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

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Release Date: Friday, May 1, 2009 Theaters

Director: Gavin Hood

Starring: Hugh Jackman Danny Huston Taylor Kitsch Will.i.am Lynn Collins

PG-13 Action 1 hr, 47 m

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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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Who is making X-Men Origins: Wolverine – Crew List

A look at X-Men Origins: Wolverine behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gavin Hood last helmed Official Secrets and Eye in the Sky. The film's writer David Benioff last penned Gemini Man and Brothers.

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Gavin Hood
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Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned
Runtime
1 hr, 47 m
Tagline
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Also known as
Wolverine

Language
English
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine Release Date: When was the film released?

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

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  • Added the DVD release date of September 15, 2009

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