Trapped in their New York brownstone's panic room, a hidden chamber built as a sanctuary in the event of break-ins, newly divorced Meg Altman and her young daughter Sarah play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with three intruders - Burnham, Raoul and Junior - during a brutal home invasion. But the room itself is the focal point because what the intruders really want is inside it.
A mother and daughter move into a new house and discover it has a secret panic room. When burglars break in, they are forced to retreat into the panic room, but soon realize the intruders are after something hidden within the room itself. The mother must then use her wits to outsmart the criminals and protect her daughter.
Panic Room was generally well-received by critics, who praised its tense atmosphere, Fincher's direction, and the performances of Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart. While some found the plot somewhat conventional, its execution and suspense were widely lauded.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's intense suspense and the performances, particularly Jodie Foster's. Some found the plot predictable, but the overall execution was effective in keeping viewers engaged.
Nominated for Saturn Award for Best Actress (Jodie Foster).
Jodie Foster was pregnant during filming and had to wear a body double for some scenes, and a prosthetic belly for others.
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