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Following

Following

Drama · Thriller · 1999

Bill, an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent entertainment that becomes dangerous when he crosses paths with a mysterious character.

Movie details

Following

“You're never alone.”

1999 Drama · Thriller 1h 9m

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

Bill, an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent entertainment that becomes dangerous when he crosses paths with a mysterious character.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Following?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Christopher Nolan

Written by

Christopher Nolan

Jeremy Theobald

Jeremy Theobald

The Young Man

Alex Haw

Alex Haw

Cobb

Lucy Russell

Lucy Russell

The Blonde

John Nolan

John Nolan

The Policeman

Dick Bradsell

Dick Bradsell

The Bald Guy

G

Gillian El-Kadi

Home Owner

J

Jennifer Angel

Waitress

Court is in session

Put Following on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.