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6.3 / 10(272 votes)IMDbR20071h 39m$909K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Battle in Seattle

“Six lives, six battles, one city.”

Synopsis

Thousands of activists arrive in Seattle, Washington in masses to protest the WTO Ministerial Conference of 1999 (World Trade Organization). Although it began as a peaceful protest with a goal of stopping the WTO talks, it escalated into a full-scale riot and eventually, a State of Emergency that pitted protesters against the Seattle Police Department and the National Guard.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Battle in Seattle (2007) Original Trailer [HD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-09

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 9, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 4, 2010

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.11x ROI)

Production Budget

$8M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$909K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.11x

-$7.1M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $8MWorldwide: $909K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stuart Townsend
Screenplay & Story
Stuart Townsend
Original Score
Robert Del Naja, Neil Davidge
Original Title
Battle in Seattle
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 39m
Production Budget
$8M
Worldwide Gross
$909K
Production Studios
Insight Film Studios, Redwood Palms Pictures, Remstar Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stuart Townsend

Screenplay & Story

Stuart Townsend

Original Score & Music

Robert Del Naja, Neil Davidge

Director of Photography

Barry Ackroyd

Film Editing

Fernando Villena, Wes Denton

Producers

Christian Arnold-Beutel, Vanessa Pereira, R. Scott Reid, Kirk Shaw, Gavin Wilding

Department Leadership Roster

Stuart Townsend

Stuart Townsend

Director

Stuart Townsend

Stuart Townsend

Writer

Barry Ackroyd

Barry Ackroyd

Director of Photography

Chris August

Production Design

Andrea Desroches

Costume Design

Fernando Villena

Editor

Art Hickman

Stunt Coordinator

Owen Walstrom

Owen Walstrom

Stunt Coordinator

Wes Denton

Editor

Kirk Shaw

Kirk Shaw

Producer

Stuart Townsend

Stuart Townsend

Producer

Maxime Rémillard

Maxime Rémillard

Producer

Mary Aloe

Producer

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

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Battle in Seattle.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle in Seattle

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

What is Battle in Seattle about?

Thousands of activists arrive in Seattle, Washington in masses to protest the WTO Ministerial Conference of 1999 (World Trade Organization). Although it began as a peaceful protest with a goal of stopping the WTO talks, it escalated into a full-scale riot and eventually, a State of Emergency that pitted protesters against the Seattle Police Department and the National Guard.

Who directed Battle in Seattle?

Battle in Seattle was directed by Stuart Townsend.

Who stars in Battle in Seattle?

The principal cast of Battle in Seattle includes Martin Henderson, Michelle Rodriguez, Woody Harrelson, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Carpenter.

When was Battle in Seattle released and how long is it?

Battle in Seattle was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.

What was the box office and production budget of Battle in Seattle?

Battle in Seattle had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $909K at the worldwide box office (0.11 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Battle in Seattle?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle in Seattle was composed by Robert Del Naja, Neil Davidge.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle in Seattle?

Battle in Seattle holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).