The Dilemma
“Two best friends. Nothing could come between them... or could it?”
Synopsis
Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.
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The Dilemma - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-09
Top Cast
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Vince Vaughn
Ronny Valentine
Kevin James
Nick Brannen
Winona Ryder
Geneva Brannen
Jennifer Connelly
Beth
Queen Latifah
Dana
Channing Tatum
Zip
Clint Howard
Herbert Trimpy
Rance Howard
Burt
Laura Whyte
Sue
Amy Morton
Diane Popovich
Talulah Riley
Concept Car Spokesmodel
Chelcie Ross
Thomas Fern
Heidi Johanningmeier
Shoot the Puck Girl
Rebecca Spence
Jackie
Grace Rex
Cousin Betty
Mimi Sagadin
B & V Worker
Eduardo N. Martinez
Felix
Guy Van Swearingen
Saul
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$67.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.96x
-$2.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Loeb
- Original Score
- Lorne Balfe, Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- The Dilemma
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $67.1M
- Production Studios
- Wild West Picture Show Productions, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Brian Grazer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Howard
Allan Loeb
Lorne Balfe, Hans Zimmer
Salvatore Totino
Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Vince Vaughn, Brian Grazer, Todd Hallowell, Kim Roth, Ron Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Howard
Director
Allan Loeb
Writer
Vince Vaughn
Producer
Brian Grazer
Producer
Joe Bucaro III
Stunt Coordinator
Ron Howard
Producer
Salvatore Totino
Director of Photography
Daniel P. Hanley
Editor
Mike Hill
Editor
Daniel B. Clancy
Production Design
Lorne Balfe
Original Music Composer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
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.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dilemma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dilemma about?
Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.
Who directed The Dilemma?
The Dilemma was directed by Ron Howard.
Who stars in The Dilemma?
The principal cast of The Dilemma includes Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, Queen Latifah.
When was The Dilemma released and how long is it?
The Dilemma was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Dilemma?
The Dilemma had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $67.1M at the worldwide box office (0.96 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Dilemma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dilemma was composed by Lorne Balfe, Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dilemma?
The Dilemma holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).