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5.2 / 10(7,910 votes)IMDbPG-1320111h 54m$219.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Green Lantern

“In brightest day. In blackest night.”

Synopsis

For centuries, a small but powerful force of warriors called the Green Lantern Corps has sworn to keep intergalactic order. Each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of the first human ever recruited.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

3D TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 17, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 10, 2011

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.1x ROI)

Production Budget

$200M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$219.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.1x

+$19.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $200MWorldwide: $219.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Martin Campbell
Screenplay & Story
Marc Guggenheim, Michael Green, Greg Berlanti, Michael Goldenberg
Original Score
James Newton Howard
Original Title
Green Lantern
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 54m
Production Budget
$200M
Worldwide Gross
$219.9M
Production Studios
De Line Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, DC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Martin Campbell

Screenplay & Story

Marc Guggenheim, Michael Green, Greg Berlanti, Michael Goldenberg

Original Score & Music

James Newton Howard

Director of Photography

Dion Beebe

Film Editing

Stuart Baird

Producers

Andrew Haas, Herb Gains, Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, Donald De Line

Department Leadership Roster

James Newton Howard

James Newton Howard

Original Music Composer

Greg Berlanti

Greg Berlanti

Producer

Marc Guggenheim

Screenplay

Geoff Johns

Geoff Johns

Producer

Michael Green

Michael Green

Screenplay

Greg Berlanti

Greg Berlanti

Screenplay

Donald De Line

Producer

Michael Goldenberg

Michael Goldenberg

Screenplay

Dion Beebe

Dion Beebe

Director of Photography

Martin Campbell

Martin Campbell

Director

Grant Major

Production Design

Ngila Dickson

Ngila Dickson

Costume Design

Gary Powell

Gary Powell

Stunt Coordinator

Stuart Baird

Stuart Baird

Editor

Karen E. Goulekas

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada14A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Green Lantern.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Green Lantern

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

What is Green Lantern about?

For centuries, a small but powerful force of warriors called the Green Lantern Corps has sworn to keep intergalactic order. Each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of the first human ever recruited.

Who directed Green Lantern?

Green Lantern was directed by Martin Campbell.

Who stars in Green Lantern?

The principal cast of Green Lantern includes Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Tim Robbins.

When was Green Lantern released and how long is it?

Green Lantern was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.

What was the box office and production budget of Green Lantern?

Green Lantern had a reported production budget of $200M and grossed $219.9M at the worldwide box office (1.1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Green Lantern?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Green Lantern was composed by James Newton Howard.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Green Lantern?

Green Lantern holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; 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.).