What film, directed by Iain Softley, included Peter Sarsgaard in the cast?

The film directed by Iain Softley that included Peter Sarsgaard in its cast is "The Skeleton Key." The 2005 supernatural horror film stars Sarsgaard as Luke Marshall, alongside Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt, and Joy Bryant.

The story follows Caroline Ellis, a hospice nurse who takes a job caring for an elderly man in a secluded Louisiana plantation house. After discovering a mysterious skeleton key, Caroline becomes involved in the property's dark history and the Hoodoo rituals connected with its former residents. The film's New Orleans and bayou setting is central to its atmosphere.

Iain Softley directed the movie from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger. Softley had previously directed films including "Backbeat," "Hackers," and "K-PAX," while Peter Sarsgaard had built a reputation for dramatic roles in films such as "Boys Don't Cry" and "Kinsey." A common mix-up is to remember Sarsgaard's character, Luke, rather than the film title, but "The Skeleton Key" is the single canonical answer.

The movie was released by Universal Pictures and became a commercial success despite receiving mixed critical reviews.