The Foot Fist Way
“The story of a man who teaches people how to kick other people in the face”
Synopsis
An inept taekwondo instructor struggles with marital troubles and an unhealthy obsession with fellow taekwondo enthusiast Chuck "The Truck" Williams.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Foot Fist Way - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$79K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$245K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.1x
+$166K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jody Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny McBride, Ben Best, Jody Hill
- Original Score
- Pyramid
- Original Title
- The Foot Fist Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $79K
- Worldwide Gross
- $245K
- Production Studios
- You Know I Can't Kiss You
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jody Hill
Danny McBride, Ben Best, Jody Hill
Pyramid
Brian Mandle
Zene Baker, Jeff Seibenick
Jennifer Chikes, Jody Hill, Paul Hill, Robbie Hill, Erin Gates
Department Leadership Roster
Jody Hill
Director
Jennifer Chikes
Producer
Jody Hill
Producer
Danny McBride
Writer
Ben Best
Writer
Brian Mandle
Director of Photography
Pyramid
Original Music Composer
Jody Hill
Writer
Randy Gambill
Production Design
Robbie Hill
Producer
Zene Baker
Editor
Erin Gates
Producer
Jeff Seibenick
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Foot Fist Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Foot Fist Way about?
An inept taekwondo instructor struggles with marital troubles and an unhealthy obsession with fellow taekwondo enthusiast Chuck "The Truck" Williams.
Who directed The Foot Fist Way?
The Foot Fist Way was directed by Jody Hill.
Who stars in The Foot Fist Way?
The principal cast of The Foot Fist Way includes Danny McBride, Ben Best, Mary Jane Bostic, Jody Hill, Collette Wolfe.
When was The Foot Fist Way released and how long is it?
The Foot Fist Way was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Foot Fist Way?
The Foot Fist Way had a reported production budget of $79K and grossed $245K at the worldwide box office (3.1 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Foot Fist Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Foot Fist Way was composed by Pyramid.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Foot Fist Way?
The Foot Fist Way holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).