Well I cannot say that I I had high hopes for this movie but I have watched the other movies in the franchise and I am a bit of a sucker for horror/fantasy/science fiction movies. Especially if one can expect a decent amount of special effects and gore so… It is not a great movie. Not even a good movie really but it…
5.9/10Action · Horror · Science Fiction
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
“Witness the beginning of evil.”
- 2021
- 1h 47m
- R
- EN
- Released
The story
What Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is about
Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever…changed…and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is an action, horror and science fiction film from 2021, directed by Johannes Roberts. It runs 1h 47m and is rated R in the US. It was produced by Constantin Film, Screen Gems and Davis Raccoon Films, with production in Germany, United States of America, Canada.
The main cast is led by Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen, Robbie Amell, Tom Hopper. The screenplay was written by Johannes Roberts. Reported worldwide gross stands at $41.9M.
Why it matters: Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City currently holds 5.9/10 from 2940 TMDB user ratings and has taken $41.9M worldwide against a $25.0M budget. Figures move as more ratings and box-office updates arrive.
Editor’s note
Should you watch Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is best suited to a high energy night. At 1h 47m, it fits a single evening without a break. The draw is Kaya Scodelario and Hannah John-Kamen, directed by Johannes Roberts.
2,940 TMDB users have rated it 5.9/10. That is a solid sample, though scores can still move as more people watch.
TMDB tags the film with themes including biological weapon, orphanage, dystopia and mutant.
The US certification is R: restricted: it contains material intended for adults, including strong language or violence.
If you like this, try Colony, Godzilla Minus Zero or Inception.
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Who is in it
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City cast
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Behind the camera
Direction and crew
DirectorJohannes Roberts
WritersJohannes Roberts
ProducersRobert Kulzer, Hartley Gorenstein
MusicMark Korven
CinematographyMaxime Alexandre
EditingDev Singh
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
5.9/102940 ratings
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City sits at 5.9 out of 10 from 2940 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $41.9M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
**The director’s love for the games is apparent, but too many poor decisions ruined what could have been the best and most faithful Resident Evil yet.** Welcome to Raccoon City marks the first live-action Resident Evil adaptation to stick close to the original games in story and feel. Character costumes looked like…
The facts
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City key details
| Original title | Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City |
|---|---|
| Status | Released |
| Release date | November 24, 2021 |
| Runtime | 1h 47m |
| Certification | R in United States, 15 in United Kingdom, A in India |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Country | Germany, United States of America, Canada |
| Budget | $25.0M |
| Worldwide gross | $41.9M |
| Studios | Constantin Film, Screen Gems, Davis Raccoon Films |
| Also known as | Vùng Đất Quỷ Dữ: Quỷ Dữ Trỗi Dậy, Обитель зла: Раккун Сити, ผีชีวะ: ปฐมบทแห่งเมืองผีดิบ |
Release information
Release dates by country
| Country | Date | Cert |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Nov 24, 2021 | R |
| United Kingdom | Dec 3, 2021 | 15 |
| India | Nov 26, 2021 | A |
| Canada | Nov 24, 2021 | 18A |
| Australia | Dec 9, 2021 | MA15+ |
| Brazil | Dec 2, 2021 | 16 |
| Czechia | Dec 2, 2021 | 15+ |
| Estonia | Dec 31, 2021 | NR |
| France | Nov 24, 2021 | 12 |
| Germany | Nov 25, 2021 | 16 |
Official trailer for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, via Sony Pictures Entertainment. Open on YouTube
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City was directed by Johannes Roberts.
Who is in the cast of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?
The main cast includes Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen, Robbie Amell, Tom Hopper, Avan Jogia.
How long is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City?
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City runs 1h 47m.
When was Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City released?
It was released in the United States on November 24, 2021. Release dates vary by country — see the table above.
What is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City rated?
Certification depends on the country: R in United States, 15 in United Kingdom, A in India. Always check your local rating before watching with family.
Where can I watch Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City online?
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How much did Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City earn?
Reported worldwide gross is $41.9M against a budget of $25.0M. Box office figures update over time.
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At a glance: Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City runs 1h 47m, opened in US cinemas on November 24, 2021, has 52 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.