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6.0 / 10(744 votes)IMDbR20111h 37m$6.9M Worldwide GrossGermany, United States of America

Take Me Home Tonight

“Best. Night. Ever.”

Synopsis

Recent MIT grad Matt Franklin should be well on his way to a successful career at a Fortune 500 company, but instead he rebels against maturity by taking a job at a video store. Matt rethinks his position when his unrequited high-school crush, Tori, walks in and invites him to an end-of-summer party. With the help of his twin sister and his best friend, Matt hatches a plan to change the course of his life.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

'Take Me Home Tonight' Trailer HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 4, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.36x ROI)

Production Budget

$19M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$6.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.36x

-$12.1M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $19MWorldwide: $6.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Dowse
Screenplay & Story
Jackie Filgo, Jeff Filgo
Original Score
Trevor Horn
Original Title
Take Me Home Tonight
Country of Origin
Germany, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Budget
$19M
Worldwide Gross
$6.9M
Production Studios
Rogue Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Relativity Media, Internationale Filmproduktion Blackbird Dritte

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Dowse

Screenplay & Story

Jackie Filgo, Jeff Filgo, Topher Grace, Gordon Kaywin, Martin Blankemeyer

Original Score & Music

Trevor Horn

Director of Photography

Terry Stacey

Film Editing

Lee Haxall

Producers

Sarah Bowen, Ryan Kavanaugh, Jim Whitaker

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Dowse

Michael Dowse

Director

Jackie Filgo

Jackie Filgo

Screenplay

Jeff Filgo

Jeff Filgo

Screenplay

Sarah Bowen

Producer

Ryan Kavanaugh

Ryan Kavanaugh

Producer

Jim Whitaker

Jim Whitaker

Producer

Trevor Horn

Trevor Horn

Original Music Composer

Terry Stacey

Terry Stacey

Director of Photography

Lee Haxall

Editor

William Arnold

Production Design

Carol Oditz

Costume Design

Mickey Giacomazzi

Mickey Giacomazzi

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Take Me Home Tonight.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Take Me Home Tonight

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

What is Take Me Home Tonight about?

Recent MIT grad Matt Franklin should be well on his way to a successful career at a Fortune 500 company, but instead he rebels against maturity by taking a job at a video store. Matt rethinks his position when his unrequited high-school crush, Tori, walks in and invites him to an end-of-summer party. With the help of his twin sister and his best friend, Matt hatches a plan to change the course of his life.

Who directed Take Me Home Tonight?

Take Me Home Tonight was directed by Michael Dowse.

Who stars in Take Me Home Tonight?

The principal cast of Take Me Home Tonight includes Topher Grace, Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Teresa Palmer, Chris Pratt.

When was Take Me Home Tonight released and how long is it?

Take Me Home Tonight was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

What was the box office and production budget of Take Me Home Tonight?

Take Me Home Tonight had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $6.9M at the worldwide box office (0.36 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Take Me Home Tonight?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Take Me Home Tonight was composed by Trevor Horn.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Take Me Home Tonight?

Take Me Home Tonight holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).