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When the daughter of a psychiatrist is kidnapped, he is horrified to discover that the abductors' demand is that he break through to a young woman, suffering from PTSD, who knows a secret six digit code number.When the daughter of a psychiatrist is kidnapped, he is horrified to discover that the abductors' demand is that he break through to a young woman, suffering from PTSD, who knows a secret six digit code number.

September 28, 2001 · Directed by Gary Fleder

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 53m
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Feels like1h 40m
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How it's told

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  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

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  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
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Cast & crew

Michael Douglas
Dr. Nathan Conrad
Sean Bean
Patrick Koster
Brittany Murphy
Elisabeth Burrows
Skye McCole Bartusiak
Jessie Conrad
Guy Torry
Dolen
Jennifer Esposito
Det. Sandra Cassidy
Famke Janssen
Aggie Conrad
Oliver Platt
Dr. Louis Sachs
Shawn Doyle
Russel Maddox
Victor Argo
Sydney Simon
Conrad Goode
Max Dunlevy
Paul Schulze
Jake

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