X-Men: First Class
“Witness the moment that will change our world.”
Synopsis
Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Havok - Character TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-07
Top Cast
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James McAvoy
Charles Xavier (24 Years)
Michael Fassbender
Erik Lehnsherr
Jennifer Lawrence
Raven / Mystique
Rose Byrne
Moira MacTaggert
Kevin Bacon
Sebastian Shaw
January Jones
Emma Frost
Nicholas Hoult
Hank / Beast
Lucas Till
Alex Summers / Havok
Zoë Kravitz
Angel Salvadore
Caleb Landry Jones
Cassidy / Banshee
Oliver Platt
Man in Black Suit
Jason Flemyng
Azazel
Edi Gathegi
Darwin / Armando Muñoz
Matt Craven
CIA Director McCone
Álex González
Janos Quested / Riptide
Rade Šerbedžija
Russian General
Glenn Morshower
Colonel Hendry
Laurence Belcher
Charles Xavier (12 Years)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ziegfeld Theatre
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 19, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$160M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$353.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.21x
+$193.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Vaughn
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz, Jane Goldman, Matthew Vaughn
- Original Score
- Henry Jackman
- Original Title
- X-Men: First Class
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Spanish, French, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $160M
- Worldwide Gross
- $353.6M
- Production Studios
- The Donners' Company, Bad Hat Harry Productions, 20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Vaughn
Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz, Jane Goldman, Matthew Vaughn, Sheldon Turner, Bryan Singer
Henry Jackman
John Mathieson, Alexander Witt
Eddie Hamilton, Lee Smith
Simon Kinberg, Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Gregory Goodman, Stan Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Vaughn
Director
Simon Kinberg
Producer
Lauren Shuler Donner
Producer
Bryan Singer
Producer
Jeff Habberstad
Stunt Coordinator
John Mathieson
Director of Photography
Eddie Hamilton
Editor
Lee Smith
Editor
Chris Seagers
Production Design
Sammy Sheldon
Costume Design
Gregory Goodman
Producer
Guy Williams
Visual Effects Supervisor
Henry Jackman
Original Music Composer
Tom Struthers
Stunt Coordinator
Ashley Miller
Screenplay
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.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About X-Men: First Class
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is X-Men: First Class about?
Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.
Who directed X-Men: First Class?
X-Men: First Class was directed by Matthew Vaughn.
Who stars in X-Men: First Class?
The principal cast of X-Men: First Class includes James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne, Kevin Bacon.
When was X-Men: First Class released and how long is it?
X-Men: First Class was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of X-Men: First Class?
X-Men: First Class had a reported production budget of $160M and grossed $353.6M at the worldwide box office (2.21 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for X-Men: First Class?
The original motion picture soundtrack for X-Men: First Class was composed by Henry Jackman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for X-Men: First Class?
X-Men: First Class holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); 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.).