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5.4 / 10(2,352 votes)IMDbPG-1320081h 40m$85.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, Canada

Max Payne

“When a man has lost everything, he only has revenge.”

Synopsis

A DEA agent whose family was slain as part of a conspiracy, and an assassin out to avenge her sister's death, join forces to solve a series of murders in New York City.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Max Payne - Official® Trailer [HD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-16

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

São Paulo International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 17, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 11, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.44x ROI)

Production Budget

$35M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$85.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.44x

+$50.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $35MWorldwide: $85.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Moore
Screenplay & Story
Beau Thorne
Original Score
Marco Beltrami, Buck Sanders
Original Title
Max Payne
Country of Origin
United States of America, Canada
Spoken Languages
English, Russian, Spanish
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Budget
$35M
Worldwide Gross
$85.4M
Production Studios
Dune Entertainment, Abandon Entertainment, Collision Entertainment, Depth Entertainment, Firm Films, Foxtor Productions, 20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Moore

Screenplay & Story

Beau Thorne

Original Score & Music

Marco Beltrami, Buck Sanders

Director of Photography

Jonathan Sela

Film Editing

Dan Zimmerman

Producers

Peter Veverka, Karen Lauder, Julie Yorn, Tom Karnowski, John Moore

Department Leadership Roster

Jonathan Sela

Jonathan Sela

Director of Photography

Marco Beltrami

Marco Beltrami

Original Music Composer

Peter Veverka

Producer

John Moore

John Moore

Director

Julie Yorn

Producer

Buck Sanders

Buck Sanders

Original Music Composer

Daniel T. Dorrance

Daniel T. Dorrance

Production Design

Dan Zimmerman

Editor

Beau Thorne

Screenplay

John Moore

John Moore

Producer

Scott Faye

Producer

George L. Little

Costume Design

Jimmy N. Roberts

Stunt Coordinator

Everett Burrell

Visual Effects Supervisor

John Stoneham Jr.

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Max Payne.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Max Payne

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

What is Max Payne about?

A DEA agent whose family was slain as part of a conspiracy, and an assassin out to avenge her sister's death, join forces to solve a series of murders in New York City.

Who directed Max Payne?

Max Payne was directed by John Moore.

Who stars in Max Payne?

The principal cast of Max Payne includes Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Beau Bridges, Ludacris, Chris O'Donnell.

When was Max Payne released and how long is it?

Max Payne was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What was the box office and production budget of Max Payne?

Max Payne had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $85.4M at the worldwide box office (2.44 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Max Payne?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Max Payne was composed by Marco Beltrami, Buck Sanders.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Max Payne?

Max Payne holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).