9/11
Synopsis
An on-the-scene documentary following the events of September 11, 2001 from an insider's view, through the lens of two French filmmakers who simply set out to make a movie about a rookie NYC fireman and ended up filming the tragic event that changed our lives forever.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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9/11: The Commemorative Filmmaker's Edition Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gédéon Naudet, Jules Naudet, James Hanlon
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Forman, Greg Kandra
- Original Score
- Richard Fiocca, Michael S. Patterson
- Original Title
- 9/11
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Goldfish Pictures, Reveille Productions, Universal Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gédéon Naudet, Jules Naudet, James Hanlon
Tom Forman, Greg Kandra
Richard Fiocca, Michael S. Patterson
James Hanlon, Gédéon Naudet, Jules Naudet
Jason Schmidt, Mead Stone, Richard Barber
Richard Barber, Graydon Carter, David T. Friendly, Paul Larossa, Mike Maloy
Department Leadership Roster
Gédéon Naudet
Director
Jules Naudet
Director
Tom Forman
Screenplay
Greg Kandra
Screenplay
Richard Barber
Producer
Paul Larossa
Producer
Mike Maloy
Producer
Bruce Spiegel
Producer
Mead Stone
Producer
Richard Fiocca
Original Music Composer
Michael S. Patterson
Original Music Composer
Jason Schmidt
Editor
Mead Stone
Editor
Richard Barber
Editor
James Hanlon
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 9/11
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 9/11 about?
An on-the-scene documentary following the events of September 11, 2001 from an insider's view, through the lens of two French filmmakers who simply set out to make a movie about a rookie NYC fireman and ended up filming the tragic event that changed our lives forever.
Who directed 9/11?
9/11 was directed by Gédéon Naudet, Jules Naudet, James Hanlon.
Who stars in 9/11?
The principal cast of 9/11 includes Tony Benatatos, Jamal Braithwaite, Joseph Casaliggi, James Hanlon, Joseph W. Pfeifer.
When was 9/11 released and how long is it?
9/11 was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for 9/11?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 9/11 was composed by Richard Fiocca, Michael S. Patterson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 9/11?
9/11 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).