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Lucy

2014 · 1h 29m · Action · Science Fiction

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A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

80/100
WORTH IT

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

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80/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITA woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a reality-bending story that rewards paying attention
02A compact 89-minute runtime and a fast, momentum-first watch define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 6.5/10 TMDB audience score across 17,338 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Lucy?

Lucy belongs in your night if you want a movie that plays with memory, reality, or perception. It is a fast, momentum-first watch, with a compact 89-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 6/10 and emotional impact at 4/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want a movie that plays with memory, reality, or perception
02you want a fast, momentum-first watch rather than something deliberately slow
03you want a compact 89-minute runtime

THINK TWICE IF

01you want something straightforward rather than reality-bending
02you want something quiet and unhurried
03you want something quieter than an action-driven watch

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Luc Besson portrait
Luc BessonDirector
Scarlett Johansson portrait
Scarlett JohanssonLucy
Morgan Freeman portrait
Morgan FreemanProfessor Norman
Choi Min-sik portrait
Choi Min-sikMr. Jang
Amr Waked portrait
Amr WakedPierre Del Rio
Julian Rhind-Tutt portrait
Julian Rhind-TuttThe Limey
Pilou Asbæk portrait
Pilou AsbækRichard
Lio Tipton portrait
Lio TiptonCaroline
Shin Yoo-ram portrait
Shin Yoo-ramJang's Lieutenant
Seo Chong-ju portrait
Seo Chong-juJang's Lieutenant