Lone Survivor
“Based on true acts of courage”
Synopsis
Four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative must make an impossible moral decision in the mountains of Afghanistan that leads them into an enemy ambush. As they confront unthinkable odds, the SEALs must find reserves of strength and resilience to fight to the finish.
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Top Cast
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Mark Wahlberg
Petty Officer First Class Marcus Luttrell
Taylor Kitsch
Lieutenant Michael "Mike" Murphy
Emile Hirsch
Petty Officer Second Class Danny Dietz
Ben Foster
Petty Officer Second Class Matthew "Axe" Axelson
Eric Bana
Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen
Ali Suliman
Mohammad Gulab
Alexander Ludwig
Petty Officer Second Class Shane Patton
Jerry Ferrara
Hasslert
Scott Elrod
QRF SEAL
Josh Berry
Communication SEAL
Yousuf Azami
Shah
Sammy Sheik
Taraq
Rich Ting
James Suh
Dan Bilzerian
Healy
Rick Vargas
Crew Chief
Gregory Rockwood
Chinook Pilot #1
Ryan Kay
Chinook Pilot #2
Patrick Griffin
Chinook Co-Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Fest
Festival / Special Debut
December 24, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 9, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$149.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.73x
+$109.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Berg
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Berg, Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson
- Original Score
- Steve Jablonsky
- Original Title
- Lone Survivor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Pushto
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $149.3M
- Production Studios
- EFO Films, Envision Entertainment, Film 44, Herrick Entertainment, Leverage Entertainment, Spikings Entertainment, Single Berry, Closest to the Hole Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Berg
Peter Berg, Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson
Steve Jablonsky
Tobias A. Schliessler, Hans Bjerno
Colby Parker, Jr.
Barry Spikings, Randall Emmett, Norton Herrick, Mark Wahlberg, Sarah Aubrey
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Spikings
Producer
Peter Berg
Director
Peter Berg
Writer
Tom Duffield
Production Design
Steve Jablonsky
Original Music Composer
Tobias A. Schliessler
Director of Photography
Colby Parker, Jr.
Editor
Randall Emmett
Producer
Norton Herrick
Producer
Mark Wahlberg
Producer
Sarah Aubrey
Producer
Akiva Goldsman
Producer
Amy Stofsky
Costume Design
Stephen Levinson
Producer
Vitaly Grigoriants
Producer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lone Survivor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lone Survivor about?
Four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative must make an impossible moral decision in the mountains of Afghanistan that leads them into an enemy ambush. As they confront unthinkable odds, the SEALs must find reserves of strength and resilience to fight to the finish.
Who directed Lone Survivor?
Lone Survivor was directed by Peter Berg.
Who stars in Lone Survivor?
The principal cast of Lone Survivor includes Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Eric Bana.
When was Lone Survivor released and how long is it?
Lone Survivor was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lone Survivor?
Lone Survivor had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $149.3M at the worldwide box office (3.73 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Lone Survivor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lone Survivor was composed by Steve Jablonsky.
Is Lone Survivor based on a book or true story?
Lone Survivor is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Marcus Luttrell", Book: "Patrick Robinson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lone Survivor?
Lone Survivor holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).