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Abandon

Abandon

Watch who you leave behind.

20024.91h 39m

Overview

A psychological thriller about a senior at one of America's most prestigious universities. Under enormous pressure to complete her thesis and earn a top job at one of the world's most competitive consulting firms, Katie is still coping with the sudden unexplained disappearance of her first love two years prior. As the investigation continues, Katie is forced to choose between past passions and new possibilities, even as new facts are uncovered.

Directed by Stephen Gaghan
Written by Stephen Gaghan
Produced by Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Lynda Obst
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0MRevenue: $10.7M

Top Cast

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Katie Burke

Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt

Wade Handler

Charlie Hunnam

Charlie Hunnam

Embry Larkin

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Samantha Harper

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Bill Stayton

Mark Feuerstein

Mark Feuerstein

Robert Hanson

Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey

Mousy Julie

Philip Bosco

Philip Bosco

Professor Jergensen

Gabriel Mann

Gabriel Mann

Harrison Hobart

Will McCormack

Will McCormack

August

Themes & Keywords

dancernightmarealcoholdetectivecollegeelitedrugsboyfriendthesis

About Abandon

Abandon is a drama, mystery, thriller film released in 2002 exploring themes of dancer, nightmare, alcohol, detective, college, elite. Directed by Stephen Gaghan, it stars Katie Holmes, Benjamin Bratt, Charlie Hunnam. A psychological thriller about a senior at one of America's most prestigious universities. Under enormous pressure to complete her thesis and earn a top job at one of the world's most competitive consulting firms, Katie is still coping with the sudden unexplained disappearance of her first love two years prior. As the investigation continues, Katie is forced to choose between past passions and new possibilities, even as new facts are uncovered.

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