Maze Runner: The Death Cure

"The end will be WCKD."

2018 2h 23m EN

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7.1

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★7.1TMDB · 8,609

Science FictionActionAdventureThriller

Synopsis

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Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get answers to the questions the Gladers have been asking since they first arrived in the maze.

“The end will be WCKD.”

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Cast

Dylan O'Brien
Thomas
Kaya Scodelario
Teresa Agnes
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Newt
Ki Hong Lee
Minho
Dexter Darden
Frypan
Rosa Salazar
Brenda
Giancarlo Esposito
Jorge
Will Poulter
Gally

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wes Ball
Writers: T.S. Nowlin, Mark Risk
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $62M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 4.7× over at the box office.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Maze Runner Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

CAST

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252+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Wes Ball, shot by Gyula Pados. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Paesano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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8 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Dan Zimmerman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Wes Ball directs. Gyula Pados behind the camera. John Paesano scores. Dan Zimmerman cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Mid-budget at $62M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Made its money back 4.7× over at the box office.
3Released 8 years ago.
4Part of the "The Maze Runner Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5252+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
6Directed by Wes Ball, shot by Gyula Pados. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by John Paesano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Editor Dan Zimmerman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
9Dylan O'Brien and Kaya Scodelario and Thomas Brodie-Sangster carry the top of the cast.
10Marketing tagline: "The end will be WCKD.".
11IMDB entry: tt4500922 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
12Classified under 26 themes, including "based on novel or book", "fight", "maze", "post-apocalyptic future".
13Released under 15 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Gyula Pados
Original score: John Paesano
Editing: Dan Zimmerman
Production design: Daniel T. Dorrance
Costume design: Sanja Milkovic Hays
Makeup / hair: Lisa Love
VFX supervisor: Blair Clark
Sound: Lee Gilmore
Stunt coordinator: Glenn Suter
Runtime: 143 min · 2h 23m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $62,000,000
Box office: $288,418,190
Return: 465% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)

Part of

The Maze Runner Collection

The Maze Runner series consists of three science-fiction dystopian action adventure films based on the novel series by American author James Dashner. When Thomas wakes up trapped in a maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than dreams about an organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his purpose and a way to escape.

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mast.82018-08-13
Good movie!
Gimly2018-10-04
★ 4/10
Thank you very much for not splitting this movie into two parts. As a member of The Death Cure's audience I do genuinely appreciate that. I am less appreciative however of the movie itself. It doesn't at all pay off the confusion I suffered at the hands of the franchise. My opinion on the Maze Runner series has been mixed, but I feel certain that this one is the worst, and not only that, but it kind of retroactively made me appreciate the first two less. Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product.
RalphRahal2024-12-17
★ 6/10
With the main characters already introduced in the first two movies, The Death Cure skips over character reintroductions and dives straight into the action from the very first scene. While this fast-paced start keeps the energy high, it feels like a missed opportunity for the director to focus more on story growth and deepening character attachments in the opening act. That said, character buildup throughout the movie is an improvement over The Scorch Trials. There are several emotional scenes that add weight to the story and allow viewers to connect with the characters on a deeper level. The production quality remains on par with the previous films, featuring impressive cinematography and solid visuals that capture the scale and intensity of the narrative. The film is packed with action sequences, which deliver plenty of excitement but ultimately lack depth. While the stakes are clear, the story misses an opportunity to create a more engaging conflict that keeps viewers on edge and conflicted about the central themes, such as the cure and its implications. The finale, while emotional, feels somewhat underwhelming. It hints at resolution but lacks the sense of closure expected from the conclusion of a trilogy. Despite its strong visuals and emotional moments, the film falls short of fully delivering on the promise of its story. The Death Cure delivers thrilling action and improved character moments but struggles to provide the narrative depth and satisfying closure that could have elevated the trilogy's conclusion.