Jumper (film)

Jumper is a 2008 American science fiction action film directed by Doug Liman and loosely based on Steven Gould’s 1992 novel of the same name.

Jumper is a 2008 American science fiction action film directed by Doug Liman and loosely based on Steven Gould’s 1992 novel of the same name. The film stars Hayden Christensen as a young man who can teleport and becomes the target of a secret group called the Paladins. Released on February 14, 2008, it grossed about $225 million worldwide.

Plot and premise

The film's central premise is a person with the ability to teleport instantly across distances. That ability draws the protagonist into a larger conflict with the Paladins, who seek to eliminate jumpers.

Production

Jumper was directed by Doug Liman and written by David S. Goyer, Jim Uhls, and Simon Kinberg. The film was shot in 20 cities and 14 countries between 2007 and 2008.

Release and reception

The film was released in theatres on February 14, 2008. It earned about $225 million worldwide but was reviewed negatively by critics, with criticism focused on changes from the novel and the plot structure.

Source material

The film is loosely based on Steven Gould’s 1992 novel Jumper. The adaptation retained the core teleportation concept while changing many story details.