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The Book of Eli
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes. With Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Book of Eli.
MoviHero lists January 14, 2010 as the release date for The Book of Eli. Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Denzel Washington as Eli, Gary Oldman as Carnegie, Mila Kunis as Solara, Ray Stevenson as Redridge. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 14, 2010
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 58m
DirectorsAllen Hughes, Albert Hughes
CastDenzel Washington as Eli, Gary Oldman as Carnegie, Mila Kunis as Solara, Ray Stevenson as Redridge
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Book of Eli right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
The Book of Eli runs 1h 58m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 7,012 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“The Book of Eli is one of those films that, at first glance, doesn't offer a terribly thrilling premise: a post-apocalyptic world, a lone wolf…”
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“This time it is Denzel Washington's turn to star in a post-apocalypse tale and although he is competent here, the film offers very little new…”
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“The Book of Eli is a gritty post-apocalyptic tale with savage action and a twist ending that will make you want to watch it all…”
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