Constantine (film)

Constantine
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFrancis Lawrence
Screenplay by
Story byKevin Brodbin
Based onHellblazer
by Jamie Delano
Garth Ennis
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPhilippe Rousselot
Edited byWayne Wahrman
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
  • February 7, 2005 (2005-02-07) (Paris)
  • February 18, 2005 (2005-02-18) (United States)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$70–100 million
Box office$230.9 million

Constantine (/ˌkɒnstənˈtn/ KON-stən-TEEN) is a 2005 American supernatural superhero film directed by Francis Lawrence, and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello. It is loosely based on the Hellblazer comic book series. The film stars Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, a cynical exorcist with the ability to perceive and communicate with half-angels and half-demons in their true forms and to travel between Earth and Hell. The cast also features Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale and Peter Stormare.

Constantine was released theatrically in the United States on February 18, 2005, to mixed reviews, and grossed $231 million on a production budget between $70–100 million. Since its release, it has garnered a cult following. A sequel is in development.