In an alternate 1985, where superheroes roam among the general population and the US and the Soviet Union stand on the brink of nuclear Armageddon, the age of costumed vigilantes keeping the city streets safe has come to an end. Facing widespread backlash, most of the former heroes have retired to a normal life. But, when one of their own is brutally murdered, Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley), a persistent crime-fighter who wears a mask with ink blots for eyes, reunites with a group of former allies to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Jon Osterman (Billy Crudup), a government scientist, is transformed into Dr. Manhattan, a being of unimaginable power. Directed by Zack Snyder. With Malin Akerman, Carla Gugino, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson, Matthew Goode and Stephen McHattie. Categories: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2009.
Patrick Wilson in Watchmen
After moving into their dream home, Chris (Patrick Wilson) and Lisa Mattson (Kerry Washington), an interracial couple, receive a less than warm welcome from Abel Turner (Samuel L. Jackson), their new next door neighbor. As Abel's unfriendly behavior becomes outright harrassment, the Mattson's find that they have nowhere to turn since Abel is a powerful police officer. With no other option, the couple decides to fight back, despite their fears that the feud could turn deadly. Directed by Neil LaBute. With Regine Nehy, Jaishon Fisher and Jay Hernandez. Categories: Drama, Thriller, Crime. Year: 2008.
Patrick Wilson in Lakeview Terrace
After a deadly plane crash, Claire (Anne Hathaway), a young therapist, is assigned to counsel the five survivors as they deal with the trauma. Drawn to Eric (Patrick Wilson), one of the passengers who seems to be hiding his true feelings, Claire enters into a romance that goes against her professional resposibilities. When the other passengers begin mysteriously disappearing one by one, Claire sets out with Eric to uncover the truth behind the accident, no matter what the consequences. Directed by Rodrigo García. With Andre Braugher, Dianne Wiest, David Morse and Clea DuVall. Categories: Drama, Horror, Thriller. Year: 2008.
Patrick Wilson in Passengers
Sarah (Kate Winslet), an unfulfilled academic, and Brad (Patrick Wilson), a stay-at-home dad, are each caught in unhappy marriages. When the two meet in the park, they immediately sense a lonely, kindred spirit in one another that leads to an affair of escapism. Meanwhile, Larry Hedges (Noah Emmerich), a retired cop, leads a witch-hunt meant to rid the town of Ronnie McGorvey (Jackie Earle Haley), a man who once exposed himself to a young child. Directed by Todd Field. With Jennifer Connelly, Gregg Edelman, Phyllis Somerville, Trini Alvarado and Mary B. McCann. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 2006.
Patrick Wilson in Little Children
To say Augusten Burroughs (Joseph Cross) has had an unusual upbring is quite the understatement. With an alcoholic father (Alec Baldwin) and a mentally unstable mother (Annette Bening), Augusten spends most of his time polishing his allowance and trying to stay home from school. But, after his mother goes through a significant breakdown, the boy finds himself living with her eccentric psychologist (Brian Cox) and his family. Despite their odd behavior, Augusten eventually begins to fit in with his hosts and is able to find optimism and humor amongst the distrurbing details of his life. Directed by Ryan Murphy. With Joseph Fiennes, Evan Rachel Wood, Gwyneth Paltrow and Gabrielle Union. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2006.
Patrick Wilson in Running with Scissors
When the mysterious Phantom (Gerard Butler), a disfigured musical genius who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, falls hopelessly in love with Christine (Emmy Rossum), he devotes himself to nurturing her extraordinary talents. But, things change with the arrival of Raoul (Patrick Wilson), Christine's onetime sweetheart and the new patron of the opera house. Driven into a jealous rage, the Phantom kidnaps Christine and forces Raoul into a showdown for the young girl's love and the lives of everyone involved.Directed by Joel Schumacher. With Miranda Richardson, Minnie Driver and Simon Callow. Categories: Drama, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, Thriller. Year: 2004.
Patrick Wilson in The Phantom of the Opera