The Rhythm Section


1h 49m 2020

Brief Synopsis

A woman assumes three distinct identities in her efforts to undercover the terrorists behind the bombing of a plane in which her entire family was killed. With the help of an investigative journalist, she adopts the personalities of a German anarchist, a hardcore corporate executive, and a prostitut

Film Details

Also Known As
Rhythm Section, Ritem sekcija, Sección rítmica, section rythmique
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Thriller
Release Date
2020
Production Company
Eon Productions ; Im Global ; Paramount Pictures ; Paramount Pictures ; Paramount Pictures International (PPI)
Distribution Company
Karantanija ; Paramount Pictures ; Paramount Pictures International (PPI) ; United International Pictures
Location
Switzerland; Spain; Ardmore Studios, Ireland

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

Synopsis

A woman assumes three distinct identities in her efforts to undercover the terrorists behind the bombing of a plane in which her entire family was killed. With the help of an investigative journalist, she adopts the personalities of a German anarchist, a hardcore corporate executive, and a prostitute. Along the way, she surprisingly falls in love and must choose one of her identities and stick with it.

Film Details

Also Known As
Rhythm Section, Ritem sekcija, Sección rítmica, section rythmique
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Thriller
Release Date
2020
Production Company
Eon Productions ; Im Global ; Paramount Pictures ; Paramount Pictures ; Paramount Pictures International (PPI)
Distribution Company
Karantanija ; Paramount Pictures ; Paramount Pictures International (PPI) ; United International Pictures
Location
Switzerland; Spain; Ardmore Studios, Ireland

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Previously in development at Constantin Film and Impact Pictures.

Wide release scheduled in United States November 22, 2019

Project was previously set up at New Line Cinema with drafts of the script by Robin Lister, Mark Burnell, and Kate Wood. (07/25/2005)

Literary Sale Date: 04/11/2002.

Project is the first in an intended franchise.

Production was temporarily halted due to star Blake Lively injuring her hand on set. (12/04/2017)

Based on the novel "The Rhythm Section" written by Mark Burnell published by HarperCollins January 1, 2000.

Paul W.S. Anderson was previously attached to direct.

Production has now been indefinitely suspended while star Blake LIvely continues to recouperate and undergoes a second surgery for her hand. (01/29/2018)

Production is scheduled to resume 06/2018. (02/05/2018)