The Monuments Men
“It was the greatest art heist in history”
Synopsis
Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world’s artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. With the art hidden behind enemy lines, how could these guys hope to succeed?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Monuments Men - Official Trailer #2 - In Theaters 2/7/14Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-04
Top Cast
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George Clooney
Lt. Frank Stokes
Matt Damon
Lt. James Granger
Bill Murray
Sgt. Richard Campbell
John Goodman
Sgt. Walter Garfield
Cate Blanchett
Claire Simone
Hugh Bonneville
2nd Lt. Donald Jeffries
Sam Hazeldine
Colonel Langton
Jean Dujardin
2nd Lt. Jean-Claude Clermont
Bob Balaban
Pvt. Preston Savitz
Holger Handtke
Colonel Wegner
Dimitri Leonidas
Pvt. Sam Epstein
Justus von Dohnányi
Viktor Stahl
Zahari Baharov
Commander Elya
Diarmaid Murtagh
Captain Harpen
Serge Hazanavicius
Rene Armand
Udo Kroschwald
Hermann Goering
Grant Heslov
Doctor
Michael Brandner
Dentist
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
February 7, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 22, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$155M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.21x
+$85M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Clooney
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Heslov, George Clooney
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- The Monuments Men
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, French, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $155M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Fox 2000 Pictures, Smokehouse Pictures, Obelisk Productions, Studio Babelsberg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Clooney
Grant Heslov, George Clooney, Robert M. Edsel, Bret Witter
Alexandre Desplat
Phedon Papamichael
Stephen Mirrione
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Barbara A. Hall, Carl Woebcken
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Grant Heslov
Screenplay
George Clooney
Producer
George Clooney
Screenplay
George Clooney
Director
Stephen Mirrione
Editor
Grant Heslov
Producer
Carl Woebcken
Producer
Phedon Papamichael
Director of Photography
James D. Bissell
Production Design
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Angus Bickerton
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monuments Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Monuments Men about?
Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world’s artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. With the art hidden behind enemy lines, how could these guys hope to succeed?
Who directed The Monuments Men?
The Monuments Men was directed by George Clooney.
Who stars in The Monuments Men?
The principal cast of The Monuments Men includes George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Cate Blanchett.
When was The Monuments Men released and how long is it?
The Monuments Men was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Monuments Men?
The Monuments Men had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $155M at the worldwide box office (2.21 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Monuments Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monuments Men was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
Is The Monuments Men based on a book or true story?
The Monuments Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert M. Edsel", Novel: "Bret Witter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Monuments Men?
The Monuments Men 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: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).