Alex Cross Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Don't ever cross Alex Cross.

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Last modified: Jan. 2, 2013

Alex Cross

Release Date: Friday, October 19, 2012 Theaters

Director: Rob Cohen

Starring: Tyler Perry • Matthew Fox • Ed Burns • Jean Reno • John C. McGinley

PG-13 Drama N/A

3.76 / 5.0

88% WILL SEE 12% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Alex Cross follows the homicide detective/psychologist (Tyler Perry), from the worldwide best-selling novels by James Patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer (Matthew Fox). The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting action thriller.

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Who stars in Alex Cross – Cast List

Tyler Perry
... Alex Cross

Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip, Gone Girl
Matthew Fox
... Michael Sullivan 'Picasso'

Emperor, World War Z
E
Ed Burns
... Tommy Kane

27 Dresses, The Groomsmen
J
Jean Reno
... Leon Mercier

Family Pack, The Da Vinci Code
J
John C. McGinley
... Richard Brookwell

42, The Good Catholic
Rachel Nichols
... Monica Ashe

The Inheritance, Conan The Barbarian
G
Giancarlo Esposito
The Cat in the Hat, Abigail

Who is making Alex Cross – Crew List

A look at Alex Cross behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Rob Cohen last helmed The Hurricane Heist and The Boy Next Door. The film's writer Kerry Williamson last penned What Happened to Monday? and Untitled Darren Aronofsky Heist Project.

Director: Rob Cohen
Screenwriters: Kerry Williamson
James Patterson
Marc Moss
Producers: Bill Block
Leopoldo Gout
Paul Hanson

Studios: Summit Entertainment
Production Company: QED International

Production – What we know about the Alex Cross

Key Facts

Tyler Perry takes over the role originated by Morgan Freeman, who played the sleuth in the Paramount Pictures thrillers, 1997's Kiss the Girls and 2001's Along Came A Spider.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2012

Completed

Changed Alex Cross movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Lensing starts August 8, 2011. Expected to be ready for release in fall 2012 or early 2013.

Dec 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Dec 2004

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for violence including disturbing images, sexual content, language, drug references, and nudity
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Don't ever cross Alex Cross.
Also known as: Cross, I, Alex Cross
Language: English

Alex Cross Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Video Clip: Drop Gun

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TV Spot: Thriller

Alex Cross Release Date: When was the film released?

Alex Cross was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 19 , 2012. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Paranormal Activity 4, The First Time and Yogawoman.