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200797 minThriller, Mystery, Crime

The Number 23

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Is The Number 23 worth watching? With a rating of 6.415/10, this Thriller, Mystery, Crime film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Number 23 Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Jim Carrey
Jim CarreyWalter Sparrow / Fingerling
Virginia Madsen
Virginia MadsenAgatha Sparrow / Fabrizia
Logan Lerman
Logan LermanRobin Sparrow
Danny Huston
Danny HustonIsaac French / Dr. Miles Phoenix
Lynn Collins
Lynn CollinsSuicide Blonde / Mrs. Dobkins / Young Fingerling's Mother
Rhona Mitra
Rhona MitraLaura Tollins
Mark Pellegrino
Mark PellegrinoKyle Finch
Ed Lauter
Ed LauterFather Sebastian
David Stifel
David StifelHotel Clerk
Corey Stoll
Corey StollSergeant Burns

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Is The Number 23 worth watching?

The Number 23 has received mixed reviews with a 6.415/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Thriller, Mystery, Crime movies.

Is The Number 23 hit or flop?

The Number 23 has received average ratings (6.415/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Number 23?

The Number 23 is a Thriller, Mystery, Crime movie that Animal control officer Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him, as more and more similarities between hims...

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Critic Reviews

JPV852Nov 28, 2025
★ 6

Very dark mystery-drama at a time (IIRC) Jim Carrey moved to doing more drama based movies. I had seen this one before probably back in 2007 but don't remember a whole lot. It's an okay film and Carrey for his part was fine, however Virginia Madsen was smoking hot. The movie did at least keep my attention until the end but not sure I'd revisit again. **3.0/5**