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6.6 / 10(1,143 votes)IMDbR20081h 55m$20.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Appaloosa

“Feelings get you killed.”

Synopsis

Two friends hired to police a small town that is suffering under the rule of a rancher find their job complicated by the arrival of a young widow.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Josh Olson talks APPALOOSA

Type: Featurette • Published 2017-05-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

São Paulo International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

September 19, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 18, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.01x ROI)

Production Budget

$20M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$20.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.01x

+$211K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $20MWorldwide: $20.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ed Harris
Screenplay & Story
Ed Harris, Robert Knott
Original Score
Jeff Beal
Original Title
Appaloosa
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 55m
Production Budget
$20M
Worldwide Gross
$20.2M
Production Studios
New Line Cinema, Axon Films, Groundswell Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ed Harris

Screenplay & Story

Ed Harris, Robert Knott, Robert B. Parker

Original Score & Music

Jeff Beal

Director of Photography

Dean Semler

Film Editing

Kathryn Himoff

Producers

Ginger Sledge, Robert Knott, Toby Emmerich, Michael London, Ed Harris

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Robert B. Parker

Department Leadership Roster

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Director

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Screenplay

Ginger Sledge

Ginger Sledge

Producer

Robert Knott

Robert Knott

Producer

Robert Knott

Robert Knott

Screenplay

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Producer

Jeff Beal

Jeff Beal

Original Music Composer

Kathryn Himoff

Editor

Dean Semler

Dean Semler

Director of Photography

Waldemar Kalinowski

Waldemar Kalinowski

Production Design

David C. Robinson

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Appaloosa.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Appaloosa

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Appaloosa about?

Two friends hired to police a small town that is suffering under the rule of a rancher find their job complicated by the arrival of a young widow.

Who directed Appaloosa?

Appaloosa was directed by Ed Harris.

Who stars in Appaloosa?

The principal cast of Appaloosa includes Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris, Renée Zellweger, Jeremy Irons, Timothy Spall.

When was Appaloosa released and how long is it?

Appaloosa was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.

What was the box office and production budget of Appaloosa?

Appaloosa had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $20.2M at the worldwide box office (1.01 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Appaloosa?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Appaloosa was composed by Jeff Beal.

Is Appaloosa based on a book or true story?

Appaloosa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert B. Parker".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Appaloosa?

Appaloosa holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).