51
“Welcome to the Future”
Synopsis
Due to political pressure from the American public, the Air Force has decided to allow two well-known reporters limited access to the most secretive base on the planet. But when one of the base’s “long-term visitors” exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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51 The Movie Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 3, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Connery
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenny Yakkel, Lucy Mukerjee-Brown
- Original Score
- Ian Honeyman
- Original Title
- 51
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- After Dark Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Connery
Kenny Yakkel, Lucy Mukerjee-Brown
Ian Honeyman
Yaron Levy, Samuel Brownfield
Andrew Bentler
Courtney Solomon, Yoram Barzilai, Moshe Diamant
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Connery
Director
Lucy Mukerjee-Brown
Writer
Courtney Solomon
Producer
Andrew Bentler
Editor
Nate Jones
Production Design
Kim Martínez
Costume Design
D.J. Shea
Visual Effects Supervisor
Danny Cosmo
Stunt Coordinator
Yaron Levy
Director of Photography
Yoram Barzilai
Producer
Moshe Diamant
Producer
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 51
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 51 about?
Due to political pressure from the American public, the Air Force has decided to allow two well-known reporters limited access to the most secretive base on the planet. But when one of the base’s “long-term visitors” exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror.
Who directed 51?
51 was directed by Jason Connery.
Who stars in 51?
The principal cast of 51 includes Rachel Miner, Jason London, Bruce Boxleitner, Vanessa Branch, Tammi Arender.
When was 51 released and how long is it?
51 was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for 51?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 51 was composed by Ian Honeyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 51?
51 holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).