The Book of Eli(2010)
“Some will kill to have it. He will kill to protect it.”
Overview
A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
Director
Albert Hughes
Studio
Alcon Entertainment
Budget
$80M
Revenue
$157M
Cast
Denzel Washington
as Eli
Gary Oldman
as Carnegie
Mila Kunis
as Solara
Ray Stevenson
as Redridge
Jennifer Beals
as Claudia
Michael Gambon
as George
Tom Waits
as Engineer
Frances de la Tour
as Martha
Evan Jones
as Martz
Joe Pingue
as Hoyt
Chris Browning
as Highjacker Leader
Richard Cetrone
as Hijacker
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$80M
Box Office
$157M
Production Companies
Alcon Entertainment • Silver Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Book of Eli?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Book of Eli (2010).
What is The Book of Eli about?▼
A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
Who directed The Book of Eli?▼
The Book of Eli was directed by Albert Hughes and released in 2010. It is a action, thriller, science fiction film.
How long is The Book of Eli?▼
The Book of Eli has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in The Book of Eli?▼
The cast of The Book of Eli includes Denzel Washington as Eli, Gary Oldman as Carnegie, Mila Kunis as Solara, Ray Stevenson as Redridge, Jennifer Beals as Claudia and more.
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