

First it takes hold of your mind...then it takes hold of your life.
Animal control officer Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him, as more and more similarities between himself and his literary alter ego seem to arise.
The Number 23 (2007) is a thriller, mystery, crime, and drama film directed by Joel Schumacher. It stars Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen, and Logan Lerman. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 3,575 votes.

Jim Carrey
Walter Sparrow / Fingerling

Virginia Madsen
Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia

Logan Lerman
Robin Sparrow

Danny Huston
Isaac French / Dr. Miles Phoenix

Lynn Collins
Suicide Blonde / Mrs. Dobkins / Young Fingerling's Mother

Rhona Mitra
Laura Tollins

Mark Pellegrino
Kyle Finch
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The Number 23 stars Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen, Logan Lerman, and Danny Huston, and was directed by Joel Schumacher.
The Number 23 has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.
The Number 23 was released in 2007.
The Number 23 is a thriller, mystery, crime, and drama film.
The Number 23 holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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