Central Intelligence
“Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson.”
Synopsis
Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.
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Top Cast
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Kevin Hart
Calvin Joyner
Dwayne Johnson
Bob Stone
Amy Ryan
Pamela Harris
Danielle Nicolet
Maggie
Jason Bateman
Trevor
Aaron Paul
Phil
Ryan Hansen
Steve
Tim Griffin
Agent Stan Mitchell
Timothy John Smith
Agent Nick Cooper
Sione Kelepi
Young Robbie
Dylan Boyack
Trevor - 17 Years Old
Thomas Kretschmann
The Buyer
Megan Park
Waitress
George Carroll
Thugged Out
Annie Kerins
Lady MC
Nate Richman
Big Bro
Robert Woo
Ethan
Kumail Nanjiani
Jared the Airport Security Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 17, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 10, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$217M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.34x
+$167M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rawson Marshall Thurber
- Screenplay & Story
- David Stassen, Ike Barinholtz, Rawson Marshall Thurber
- Original Score
- Ludwig Göransson, Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- Central Intelligence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $217M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Bluegrass Films, RatPac Entertainment, Principato-Young Entertainment, Perfect World Pictures, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rawson Marshall Thurber
David Stassen, Ike Barinholtz, Rawson Marshall Thurber
Ludwig Göransson, Theodore Shapiro
Barry Peterson, Jason Ellson, Brian Heller
Michael L. Sale, Brian Scott Olds
Scott Stuber, Peter Principato, Michael Fottrell, Samuel J. Brown, Toby Emmerich
Department Leadership Roster
Rawson Marshall Thurber
Director
David Stassen
Screenplay
Ike Barinholtz
Screenplay
Scott Stuber
Producer
Peter Principato
Producer
Michael Fottrell
Producer
Michael L. Sale
Editor
Stephen J. Lineweaver
Production Design
Rawson Marshall Thurber
Screenplay
Brian Scott Olds
Editor
Paul Young
Producer
Ludwig Göransson
Original Music Composer
Barry Peterson
Director of Photography
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Erika Takacs
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Central Intelligence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Central Intelligence about?
Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.
Who directed Central Intelligence?
Central Intelligence was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber.
Who stars in Central Intelligence?
The principal cast of Central Intelligence includes Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Amy Ryan, Danielle Nicolet, Jason Bateman.
When was Central Intelligence released and how long is it?
Central Intelligence was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Central Intelligence?
Central Intelligence had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $217M at the worldwide box office (4.34 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Central Intelligence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Central Intelligence was composed by Ludwig Göransson, Theodore Shapiro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Central Intelligence?
Central Intelligence holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).