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6.8 / 10(2,581 votes)IMDbPG20101h 37m$140.1M Worldwide GrossAustralia, United States of America

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

“On his way to finding a legend...he will become one.”

Synopsis

When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Legend of the Guardians; The Owls of Ga'Hoole Home Ents TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 24, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 7, 2010

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.75x ROI)

Production Budget

$80M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$140.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.75x

+$60.1M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $80MWorldwide: $140.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Zack Snyder
Screenplay & Story
John Orloff, Emil Stern
Original Score
David Hirschfelder
Original Title
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Country of Origin
Australia, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Budget
$80M
Worldwide Gross
$140.1M
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Animal Logic, GOG Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Zack Snyder

Screenplay & Story

John Orloff, Emil Stern, Diego Garzon, Kathryn Lasky

Original Score & Music

David Hirschfelder

Director of Photography

David Scott

Film Editing

David Burrows

Producers

Donald De Line, Zareh Nalbandian, Kathryn Lasky, Lionel Wigram, Christopher DeFaria

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Kathryn Lasky

Department Leadership Roster

David Hirschfelder

David Hirschfelder

Original Music Composer

David Burrows

David Burrows

Editor

John Orloff

Screenplay

Zack Snyder

Zack Snyder

Director

Zareh Nalbandian

Producer

Simon Whiteley

Simon Whiteley

Production Design

Emil Stern

Screenplay

David Scott

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole about?

When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.

Who directed Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole?

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole was directed by Zack Snyder.

Who stars in Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole?

The principal cast of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole includes Jim Sturgess, Ryan Kwanten, Hugo Weaving, Helen Mirren, Geoffrey Rush.

When was Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole released and how long is it?

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

What was the box office and production budget of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole?

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $140.1M at the worldwide box office (1.75 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole was composed by David Hirschfelder.

Is Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole based on a book or true story?

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kathryn Lasky".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole?

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).