An Inconvenient Truth
“By far the most terrifying film you will ever see.”
Synopsis
A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2007-03-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 24, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
46.24x
+$45.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Davis Guggenheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Davis Guggenheim
- Original Score
- Michael Brook, Daniel Nielsen
- Original Title
- An Inconvenient Truth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.2M
- Production Studios
- Lawrence Bender Productions, Participant
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Davis Guggenheim
Davis Guggenheim, Al Gore
Michael Brook, Daniel Nielsen
Davis Guggenheim, Robert Richman
Jay Cassidy, Dan Swietlik
Lawrence Bender, Laurie Lennard, Scott Z. Burns, Jeff Ivers, Davis Guggenheim
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Bender
Producer
Davis Guggenheim
Director
Jay Cassidy
Editor
Laurie Lennard
Producer
Scott Z. Burns
Producer
Dan Swietlik
Editor
Davis Guggenheim
Screenplay
Marina Ray
Costume Design
Davis Guggenheim
Director of Photography
Robert Richman
Director of Photography
Al Gore
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Inconvenient Truth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An Inconvenient Truth about?
A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.
Who directed An Inconvenient Truth?
An Inconvenient Truth was directed by Davis Guggenheim.
Who stars in An Inconvenient Truth?
The principal cast of An Inconvenient Truth includes Al Gore, Billy West, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, George H. W. Bush.
When was An Inconvenient Truth released and how long is it?
An Inconvenient Truth was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of An Inconvenient Truth?
An Inconvenient Truth had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $46.2M at the worldwide box office (46.24 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for An Inconvenient Truth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Inconvenient Truth was composed by Michael Brook, Daniel Nielsen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Inconvenient Truth?
An Inconvenient Truth holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).