Gone Girl (2014)
With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.
Details
Budget
$61,000,000
Rating
8/10 (18883 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
20th Century Fox, Regency Enterprises
About Gone Girl
Directed by David Fincher, "Gone Girl" is a mystery and thriller from 2014 that delves into a marriage crisis. The film centers on Nick Dunne, whose wife, Amy, disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. As the police investigation intensifies and a media circus engulfs their small town, suspicion quickly falls on Nick. The narrative unfolds with shifting perspectives, exploring themes of infidelity, manipulation, and the deceptive nature of appearances.
The film is based on a novel and uses elements of psychological thriller and whodunit genres. It critiques media sensationalism and public perception, portraying how a carefully constructed image can crumble under scrutiny. With a runtime of 149 minutes, "Gone Girl" maintains a cynical tone, exploring a toxic relationship and the darker aspects of revenge and hate.
Why you might be searching for Gone Girl
Many searches for "Gone Girl" relate to plot twists, particularly Amy's faked disappearance and manipulative actions. Queries often mention the intense psychological elements, the film's cynical exploration of marriage, and specific scenes involving betrayal and revenge. Some users also search for details about Rosamund Pike's portrayal of Amy and Ben Affleck's role as Nick.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer found the cast strong and the story engaging, noting the effective editing and Rosamund Pike's genuinely unsettling performance, despite finding the ending less convincing.
Read the full reviewAnother viewer praised Rosamund Pike's outstanding performance as the wife and Ben Affleck's strong depiction of the husband, remarking on the character's damaged, high-functioning psychopathy.
Read the full reviewA critic highlighted David Fincher's masterful direction and praised Ben Affleck's suitability for the role, drawing parallels to media scrutiny, and lauded Rosamund Pike's brilliant performance.
Read the full reviewA reviewer described the film as excellent and unsettling, appreciating its ability to deceive expectations and noting that nothing is as it initially seems, though they questioned the timing of a major plot twist and the abrupt ending.
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You can stream "Gone Girl" on Netflix, or rent/buy it on platforms like Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home. There are currently no free streaming options for the movie.
"Gone Girl" is not based on a true story; it is an adaptation of Gillian Flynn's 2012 novel of the same name. However, a real-world kidnapping case in 2015 involving Denise Huskins was erroneously labeled by police and media as the "Gone Girl" hoax due to perceived similarities.
At the end of "Gone Girl," Amy returns home after staging a kidnapping and murder attempt on herself, framing her former lover, Desi, for the crime. She then reveals to Nick that she has artificially inseminated herself with his frozen sperm, effectively trapping him in their marriage due to the impending child. The film concludes with Nick, resigned to his fate, announcing the pregnancy to the public, leaving him stuck with Amy and their manufactured reality.
"Gone Girl" received generally positive reviews from critics, with an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 79 out of 100 on Metacritic. Many viewers found it to be a gripping psychological thriller that keeps them engaged and on the edge of their seats, while some found the ending to be unsatisfying or the plot ridiculous.