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The Revenant
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.
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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Revenant.
MoviHero lists December 25, 2015 as the release date for The Revenant. Alejandro G. Iñárritu is the listed director. The listed cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, Tom Hardy as John Fitzgerald, Domhnall Gleeson as Captain Andrew Henry, Will Poulter as Jim Bridger. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 25, 2015
GenresAdventure · Drama · Western
Runtime2h 37m
DirectorAlejandro G. Iñárritu
CastLeonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, Tom Hardy as John Fitzgerald, Domhnall Gleeson as Captain Andrew Henry, Will Poulter as Jim Bridger
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Revenant right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Revenant runs 2h 37m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
CHANGE ONE THING
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 19,914 votes. Updated Nov 9, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Revenant
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Viewer reaction
“The Revenant, a ravishingly violent Western survival yarn from Alejandro González Iñárritu, has a healthy few, scattered like acorns across its two-and-a-half-hour canvas.....”
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“Good performances by DiCaprio and, even more, Hardy.”
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“I thought this was a great movie. Seemed like it was a very physically demanding role for Leo.”
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“The one who came back from the dead to avenge.”
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“This is the best film I have seen all year (since 'Birdman', in fact, the previous film by Innaritu).”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I ain't afraid to die anymore. I'd done it already.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Alejandro G. IñárrituDirector
Mark L. SmithWriter
Alejandro González IñárrituWriter
Steve GolinProducer
Arnon MilchanProducer
Leonardo DiCaprioHugh Glass
Tom HardyJohn Fitzgerald
Domhnall GleesonCaptain Andrew Henry
Will PoulterJim Bridger
Forrest GoodluckHawk
Duane HowardElk Dog
Arthur RedcloudHikuc
Melaw Nakehk'oPowaqa
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherCaptain Andrew HenryCaptain Andrew Henry appears in The Revenant (2015).Open character guide otherHugh GlassHugh Glass appears in The Revenant (2015).Open character guide otherJohn FitzgeraldJohn Fitzgerald appears in The Revenant (2015).Open character guide otherJim BridgerJim Bridger appears in The Revenant (2015).Open character guide otherHawkHawk appears in The Revenant (2015).Open character guide
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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