Fahrenheit 9/11
“Controversy... what controversy?”
Synopsis
Michael Moore's view on how the Bush administration allegedly used the tragic events on 9/11 to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-03
Top Cast
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Michael Moore
Self
John Conyers
Self
Abdul Henderson
Self
Craig Unger
Self
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Saddam Hussein
Self (archive footage)
Osama bin Laden
Self (archive footage)
Larry King
Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Al Gore
Self (archive footage)
Donald Rumsfeld
Self (archive footage)
Condoleezza Rice
Self (archive footage)
John Ashcroft
Self (archive footage)
Dick Gephardt
Self (archive footage)
Tony Blair
Self (archive footage)
Britney Spears
Self (archive footage)
Stevie Wonder
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$222.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
37.07x
+$216.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Moore
- Original Title
- Fahrenheit 9/11
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $222.4M
- Production Studios
- Fellowship Adventure Group, Dog Eat Dog Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Christopher Seward
Michael Moore, Jim Czarnecki, Kathleen Glynn, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Moore
Director
Michael Moore
Producer
Michael Moore
Writer
Jim Czarnecki
Producer
Christopher Seward
Editor
Kathleen Glynn
Producer
Michael Moore
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fahrenheit 9/11
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fahrenheit 9/11 about?
Michael Moore's view on how the Bush administration allegedly used the tragic events on 9/11 to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Who directed Fahrenheit 9/11?
Fahrenheit 9/11 was directed by Michael Moore.
Who stars in Fahrenheit 9/11?
The principal cast of Fahrenheit 9/11 includes Michael Moore, John Conyers, Abdul Henderson, Craig Unger, George W. Bush.
When was Fahrenheit 9/11 released and how long is it?
Fahrenheit 9/11 was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fahrenheit 9/11?
Fahrenheit 9/11 had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $222.4M at the worldwide box office (37.07 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fahrenheit 9/11?
Fahrenheit 9/11 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).