21 Grams
“How much does life weigh?”
Synopsis
Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English émigré; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife and mother of two girls; and Jack Jordan, a born-again ex-con, are brought together by a terrible accident that changes their lives.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Moment Paul Confronts Jack For the Torment He has BroughtOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2026-06-19
Top Cast
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Sean Penn
Paul Rivers
Naomi Watts
Cristina Peck
Benicio del Toro
Jack Jordan
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Mary Rivers
Danny Huston
Michael Peck
Melissa Leo
Marianne Jordan
Clea DuVall
Claudia
Carly Nahon
Cathy
Claire Pakis
Laura
Nick Nichols
Boy
John Rubinstein
Gynecologist
Eddie Marsan
Reverend John
Loyd Keith Salter
Fat Man
Antef A. Harris
Basketball Guy
Marc Musso
Freddy
Teresa Delgado
Gina
Trent Dee
Guard
Tony Guyton
Guard #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 21, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.02x
+$40.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alejandro G. Iñárritu
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillermo Arriaga
- Original Score
- Gustavo Santaolalla
- Original Title
- 21 Grams
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $60.4M
- Production Studios
- This is that, Y Productions, Focus Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Guillermo Arriaga
Gustavo Santaolalla
Rodrigo Prieto, Xavier Grobet
Stephen Mirrione
Robert Salerno, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Ted Hope
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Salerno
Producer
Gustavo Santaolalla
Original Music Composer
Rodrigo Prieto
Director of Photography
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Producer
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Director
Marlene Stewart
Costume Design
Stephen Mirrione
Editor
Brigitte Broch
Production Design
Guillermo Arriaga
Writer
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
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 Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 21 Grams
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 21 Grams about?
Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English émigré; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife and mother of two girls; and Jack Jordan, a born-again ex-con, are brought together by a terrible accident that changes their lives.
Who directed 21 Grams?
21 Grams was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
Who stars in 21 Grams?
The principal cast of 21 Grams includes Sean Penn, Naomi Watts, Benicio del Toro, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Danny Huston.
When was 21 Grams released and how long is it?
21 Grams was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of 21 Grams?
21 Grams had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $60.4M at the worldwide box office (3.02 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for 21 Grams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 21 Grams was composed by Gustavo Santaolalla.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 21 Grams?
21 Grams holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 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: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).