IMDb >
Signs (2002)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsSigns (2002) More at IMDbPro »
Photos (see all 35 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 12) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer (WGA):
M. Night Shyamalan (written by)
Release Date:
2 August 2002 (USA)
more
Tagline:
It's Not Like They Didn't Warn Us. more
Plot:
A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come. full summary | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Crop Circle
|
Farm
|
Pennsylvania
|
Water
|
Alien
more
Awards:
2 wins
&
15 nominations
more
NewsDesk:
(103 articles)
The Last Airbender Trailer Delayed
(From Screen Rant. 3 December 2009, 8:38 PM, PST)
Exclusive: First look at Invasion
(From Corona's Coming Attractions. 2 December 2009, 12:02 AM, PST)
(From Screen Rant. 3 December 2009, 8:38 PM, PST)
Exclusive: First look at Invasion
(From Corona's Coming Attractions. 2 December 2009, 12:02 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Phoenix 1 Aliens 0
more (2231 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)Mel Gibson | ... | Rev. Graham Hess | |
Joaquin Phoenix | ... | Merrill Hess | |
Rory Culkin | ... | Morgan Hess | |
Abigail Breslin | ... | Bo Hess | |
Cherry Jones | ... | Officer Paski | |
M. Night Shyamalan | ... | Ray Reddy | |
Patricia Kalember | ... | Colleen Hess | |
Ted Sutton | ... | SFC Cunningham | |
Merritt Wever | ... | Tracey Abernathy, the Pharmacist | |
Lanny Flaherty | ... | Mr. Nathan | |
Marion McCorry | ... | Mrs. Nathan | |
Michael Showalter | ... | Lionel Prichard | |
Kevin Pires | ... | Brazilian Birthday Boy | |
Clifford David | ... | Columbia University Professor | |
Rhonda Overby | ... | Sarah Hughes |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
M. Night Shyamalan's Signs (USA) (promotional title)
more
more
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some frightening moments.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
106 min | Spain:108 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Canada:G (Québec) |
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Portugal:M/12 |
Iceland:12 |
South Korea:12 |
Germany:12 (f) |
Japan:U |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Austria:14 |
Brazil:12 |
Finland:K-15 |
France:U |
Ireland:12 (video rating) |
Ireland:15PG (original rating) |
Netherlands:16 |
New Zealand:M |
Norway:11 |
Peru:14 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:7 |
Sweden:11 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) |
UK:12A (original rating) |
UK:12 (video rating) (2003) |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #39105) |
Venezuela:PG-13
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The production used a new watering technique to make the corn grow faster which the Delaware Valley agricultural college was then very keen to adopt for themselves.
more
Goofs:
Plot holes: It is mentioned in the movie that the aliens are harmed by water. Surely then the water vapor in the air would've done some considerable damage to them?
more
Quotes:
Morgan:
Maybe we should say a prayer.
Graham Hess: No.
Morgan: Why not?
Graham Hess: We're not saying a prayer.
Morgan: Bo has a bad feeling.
Bo: I had a dream.
Graham Hess: We aren't saying a prayer. Eat!
Morgan: I hate you.
Graham Hess: That's fine.
Morgan: You let Mom die.
[...]
more
Graham Hess: No.
Morgan: Why not?
Graham Hess: We're not saying a prayer.
Morgan: Bo has a bad feeling.
Bo: I had a dream.
Graham Hess: We aren't saying a prayer. Eat!
Morgan: I hate you.
Graham Hess: That's fine.
Morgan: You let Mom die.
[...]
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Target Audience 9.1 (2007)
more
FAQ
Is "Signs" about religion?Why crop circles? Don't aliens have GPS?
I'm still not buying it. Why would anyone come to a deliberately hostile environment that could eventually kill them?
more
more (2231 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Signs (2002) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
The Reaping | A History of Violence | War of the Worlds | Dead Silence | The Mist |
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
News articles | IMDb Horror section | IMDb USA section |
Add this title to MyMovies |
One wishes Signs to have lived to the potential it shows in the first part, where we are engrossed in what's going on, scared at times and amused by this mysterious film.
M. Night Shyamalan has been very successful in his previous features. This, unfortunately, falls flat just when a very strong ending is needed. Like many other fans, I felt manipulated and let down by this movie.
It's very easy to see what's going on in the Mel Gibson's character. His loss of faith, his grief for a lost wife, his fears of confronting reality and moving on with his life. Those things are deeper than what we are let to know, because on the surface it is one thing, but deep down it has nothing to do with the obvious 'signs' of the title. The fact that he's a religious figure is even more confusing. Obviously, he must be a protestant minister, what with the family and all, but there are moments that are puzzling because of this ambiguity.
Had this script been brought to the screen with a lesser known director, it probably would have had a more satisfactory resolution, because the ending, with Joaquin at the bat, is very hard to swallow.
Let's hope Mr. Night Shyamalan finds his way for the next time out.