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Logan

In 2029 the mutant population has shrunken significantly due to genetically modified plants designed to reduce mutant powers and the X-Men have disbanded. Logan, whose power to self-heal is dwindling, has surrendered himself to alcohol and now earns a living as a chauffeur. He takes care of the ailing old Professor X whom he keeps hidden away. One day, a female stranger asks Logan to drive a girl named Laura to the Canadian border. At first he refuses, but the Professor has been waiting for a long time for her to appear. Laura possesses an extraordinary fighting prowess and is in many ways like Wolverine. She is pursued by sinister figures working for a powerful corporation; this is because they made her, with Logan's DNA. A decrepit Logan is forced to ask himself if he can or even wants to put his remaining powers to good use. It would appear that in the near-future, the times in which they were able put the world to rights with razor sharp claws and telepathic powers are now over. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Drama, Sci-Fi), release year 2017, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Logan

In 2029 the mutant population has shrunken significantly due to genetically modified plants designed to reduce mutant powers and the X-Men have disbanded. Logan, whose power to self-heal is dwindling, has surrendered himself to alcohol and now earns a living as a chauffeur. He takes care of the ailing old Professor X whom he keeps hidden away. One day, a female stranger asks Logan to drive a girl named Laura to the Canadian border. At first he refuses, but the Professor has been waiting for a long time for her to appear. Laura possesses an extraordinary fighting prowess and is in many ways like Wolverine. She is pursued by sinister figures working for a powerful corporation; this is because they made her, with Logan's DNA. A decrepit Logan is forced to ask himself if he can or even wants to put his remaining powers to good use. It would appear that in the near-future, the times in which they were able put the world to rights with razor sharp claws and telepathic powers are now over.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Drama, Sci-Fi), release year 2017, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2017
  • Released 03 Mar 2017
  • Runtime 137 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.1/10 from 917,281 votes
  • Metascore 77/100
  • Genres Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
  • Languages English, Spanish
  • Countries United States

Cast

Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen

Direction and writing

Directed by: James Mangold

Written by: James Mangold, Scott Frank, Michael Green

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 28 wins & 82 nominations total

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