Fate can change in seconds.|Sep. 05, 2003|United States | Canada|86 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama;Mystery;Thriller
Description: “11:14” is a 2003 neo-noir black comedy thriller film written and directed by Greg Marcks in his feature directorial debut. The movie features an ensemble cast including Rachael Leigh Cook, Ben Foster, Clark Gregg, Colin Hanks, Shawn Hatosy, Barbara Hershey, Stark Sands, Hilary Swank, Patrick Swayze, and Henry Thomas. It unfolds through five interconnected storylines that lead to a series of events occurring at 11:14 p.m.
The film premiered at the 56th Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2003, and later screened at the 28th Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2003. It had a limited theatrical release in San Francisco, California, on August 12, 2005, before being made available on DVD and Blu-ray by New Line Home Entertainment on October 11, 2005.
The plot revolves around two car-related accidents that happen at 11:14 p.m., with the connections between the events gradually revealed through a series of flashbacks. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 92% “certified fresh” rating based on 12 reviews. Metacritic assigns it a weighted average score of 65 out of 100, reflecting generally favorable reviews.
Critics praised the film for its clever storytelling and dark humor. Lisa Nesselson of Variety described it as a “zippy and sardonic feast of bad decision-making under pressure,” while Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle noted its meticulous plot construction and mischievous sense of humor. Though some reviews were mixed, the film has been recognized as an underrated gem of 2003.
Cast director: Greg Marcks
Cast actor: Rachael Leigh Cook, Hilary Swank, Shawn Hatosy, Patrick Swayze, Henry Thomas, Barbara Hershey, Stark Sands, Colin Hanks, Ben Foster, Clark Gregg
Original name: 11:14