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X-Men Origins: Wolverine Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner Amy Renner

Jun. 17, 2011

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Release Date: Friday, May 1, 2009 Nationwide

Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Taylor Kitsch, Lauren Shuler Donner, Danny Huston, Avi Arad, Lynn Collins, Dominic Monaghan, Gavin Hood, David Benioff, Will.i.am, Peter O'Brien

PG-13 Action 1 hr, 47 m

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Plot

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Plot
Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar – as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Leading up to the events of "X-Men," "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film series have long been anticipated.
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Top Cast

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Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Gavin Hood last directed Official Secrets and Eye in the Sky. The film's writer David Benioff last wrote Gemini Man and Brothers.

Director
Gavin Hood
Screenwriter
Producers
Avi Arad
Lauren Shuler Donner

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned
Runtime
1 hr, 47 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Wolverine

Language
English

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Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Release Dates

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 1, 2009. in around 4,099 theaters There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including Battle for Terra, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past and The Merry Gentleman.



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Fri., Jun. 17, 2011

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Tue., Aug. 11, 2009

  • Added the DVD release date of September 15, 2009

  • Added the Blu-ray release date of September 15, 2009

  • Added the soundtrack release date of May 5, 2009

  • Set the MPAA rating to PG-13

  • Added a running time of 107 minutes

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