- Danny Potter-JonesAugust 24, 2025This is the sequel to Unbreakable, Split is by far the best out of the trilogy and James McAvoy does an amazing job he was outstanding he should have an award for this performance. Kevin Wendell Crumb, is a character with Dissociative Identity Disorder whose personalities manifest extraordinary abilities. I highly recommend this film if you haven't seen it. The order: Unbreakable (2000) Split (2016) Glass (2019)
- ApocalatypusMarch 30, 2026I enjoyed the concept of this one. I have heard about it several times over the years, and finally got around to watching it now. Overall just a good movie. Suspenseful and interesting way to depict DID. Moments of frustration with the characters not acting smart enough in times where it'd really count existed, but I feel like they did a good job at making character reactions and decisions to be overall pretty believable. Makes me intrigued to look into the other movies connected to this one. 👌
- Vincent ReggianniniJanuary 23, 2026If anything this is a movie that highlights James McAvoy’s ability to mesmerize an audience. In true M. Knight fashion the movie casts a spell on you, drawing you into a tension filled fantasy world where pseudo-science rules and subtle camera movements keep you glued to the screen. M. Knight’s spectacular attention to detail immerses you in an implausible plot, but if you allow yourself to believe the unbelievable you are in for an enjoyable ride. A creepy background score lends to the uncomfortable tension that lingers throughout the movie. McAvoy plays a man who has built a wall to protect himself from life, a life that has not treated him very well. That wall is composed of up to a dozen distinctly different personalities, each of which represents a strong figure that can shield, block or protect himself from an all-too-indifferent and merciless world. The plot involves some real leaps of faith in common sense, but if you cut it some slack you’ll enjoy the tension and you’ll feel a sense of childlike wonder in this fantasy-world. This is a world where the weak and the exploited are the survivors. There are several developments and also an unexpected plot twist in the end. This is what we expect from M. Knight, and in this movie it works. The twist comes out of the blue, but like a slow rolling lightning bolt.
- Gianni CavuotoOctober 22, 2025M. Night Shyamalan's Split marks a strong return to form for the director, combining psychological tension, unnerving atmosphere, and a standout central performance into a tightly paced thriller. The film centers around a chilling premise — a man with dissociative identity disorder who harbors multiple personalities — and explores the boundaries of the human mind with gripping intensity.
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Split was released on January 18, 2017.
Split was directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
Split has a runtime of 1h 57m.
Split was produced by Jason Blum, M. Night Shyamalan, Marc Bienstock.
Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher (Betty Buckley), there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all of the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him -- as well as everyone around him -- as the walls between his compartments shatter.
The key characters in Split are Dennis / Patricia / Hedwig / The Beast / Kevin Wendell Crumb / Barry / Orwell / Jade (James McAvoy), Casey Cooke (Anya Taylor-Joy), Claire Benoit (Haley Lu Richardson).
Split is rated PG-13.
Split is a Thriller, Horror, Fantasy film.
Split has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10.
Split had a budget of $9M.
Split has made $278.5M at the box office.