes  
J.C. Spink J.C. Spink  
Michele Weisler Michele Weisler  
Original Music by
Hans Zimmer Hans Zimmer  
Additional Info
Premiere: October 02, 2002
Theatrical Release: October 18, 2002
DVD Release: April 04, 2003
Blu-ray Release: September 11, 2012
Countries: United States Japan
Distributor: DreamWorks
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
SkullJoy

6.3 / 10

IMDb

7.1 / 10

Metacritic

57 / 100

Production Companies
DreamWorks Pictures
Parkes/MacDonald Image Nation (MacDonald/Parkes Productions)
BenderSpink
Toho
Vertigo Entertainment (uncredited)
Distributors
DreamWorks Distribution
  (2002) (United States) (theatrical)
DreamWorks Home Entertainment
  (2003) (United States) (DVD) (VHS)
American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
  (2005) (United States) (broadcast premiere) (TV)
DreamWorks Home Entertainment
  (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Paramount+
  (2021) (United States) (VOD) (video)
Trifecta Entertainment and Media
  (2014) (United States) (syndicated print) (TV)
Warner Home Video
  (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Filming Locations
1925 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington, USA
  (Next Day Premium Photo Processing)
21729 50th Ave NW, Standwood, Washington, USA
  (Cabin #12)
29175 S Lakeshore Dr, Agoura Hills, California, USA
  (Dr. Grasnik's Office)
413 S. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (Katie's house)
Bellingham, Washington, USA
Bridal Veil Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA
  (Noah and Rachel drive north)
Camp Firwood South Cove - 1740 Lake Whatcom Blvd, Bellingham, Washington, USA
  (Shelter Mountain Inn)
Chandler Valley Center Studios - 13927 Saticoy St, Panorama City, California, USA
Deception Pass Bridge, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA
  (Exterior)
Deception Pass, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA
Dungeness Landing County Park - 298 Oyster House Rd, Sequim, Washington, USA
  (Rachel calls Aidan from Moesko Island)
Emerald Glen Farm - 23200 Yeager Rd, Monroe, Washington, USA
  (Morgan Horse Farm)
Fort Worden Historical State Park - 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, Washington, USA
  (Cliffside with tree shown in the videotape)
Gom Hong Co - 709 S King St, Seattle, Washington, USA
  (Noah buys Chinese food)
Hancock Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (opening scene)
Harbor Steps Apartments - 1200 Western Ave, Seattle, Washington, USA
  (Rachel's apartment)
Harlem Pl between W 4th St & W 5th St, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (exterior of Noah's apartment; Rachel sees the ladder)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Malibou Lake, Agoura Hills, California, USA
  (Rachel talks to Dr. Grasnik)
Monroe, Washington, USA
Mudd Hall of Philosophy - 3709 Trousdale Parkway, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (library - lighthouse research)
Orange County Register - 625 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, California, USA
  (newsroom scenes)
Pass Lake, Fidalgo Island, Washington, USA
  (Rachel drives to Shelter Mountain Inn)
Port Townsend Ferry Terminal - 4375 Erin St Port Townsend, Washington, USA
  (Moesko Island Ferry Entrance)
Port Townsend, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA
  (Rachel drives to Shelter Mountain Inn)
Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
  (Studio)
Stanwood, Washington, USA
Western Ave & Seneca St, Seattle, Washington, USA
  (Rachel drives to Noah's apartment)
Westlake Ave & Stewart St, Seattle, Washington, USA
  (Noah walks past Aidan in the rain)
Yaquina Head Lighthouse - 750 NW Lighthouse Dr, Newport, Oregon, USA
  (Moesko Island lighthouse)
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