Constantine (film)

Constantine
Constantine
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Francis Lawrence
Screenplay by	Kevin Brodbin; Frank Cappello;
Story by	Kevin Brodbin
Based on	Characters from; John Constantine, Hellblazer
Produced by	Lauren Shuler Donner; Benjamin Melniker; Michael E. Uslan; Erwin Stoff; Lorenzo di Bonaventura; Akiva Goldsman;
Starring	Keanu Reeves; Rachel Weisz; Shia LaBeouf; Tilda Swinton; Pruitt Taylor Vince; Djimon Hounsou; Gavin Rossdale; Peter Stormare;
Cinematography	Philippe Rousselot
Edited by	Wayne Wahrman
Music by	Brian Tyler; Klaus Badelt;
Production; companies	Warner Bros. Pictures; Village Roadshow Pictures; Batfilm Productions; The Donners' Company; Weed Road Pictures; 3 Arts Entertainment;
Distributed by	Warner Bros. Pictures
Release dates	February 7, 2005 (Paris); February 18, 2005 (United States);
Running time	121 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$70–100 million
Box office	$230.9 million

Constantine (/ˌkɒnstənˈtiːn/ KON-stən-TEEN) is a 2005 American supernatural superhero film directed by Francis Lawrence in his directorial debut. Written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello from a story by Brodbin, it is loosely based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Comics Hellblazer graphic novels. The film stars Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, a cynical exorcist with the ability to perceive and communicate with half-angels and half-demons in their true forms and to travel between Earth and Hell. Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale, and Peter Stormare also feature.

Constantine was released theatrically in the United States on February 18, 2005, to mixed reviews, and grossed $230.9 million worldwide on a production budget between $70–100 million. It has garnered a cult following. A sequel is in development.