Zodiac (2007)
David Fincher's meticulous true-crime procedural follows journalists and detectives consumed by their decades-long pursuit of Northern California's most elusive serial killer.
Zodiac - Movie Information
- Original Title: Zodiac
- Release Year: 2007
- Directed by: David Fincher
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 37m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 2, 2007 (Canada - 14A), March 2, 2007 (United States - R), May 18, 2007 (United Kingdom - 15), May 31, 2007 (Germany - 16), May 17, 2007 (France - TP), July 20, 2007 (India - UA), May 17, 2007 (New Zealand - R16), May 17, 2007 (Australia - MA 15+), June 1, 2007 (Brazil - 16), June 1, 2007 (Mexico - B15), May 18, 2007 (Italy - T), May 18, 2007 (Spain - 18), August 15, 2007 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: 十二宫杀手 (CN), 索命黄道带 (TW), A Zodiákus (HU), ZODIAC : ตามล่านักฆ่าจักรราศีอมตะ (TH), Զոդիակ (AM), 杀谜藏 (HK)
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Phoenix Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
Zodiac - Plot
Over the course of a decade, editors of the San Francisco Chronicle entice themselves in the murders of the Zodiac Killer. However, as time runs its course, interest in the case dwindles in the eyes of the professionals. The Killer stops interacting with the public. However, believing he has the answers, an amateur cartoonist from the initial sightings races against time to prevent what he believes is another murder.
Zodiac - Trailer
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Zodiac - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- David Fincher
Main Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Mark Ruffalo
- Anthony Edwards
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Chloë Sevigny
- Elias Koteas
- John Carroll Lynch
- Brian Cox
- Dermot Mulroney
- Charles Fleischer
Writers
- James Vanderbilt
Producers
- Bradley J. Fischer
- James Vanderbilt
- Arnold Messer
- Mike Medavoy
- Ceán Chaffin
Zodiac - FAQs
Was the Zodiac Killer ever officially identified?
The Zodiac Killer was never officially identified or prosecuted. The case remains officially unsolved. The film's central suspect, Arthur Leigh Allen, was investigated extensively but was never charged. In 2021, a cold case team identified Gary Francis Poste as a suspect, though law enforcement has not formally confirmed this conclusion.
Where can you stream Zodiac (2007)?
Zodiac (2007) is available to stream on Paramount+, including via the Amazon Channel and Roku Premium Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Free streaming is available on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome.
Is Zodiac based on a true story?
Yes, Zodiac is based on real events. It draws from Robert Graysmith's nonfiction books Zodiac (1986) and Zodiac Unmasked (2002), which chronicle the actual Zodiac Killer murders in Northern California during the late 1960s and 1970s and Graysmith's personal obsession with solving the case.
Who are the main actors in Zodiac?
Zodiac features Jake Gyllenhaal as cartoonist Robert Graysmith, Mark Ruffalo as detective David Toschi, and Robert Downey Jr. as journalist Paul Avery. The supporting cast includes Anthony Edwards, Chloë Sevigny, John Carroll Lynch, Brian Cox, Elias Koteas, Dermot Mulroney, and Charles Fleischer.
What is the age rating for Zodiac?
Zodiac is rated R in the United States. The rating reflects the film's graphic depictions of violence, disturbing crime scenes, strong language, and mature thematic content related to serial murder. It is not suitable for viewers under 17 without parental guidance.
How long is Zodiac (2007)?
Zodiac has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes (157 minutes). David Fincher's deliberate pacing allows the film to build tension methodically, mirroring the exhausting, years-long investigation that consumed the real-life detectives and journalists who pursued the Zodiac Killer.
Did Zodiac win any awards?
Zodiac earned widespread critical acclaim and received numerous nominations, including Saturn Award nominations for Best Thriller Film and Best Supporting Actor. Cinematographer Harris Savides and editor Angus Wall were recognized by various critics' circles. The film is frequently cited among the greatest crime films ever made.
What is Zodiac (2007) about?
Zodiac follows the San Francisco Chronicle's investigation into the Zodiac Killer over more than a decade. As police and journalists grow weary, cartoonist Robert Graysmith becomes obsessed with cracking the case himself. Critics praise the film as a masterful procedural that explores how an unsolved mystery can consume those who pursue it.
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