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Lucy
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Directed by Luc Besson. With Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-sik.
64.8/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT 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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64.8/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Lucy.
MoviHero lists July 25, 2014 as the release date for Lucy. Luc Besson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Scarlett Johansson as Lucy, Morgan Freeman as Professor Norman, Choi Min-sik as Mr. Jang, Amr Waked as Pierre Del Rio. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 25, 2014
GenresScience Fiction · Action
Runtime1h 29m
DirectorLuc Besson
CastScarlett Johansson as Lucy, Morgan Freeman as Professor Norman, Choi Min-sik as Mr. Jang, Amr Waked as Pierre Del Rio
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Lucy right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Lucy runs 1h 29m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 64.8/100 (6.48/10) from 17,513 votes. Updated Oct 26, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
OTHER PERSPECTIVES
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“A lot of people appears to have gotten into some hate-mode when watching this movie.”
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“There is no excuse for basing a screenplay on taking seriously a well known urban myth and writing it as if the audience believes the…”
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“Ignorance brings chaos, not knowledge. Lucy is one of those films that brings about furious reactions, it is after all a science fiction type action…”
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“I've also struggled to appreciate several o Luc Besson's movies but this is is by far the worst one.”
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“Time to GROW UP "Lucy" (2014) is about an average hot babe named Lucy, played by Scarlett Johansson, who increasingly taps into her mind's full…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherProfessor NormanProfessor Norman appears in Lucy (2014).Open character guide otherJang's LieutenantJang's Lieutenant appears in Lucy (2014).Open character guide otherThe LimeyThe Limey appears in Lucy (2014).Open character guide otherPierre Del RioPierre Del Rio appears in Lucy (2014).Open character guide otherLucyLucy appears in Lucy (2014).Open character guide otherMr. JangMr. Jang appears in Lucy (2014).Open character guide
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