Four Lions
“We are four Lions.”
Synopsis
Four Lions tells the story of a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to the breaking point. As the wheels fly off, and their competing ideologies clash, what emerges is an emotionally engaging (and entirely plausible) farce.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-25
Top Cast
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Riz Ahmed
Omar
Nigel Lindsay
Barry
Kayvan Novak
Waj
Adeel Akhtar
Faisal
Arsher Ali
Hassan
Preeya Kalidas
Sofia
Benedict Cumberbatch
Negotiator
Julia Davis
Alice
Craig Parkinson
Matt
Wasim Zakir
Ahmed
Mohammad Aqil
Mahmood
Karl Seth
Uncle Imran
Waleed Elgadi
Khalid
Alex Macqueen
Malcolm Storge MP
Shameem Ahmad
Chairwoman
Jonathan Maitland
Newsreader
Marcus Garvey
Marathon Policeman
Darren Boyd
Sniper
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 5, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.59x
+$2.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Bain, Chris Morris, Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Iain Morris
- Original Score
- Jonathan Whitehead
- Original Title
- Four Lions
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Punjabi, Urdu
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $3.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.2M
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, Wild Bunch, Optimum Releasing, Warp Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Morris
Sam Bain, Chris Morris, Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Iain Morris
Jonathan Whitehead
Lol Crawley, Jason Rayton, Simon Tindall
Billy Sneddon
Mark Herbert, Derrin Schlesinger, Will Clarke, Peter Carlton, Caroline Leddy
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Bain
Writer
Chris Morris
Director
Chris Morris
Writer
Jesse Armstrong
Writer
Lol Crawley
Director of Photography
Dick Lunn
Production Design
Mark Herbert
Producer
Derrin Schlesinger
Producer
Billy Sneddon
Editor
Simon Blackwell
Writer
Gareth Milne
Stunt Coordinator
Jonathan Whitehead
Original Music Composer
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Lions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Four Lions about?
Four Lions tells the story of a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to the breaking point. As the wheels fly off, and their competing ideologies clash, what emerges is an emotionally engaging (and entirely plausible) farce.
Who directed Four Lions?
Four Lions was directed by Chris Morris.
Who stars in Four Lions?
The principal cast of Four Lions includes Riz Ahmed, Nigel Lindsay, Kayvan Novak, Adeel Akhtar, Arsher Ali.
When was Four Lions released and how long is it?
Four Lions was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Four Lions?
Four Lions had a reported production budget of $3.9M and grossed $6.2M at the worldwide box office (1.59 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Four Lions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Four Lions was composed by Jonathan Whitehead.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Four Lions?
Four Lions holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).