Déjà Vu

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Déjà Vu

PG-13

2006

2h 8m

Mystery & Thriller

Sci-Fi

Action

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The team of top-secret program brings ATF agent Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington) into its midst to capture the terrorist (Jim Caviezel) responsible for a ferry bombing that left hundreds dead. Its amazing technology lets the team fold time four days backward and see the madman's movements as he plots to kill a woman who could give him away. Doug realizes that the technology could allow him to do what law-enforcement officers dream of -- go back in time to prevent the crime.

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Critics Consensus

Tony Scott tries to combine action, science fiction, romance, and explosions into one movie, but the time travel conceit might be too preposterous and the action falls apart under scrutiny.

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Brian Tallerico

UGO

Mar 24, 2007

It's a hard movie to hate, just one that's far too easy to forget.

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David Jenkins

Time Out

Dec 30, 2006

Take away a couple of neatly staged action sequences and you're left with a callously measured slab of US jingoism that deals with the most horrific human tragedies in the most lunk-headed and insulting way possible.

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Paul Arendt

BBC.com

Dec 30, 2006

3/5

It's Denzel himself, ambling through the nonsense with just the right degree of twinkling insouciance, who keeps you watching. Good fun.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Nov 21, 2020

7/10

If one can get past the dubious technical details of the setup, the competent acting should take care of the rest of the entertainment.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Sep 11, 2020

4/5

Sounds a bit dodgy, huh? Not when an in-form Denzel Washington is involved. He's the glue that keeps this absurdly compelling thriller together as it mashes up the present and the past to intoxicating effect.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Sep 10, 2020

4/5

Although a certain amount of disbelief suspension is a necessity, the script tries exceptionally hard, and succeeds, in building a credible case.

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Corinne K

@ckeller122 Oct 5, 2026

There is not a time when this movie comes on tv when I won’t stop what I’m doing and watch. Every scene is compelling. Denzel and supporting cast including Paula Patton are outstanding and all have chemistry. Plot is so clever. I really don’t understand why any critic panned this or said "not believable." Who cares? How many movies have been made since with insane implausibility?

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Alex B

@AlexBioni Jul 24, 2026

See You Yesterday Man, I love a good old Tony Scott film. The guy was able to start this movie with barely any dialogue and visually tell the story without saying a word. The camera work is excellent, followed by fantastic practical effects. I was locked in after those first 10 minutes. About 35 minutes in, the movie introduces an idea that completely changes the direction of the story. It is not the most realistic concept, but I did not care because I was already invested. I was glued to the screen. The acting was great, Denzel was classic Denzel, and the supporting cast helped make the story feel grounded and real. Some things become a little too convenient to keep the story moving, and a few plot choices are a little strange. The science behind everything can also get confusing and convoluted at times. I can understand if this movie does not work for everyone, but for me it did. Tony Scott delivered another entertaining film, and I was thoroughly entertained from start to finish

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Dogcat T

@Dadogcat Jun 27, 2026

I really can’t believe this is rotten. It’s a great movie

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Keith B

@Okbullard Jun 27, 2026

I thought it was very well done and come on, it's Denzel. It was a little hard to follow the time shifting explanations but I still really enjoyed it. The ending was excellent as well. I watched it probably 15 or more years ago and I'm so glad I gave it another look.

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Jalvzz ..

@jalvzz Apr 5, 2026

Not really my type of plot

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Alan T

@Alan527 Mar 26, 2026

It's a very good film. But the plot became predictable once the strange part of the story gets revealed. It still kept me on the edge of the seat though, so it served the purpose.

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Synopsis

The team of top-secret program brings ATF agent Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington) into its midst to capture the terrorist (Jim Caviezel) responsible for a ferry bombing that left hundreds dead. Its amazing technology lets the team fold time four days backward and see the madman's movements as he plots to kill a woman who could give him away. Doug realizes that the technology could allow him to do what law-enforcement officers dream of -- go back in time to prevent the crime.

Director: Tony Scott
Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer
Screenwriter: Terry Rossio, Bill Marsilii
Distributor: Buena Vista
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Violence and Terror|Disturbing Images|Some Sensuality)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 7, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $64.0M
Runtime: 2h 8m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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