I Am Number Four_
"There were nine of us. Three are dead..."
A teenage fugitive with an incredible secret races to stay one step ahead of the mysterious forces seeking destroy him in this sci-fi action thriller. With three dead and one on the run, the race to find the elusive Number Four begins. Outwardly normal teen John Smith never gets too comfortable in the same identity, and along with his guardian, Henri, he is constantly moving from town to town. With each passing day, John gains a stronger grasp on his extraordinary new powers, and his bond to the beings that share his fantastic fate grows stronger.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
I Am Number Four earned $149.9M worldwide on a $50.0M budget — a 200% return on investment.
D.J. Caruso →
Year context
I Am Number Four was released 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (20)
Alex Pettyfer
John Smith / Number Four
Dianna Agron
Sarah Hart
Teresa Palmer
Number Six / Maren Elizabeth
Timothy Olyphant
Henri Smith
Kevin Durand
Mogadorian Commander
Callan McAuliffe
Sam Goode
Jake Abel
Mark James
Garrett M. Brown
Mr. Simms
Patrick Sebes
Kevin
Emily Wickersham
Nicole
Jeff Hochendoner
Sherriff James
GT
Greg Townley
Number 3
Reuben Langdon
Number 3's Guardian
Molly McGinnis
Receptionist
Brian Howe
Frank
AO
Andy Owen
Bret
Sophia Anne Caruso
Girl on Street
Charles Carroll
Sam's Stepdad
L. Derek Leonidoff
Mr. Berhman
Sabrina de Matteo
Physics Teacher
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$50.0M
Budget
$149.9M
Revenue
+200%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (4,880 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$50,000,000
Box Office
$149,900,000
Profit
+$99,900,000
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is I Am Number Four about?
A teenage fugitive with an incredible secret races to stay one step ahead of the mysterious forces seeking destroy him in this sci-fi action thriller. With three dead and one on the run, the race to find the elusive Number Four begins. Outwardly normal teen John Smith never gets too comfortable in the same identity, and along with his guardian, Henri, he is constantly moving from town to town. With each passing day, John gains a stronger grasp on his extraordinary new powers, and his bond to the beings that share his fantastic fate grows stronger.
How long is I Am Number Four?
I Am Number Four has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who directed I Am Number Four?
I Am Number Four was directed by D.J. Caruso.
Who stars in I Am Number Four?
The cast of I Am Number Four includes Alex Pettyfer, Dianna Agron, Teresa Palmer, Timothy Olyphant, Kevin Durand.
How much did I Am Number Four make at the box office?
I Am Number Four earned $149,900,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $50,000,000.
What is the rating of I Am Number Four?
I Am Number Four has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 4,880 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Thriller
Science Fiction
Adventure
KEYWORDS (12)
based on novel or book
secret identity
heroism
alien
teenage boy
super power
teenage hero
interspecies romance
based on young adult novel
teenager
suspenseful
bold