25th Hour 2002
"Can you change your whole life in one day?"
Spike Lee's raw, introspective crime drama 25th Hour (2002) follows Monty Brogan, a charismatic New York drug dealer, as he navigates his final 24 hours of freedom before a seven-year prison sentence.
Director: Spike Lee
Cast
Edward Norton
Monty Brogan
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jacob Elinsky
Barry Pepper
Frank Xavier Slaughtery
Rosario Dawson
Naturelle Riviera
Anna Paquin
Mary D'Annuzio
Brian Cox
James Brogan
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Agent Flood
Tony Siragusa
Kostya Novotny
Levan Uchaneishvili
Uncle Nikolai
Tony Devon
Agent Allen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 25th Hour (2002) about?
The film centers on Monty Brogan, a New York drug dealer who has 24 hours left before starting a seven-year prison sentence. As he confronts his past mistakes and fractured relationships, he grapples with regret, identity, and the choices that led to his downfall in a city still healing from tragedy.
Who directed 25th Hour?
Spike Lee, acclaimed filmmaker behind Do the Right Thing and Malcolm X, directed 25th Hour.
Who stars in 25th Hour?
The film features Edward Norton, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rosario Dawson, Barry Pepper, Anna Paquin, and Brian Cox in a powerhouse ensemble cast.
Is 25th Hour (2002) worth watching?
Absolutely. With Edward Norton's gripping performance and Spike Lee's masterful direction, 25th Hour is a gripping drama that blends personal introspection with the pulse of a city in transition. Its themes of regret and redemption make it a standout in the crime genre.
How long is 25th Hour?
25th Hour has a runtime of 135 minutes, or just over two hours.
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About 25th Hour (2002) — A raw, emotional crime drama set in post-9/11 New York
Spike Lee's raw, introspective crime drama 25th Hour (2002) follows Monty Brogan, a charismatic New York drug dealer, as he navigates his final 24 hours of freedom before a seven-year prison sentence. Set against a city still healing from the 9/11 tragedy, the film dives deep into Monty's psyche, forcing him to confront the consequences of his choices, his fractured relationships, and the ghosts of his past. With Lee's signature visual style and emotional depth, the story blends personal reckoning with the broader pulse of a metropolis in transition.
Edward Norton delivers a powerhouse performance as Monty, surrounded by a stellar cast including Philip Seymour Hoffman as his loyal but conflicted friend and Rosario Dawson as the enigmatic love interest who challenges his worldview. The film's themes of regret, redemption, and the illusion of control resonate powerfully, all wrapped in the gritty, atmospheric backdrop of post-9/11 New York. A haunting meditation on time, fate, and the weight of a single day, 25th Hour (2002) lingers long after the credits roll.
