The Battle of Shaker Heights
“When you're 17, every day is war.”
Synopsis
A quirky teen with a penchant for war reenactments, Kelly Ernswiler obsesses over military tactics with his buddy Bart. The school bully is one of Kelly's regular headaches, and he also has to deal with a frustrating situation at home, where his father is a recovering drug addict. Kelly's life gets even more complicated when he falls for Tabby, Bart's pretty and soon-to-be-wed older sister.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-26
Top Cast
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Shia LaBeouf
Kelly Ernswiler
Elden Henson
Bart Bowland
Amy Smart
Tabby
Billy Kay
Lance
Kathleen Quinlan
Eve
Shiri Appleby
Sarah
William Sadler
Abe
Ray Wise
Harrison
Jesse Heiman
(uncredited)
Philipp Karner
Maurice / German Soldier
Anson Mount
Miner Weber
Michael McShane
Mr. Norway
Hattie Winston
Principal Holmstead
Rick Cramer
German Officer / Mr. Thomas
France Nuyen
Xiou-Xiou Ling
Kate Hendrickson
A.D.
Ellis Williams
Charlie Hayes
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Mathilda
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 22, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kyle Rankin, Efram Potelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Erica Beeney
- Original Score
- Richard Marvin
- Original Title
- The Battle of Shaker Heights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Miramax, LivePlanet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kyle Rankin, Efram Potelle
Erica Beeney
Richard Marvin
Thomas E. Ackerman
Richard Nord
Chris Moore, Matt Damon, Jeff Balis, Ben Affleck
Department Leadership Roster
Kyle Rankin
Director
Efram Potelle
Director
Erica Beeney
Writer
Chris Moore
Producer
Jeff Balis
Producer
Thomas E. Ackerman
Director of Photography
Richard Marvin
Original Music Composer
Richard Nord
Editor
Lisa K. Sessions
Production Design
Bega Metzner
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is The Battle of Shaker Heights about?
A quirky teen with a penchant for war reenactments, Kelly Ernswiler obsesses over military tactics with his buddy Bart. The school bully is one of Kelly's regular headaches, and he also has to deal with a frustrating situation at home, where his father is a recovering drug addict. Kelly's life gets even more complicated when he falls for Tabby, Bart's pretty and soon-to-be-wed older sister.
Who directed The Battle of Shaker Heights?
The Battle of Shaker Heights was directed by Kyle Rankin, Efram Potelle.
Who stars in The Battle of Shaker Heights?
The principal cast of The Battle of Shaker Heights includes Shia LaBeouf, Elden Henson, Amy Smart, Billy Kay, Kathleen Quinlan.
When was The Battle of Shaker Heights released and how long is it?
The Battle of Shaker Heights was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Battle of Shaker Heights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Battle of Shaker Heights was composed by Richard Marvin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Battle of Shaker Heights?
The Battle of Shaker Heights holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).