Divergent Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Aug. 5, 2014

Divergent

Release Date: Friday, March 21, 2014 Theaters

Director: Neil Burger

Starring: Shailene Woodley • Maggie Q • Zoe Kravitz • Ansel Elgort • Jai Courtney

PG-13 Drama N/A

4.28 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: An adventure set in a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities, Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late.

Drama Sci-Fi Teen

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Who stars in Divergent – Cast List

Shailene Woodley
... Tris

The Fallout, Ferrari
Maggie Q
... Tori

The Protégé, Priest
Zoe Kravitz
... Christina

Caught Stealing, The Batman
A
Ansel Elgort
... Caleb

The Goldfinch, The Divergent Series: Allegiant
J
Jai Courtney
... Eric

War Machine, American Primeval (Limited Series)
Kate Winslet
... Jeanine Matthews

Avatar: Fire and Ash, Avatar 4
B
Ben Lloyd-Hughes
... Will

The King's Daughter, Malevolent
B
Ben Lamb
... Edward

The Ledge, The Divergent Series: Insurgent
C
Christian Madsen
... Al

Mr. Church, Palo Alto
Theo James
... Four

The Monkey, Backstabbing for Beginners
Miles Teller
... Peter

Eternity, Michael
A
Amy Newbold
... Molly

Who is making Divergent – Crew List

A look at Divergent behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Neil Burger last helmed Inheritance and Voyagers. The film's writer Vanessa Taylor last penned Hillbilly Elegy and The Shape of Water.

Director: Neil Burger
Screenwriters: Vanessa Taylor
Evan Daugherty
Producers: Lucy Fisher
Pouya Shahbazian
Doug Wick

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: Red Wagon Entertainment
Summit Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Divergent

Key Facts

The extremely popular young adult novel Divergent was written by first time author Veronica Roth and has topped the New York Times Best Sellers list ever since being published in May of 2011 by Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins Publishers.
Zoe Kravitz will play Christina, a member of the Dauntless faction, which embodies bravery, and who becomes friends with Tris.
Maggie Q will play Tori, a tattooed owner of a tattoo parlor who is part of the choosing ceremony that divides people into factions. She ends up helping ShaileneWoodley's character, Tris.
Based on the young adult novel by Veronica Roth. Summit also has rights to sequel Insurgent, released in May. The untitled third book in the trilogy is due out in fall 2013.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2014

Completed

Changed Divergent movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2013

Post-Production

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

Apr 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. On April 8, 2013, Summit Entertainment has announced principal photography has commenced in Chicago.

Aug 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Planning to start production Spring 2013. Chicago is being eyed.

Mar 2011

Development

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

Feb 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense violence and action, thematic elements and some sensuality
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Divergent Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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First Look Teaser

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Preview: Taking a Stand

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Preview: Factions

Divergent Release Date: When was the film released?

Divergent was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 21 , 2014. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Muppets Most Wanted, Nymphomaniac: Part One and Maladies.