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6.9 / 10(6,023 votes)IMDbPG20111h 47m$374M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, New Zealand

The Adventures of Tintin

“Discover how far adventure will take you.”

Synopsis

Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. As Tintin is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine suspects him of stealing a priceless treasure. Tintin and Snowy, with the help of salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock and bumbling detectives, Thompson and Thomson, travel half the world, one step ahead of their enemies, as Tintin endeavors to find the Unicorn, a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Brussels

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

December 21, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 27, 2012

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.88x ROI)

Production Budget

$130M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$374M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.88x

+$244M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $130MWorldwide: $374M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Steven Spielberg
Screenplay & Story
Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Steven Moffat
Original Score
John Williams
Original Title
The Adventures of Tintin
Country of Origin
United States of America, New Zealand
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 47m
Production Budget
$130M
Worldwide Gross
$374M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Hemisphere Media Capital, Nickelodeon Movies, Amblin Entertainment, WingNut Films, The Kennedy/Marshall Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steven Spielberg

Screenplay & Story

Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Steven Moffat, Hergé

Original Score & Music

John Williams

Director of Photography

Janusz Kamiński

Film Editing

Michael Kahn

Producers

Kathleen Kennedy, Jason McGatlin, Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Carolynne Cunningham

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Hergé

Department Leadership Roster

Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy

Producer

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Director

Jason McGatlin

Producer

Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright

Screenplay

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Producer

Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Producer

Carolynne Cunningham

Carolynne Cunningham

Producer

Michael Kahn

Michael Kahn

Editor

Joe Cornish

Joe Cornish

Screenplay

John Williams

John Williams

Original Music Composer

Garrett Warren

Garrett Warren

Stunt Coordinator

Janusz Kamiński

Janusz Kamiński

Director of Photography

Steven Moffat

Steven Moffat

Screenplay

Keith Miller

Visual Effects Supervisor

Wayne Stables

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Tintin

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

What is The Adventures of Tintin about?

Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. As Tintin is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine suspects him of stealing a priceless treasure. Tintin and Snowy, with the help of salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock and bumbling detectives, Thompson and Thomson, travel half the world, one step ahead of their enemies, as Tintin endeavors to find the Unicorn, a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse.

Who directed The Adventures of Tintin?

The Adventures of Tintin was directed by Steven Spielberg.

Who stars in The Adventures of Tintin?

The principal cast of The Adventures of Tintin includes Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg.

When was The Adventures of Tintin released and how long is it?

The Adventures of Tintin was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Adventures of Tintin?

The Adventures of Tintin had a reported production budget of $130M and grossed $374M at the worldwide box office (2.88 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Tintin?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Tintin was composed by John Williams.

Is The Adventures of Tintin based on a book or true story?

The Adventures of Tintin is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Hergé".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Tintin?

The Adventures of Tintin holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).