CLICK HERE for more details about the Contenders series.
CLICK HERE to see a list of other films in the 2023 Contenders series.
The Creator was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz
Contender Factor: 50.2 out of 100 (Stage 6 of 6 complete)
Stage 1 – Pedigree
Director: Gareth Edwards
Writers: Gareth Edwards, Chris Weitz
Stars: John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Gemma Chan, Alliso Janney, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Amar Chadha-Patel, Marc Mechaca, Robbie Tann, Ralph Ineson, Michael Esper
Techs: Hank Corwin, Scott Morris, Joe Walker (Ed); Greig Fraser, Oren Soffer (Ci); Hans Zimmer (Mu)
Prior Recognition:
Extensive Zimmer
Limited Weitz, Janney, Watanabe, Corwin, Walker, Fraser
Potential Edwards, Washington, Menchaca
Rating: 6 out of 20
Stage 2 – Content
Legacy: Original
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Length: 2h 13m
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Rating: 8.1 out of 10
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: None
Release Date: Sep. 29, 2023
Strategy: Wide
Rating: 12 out of 20
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 76%
CinemaScore: B+
IMDb Rating: 6.8
Box Office Tally: $40,774,679
Box Office Status: Closed
Rating: 6.6 out of 10
Stage 6 – Precursors
Critics: CCA, FFC, LVFCS
Guilds: ADG, VES
Organizations: Satellite
Rating: 4.6 out of 20