I Am Number Four

I Am Number Four
Movie · Action · Sci-Fi

Three are dead. Who is Number Four? From director D.J. Caruso (Disturbia) and producer Michael Bay (Transformers), comes this gripping, action-packed thriller. John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) is an extraordinary teen masking his true identity to elude a deadly enemy sent to destroy him. Living with his guardian (Timothy Olyphant) in the small town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events, his first love (Dianna Agron, TV's Glee), powerful new abilities and a secret connection to the others who share his incredible destiny. I Am Number Four is an explosive, suspense-filled ride that will take you to the edge of your seat and beyond.

2011 · 1h 50m
  • 32%
  • 13+
Starring Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer
Director D.J. Caruso

Trailers

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Cast & Crew

  • Alex Pettyfer
    John Smith/Number Four
  • Timothy Olyphant
    Henri
  • Teresa Palmer
    Number Six
  • Dianna Agron
    Sarah
  • Callan McAuliffe
    Sam
  • Jake Abel
    Mark James
  • Kevin Durand
    Mogadorian Commander
  • Emily Wickersham
    Nicole
  • D.J. Caruso
    Director
  • Michael Bay
    Producer
  • David Valdes
    Producer

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I Am Number Four

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Three are dead. Who is Number Four? From director D.J. Caruso (Disturbia) and producer Michael Bay (Transformers), comes this gripping, action-packed thriller. John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) is an extraordinary teen masking his true identity to elude a deadly enemy sent to destroy him. Living with his guardian (Timothy Olyphant) in the small town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events, his first love (Dianna Agron, TV's Glee), powerful new abilities and a secret connection to the others who share his incredible destiny. I Am Number Four is an explosive, suspense-filled ride that will take you to the edge of your seat and beyond.

13+

COMMON SENSE

Sci-fi thriller/teen romance isn't as good as the book.

32%

TOMATOMETER
Average 4.7
Reviews 166
Fresh 53
Rotten 113

Information

Studio
Touchstone
Released
2011
Run Time
1 hr 50 min
Rated
PG-13 For intense sequences of violence and action, and for brief language.
Content Advisories
Violence, Language
Region of Origin
United States
© 2011 DREAMWORKS II DISTRIBUTION CO., LLC

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English
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English (United States) (CC)

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