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The Book of Eli

R20101h 58mAlbert Hughes,Allen Hughes
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 46% · Metacritic 53

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"Some will kill to have it. He will kill to protect it."

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.

ActionThrillerScience Fiction
FaithChaosDystopiaPost-apocalyptic FutureBibleSurvivalGunfightBlindBrutalityCannibal

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Book of Eli (2010) 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 stars in The Book of Eli?

The Book of Eli stars Denzel Washington (Eli), Gary Oldman (Carnegie), Mila Kunis (Solara), Ray Stevenson (Redridge), Jennifer Beals (Claudia). The film was directed by Allen Hughes.

How long is The Book of Eli?

The Book of Eli has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2010. It is rated R.

Is The Book of Eli worth watching?

The Book of Eli holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 46. Fans of Action, Thriller, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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