(PCM) Based on the best selling book series by Veronica Roth, Divergent takes place in a world where every citizen must take a test that determines their place in society, and for those whose test results are inconclusive, society is a dangerous place.
Divergent is a thrilling action-adventure film set in a world where people are divided into five distinct factions based on human virtues; Abnegation (selflessness), Amity (peacefulness), Candor (honesty), Dauntless (bravery), and Erudite (intelligence).
When it comes time for Beatrice ‘Tris’ Prior to take the test her results are inconclusive, marking her as Divergent meaning she will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the mysterious Four.
Together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it’s too late.
Divergent stars Shailene Woodley (The Spectacular Now), Miles Teller (The Spectacular Now), Theo James (Underworld: Awakening), Kate Winslet (Titanic, Revolutionary Road), Jai Courtney (A Good Day to Die Hard), Zoe Kravitz (After Earth), Ansel Elgort (The Fault in Our Stars, Carrie), Ray Stevenson (Thor), Maggie Q (Nikita), Ashley Judd (Kiss the Girls), Tony Goldwyn (The Last Samurai), and Mekhi Phifer (Dawn of the Dead).
Neil Burger directed Divergent and is known for his other films Limitless (2011), The Illusionist (2006), and The Lucky Ones (2008).
The next two installments in the book series, Insurgent and Allegiant, have already been green-lighted for pre-production and have release dates for 2015 and 2016.
Watch a trailer for Divergent below, check out the official website here, and catch the film when it opens in a wide release in 2D and IMAX theaters on March 21st.
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