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CRIME . 2007 . 2h 37m . English . 7.5/10

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"There's more than one way to lose your life to a killer."

Over the course of a decade, editors of the San Francisco Chronicle entice themselves in the murders of the Zodiac Killer. However, as time runs its course, interest in the case dwindles in the eyes of the professionals. The Killer stops interacting with the public. However, believing he has the answers, an amateur cartoonist from the initial sightings races against time to prevent what he believes is another murder.

Director David Fincher
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Edwards
Box Office $84.8M
7.5/10
Rating
$84.8M
Box Office
2h 37m
Runtime
2007
Year
BREAK EVEN
+30% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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There's more than one way to lose your life to a killer.

Over the course of a decade, editors of the San Francisco Chronicle entice themselves in the murders of the Zodiac Killer. However, as time runs its course, interest in the case dwindles in the eyes of the professionals. The Killer stops interacting with the public. However, believing he has the answers, an amateur cartoonist from the initial sightings races against time to prevent what he believes is another murder.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Zodiac earned $84.8M worldwide on a $65.0M budget — a 30% return on investment.
Director
Zodiac was directed by David Fincher.
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Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Robert Graysmith in Zodiac.
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Year context
Zodiac was released 19 years ago in 2007.

CREW

BOX OFFICE

$65.0M
Budget
$84.8M
Revenue
+30%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict

STUDIOS (1)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
157 min (2h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (11,317 votes)
Popularity
9
Budget
$65,000,000
Box Office
$84,785,914
Profit
+$19,785,914
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Zodiac about?
Over the course of a decade, editors of the San Francisco Chronicle entice themselves in the murders of the Zodiac Killer. However, as time runs its course, interest in the case dwindles in the eyes of the professionals. The Killer stops interacting with the public. However, believing he has the answers, an amateur cartoonist from the initial sightings races against time to prevent what he believes is another murder.
How long is Zodiac?
Zodiac has a runtime of 157 minutes (2h 37m).
Who directed Zodiac?
Zodiac was directed by David Fincher.
Who stars in Zodiac?
The cast of Zodiac includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Edwards, Robert Downey Jr., Chloë Sevigny.
How much did Zodiac make at the box office?
Zodiac earned $84,785,914 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $65,000,000.
What is the rating of Zodiac?
Zodiac has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 11,317 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Crime Mystery Thriller

KEYWORDS (33)

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