The International
“They control your money. They control your government. They control your life. And everybody pays.”
Synopsis
An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading, and conspiracy to destabilize world governments, their investigation takes them from Berlin, Milan, New York and Istanbul. Finding themselves in a chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-01
Top Cast
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Clive Owen
Louis Salinger
Naomi Watts
Eleanor Whitman
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Wilhelm Wexler
Ulrich Thomsen
Jonas Skarssen
Brían F. O'Byrne
The Consultant
Patrick Baladi
Martin White
Jay Villiers
Francis Ehames
James Rebhorn
New York D.A.
Michel Voletti
Viktor Haas
Jack McGee
Detective Bernie Ward
Remy Auberjonois
Sam Purvitz
Tibor Feldman
Dr. Isaacson
Steven Randazzo
Al Moody
Nilaja Sun
Detective Gloria Hubbard
Ty Jones
Eli Cassel
Ian Burfield
Thomas Schumer
Peter Jordan
Doctor
Axel Milberg
Klaus Diemer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 9, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.2x
+$10.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Tykwer
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Warren Singer
- Original Score
- Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil, Matthew Bellamy
- Original Title
- The International
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, German, Italian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $60.2M
- Production Studios
- Studio Babelsberg, Atlas Entertainment, Mosaic Media Group, X Filme Creative Pool, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Tykwer
Eric Warren Singer
Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil, Matthew Bellamy
Frank Griebe
Mathilde Bonnefoy
Alan Glazer, Ryan Kavanaugh, Charles Roven, Richard Suckle, Lloyd Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Tykwer
Director
Mathilde Bonnefoy
Editor
Frank Griebe
Director of Photography
Eric Warren Singer
Writer
Tom Tykwer
Original Music Composer
Johnny Klimek
Original Music Composer
Reinhold Heil
Original Music Composer
Ngila Dickson
Costume Design
Uli Hanisch
Production Design
Charles Roven
Producer
Richard Suckle
Producer
Lloyd Phillips
Producer
Matthew Bellamy
Original Music Composer
Glenn Boswell
Stunt Coordinator
Julia Schell
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ 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 The International
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The International about?
An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading, and conspiracy to destabilize world governments, their investigation takes them from Berlin, Milan, New York and Istanbul. Finding themselves in a chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk.
Who directed The International?
The International was directed by Tom Tykwer.
Who stars in The International?
The principal cast of The International includes Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ulrich Thomsen, Brían F. O'Byrne.
When was The International released and how long is it?
The International was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The International?
The International had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $60.2M at the worldwide box office (1.2 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The International?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The International was composed by Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil, Matthew Bellamy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The International?
The International holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).