Tomorrow, When the War Began
“Where were you when everything changed?”
Synopsis
Ellie Linton, a teen from an Australian coastal town, leads her friends on an excursion to a camp deep in the woods, dubbed "Hell." Upon their return, the youths find that their town has been overrun by an enemy army, and their friends and family have been imprisoned. When the hostile invaders become alerted to their presence, Ellie and her friends band together to escape -- and strike back against -- this mysterious enemy.
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Tomorrow, When the War Began Official Trailer (2010)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-23
Top Cast
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Caitlin Stasey
Ellie Linton
Rachel Hurd-Wood
Corrie Mackenzie
Phoebe Tonkin
Fiona Maxwell
Deniz Akdeniz
Homer Yannos
Lincoln Lewis
Kevin Holmes
Chris Pang
Lee Takkam
Ashleigh Cummings
Robyn Mathers
Andrew Ryan
Chris Lang
Colin Friels
Dr. Clements
Don Halbert
Mr. Linton
Olivia Pigeot
Mrs. Linton
Kelly Butler
Mrs. Maxwell
Julia Yon
Mrs. Takkam
Dane Carson
Mr. Mathers
Matthew Dale
Mr. Coles
Gary Quay
Senior Soldier
Michael Camilleri
Tanker Driver
Stephen Bourke
Police Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$27M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.61x
-$10.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Beattie
- Screenplay & Story
- John Marsden, Stuart Beattie
- Original Score
- Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek
- Original Title
- Tomorrow, When the War Began
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $27M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.5M
- Production Studios
- Omnilab Media, Ambience Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Beattie
John Marsden, Stuart Beattie
Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek
Ben Nott
Marcus D'Arcy
Michael Boughen, Andrew Mason, Peter D. Graves, Christopher Mapp, Matthew Street
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Beattie
Director
Stuart Beattie
Writer
Michael Boughen
Producer
Andrew Mason
Producer
Reinhold Heil
Original Music Composer
Johnny Klimek
Original Music Composer
Ben Nott
Director of Photography
Marcus D'Arcy
Editor
Terry Ryan
Costume Design
Robert Webb
Production Design
Tony Cole
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sigi Eimutis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Godfrey
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Tony Lynch
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tomorrow, When the War Began
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What is Tomorrow, When the War Began about?
Ellie Linton, a teen from an Australian coastal town, leads her friends on an excursion to a camp deep in the woods, dubbed "Hell." Upon their return, the youths find that their town has been overrun by an enemy army, and their friends and family have been imprisoned. When the hostile invaders become alerted to their presence, Ellie and her friends band together to escape -- and strike back against -- this mysterious enemy.
Who directed Tomorrow, When the War Began?
Tomorrow, When the War Began was directed by Stuart Beattie.
Who stars in Tomorrow, When the War Began?
The principal cast of Tomorrow, When the War Began includes Caitlin Stasey, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Phoebe Tonkin, Deniz Akdeniz, Lincoln Lewis.
When was Tomorrow, When the War Began released and how long is it?
Tomorrow, When the War Began was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tomorrow, When the War Began?
Tomorrow, When the War Began had a reported production budget of $27M and grossed $16.5M at the worldwide box office (0.61 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Tomorrow, When the War Began?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tomorrow, When the War Began was composed by Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek.
Is Tomorrow, When the War Began based on a book or true story?
Tomorrow, When the War Began is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Marsden".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tomorrow, When the War Began?
Tomorrow, When the War Began holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).