Jiu Jitsu
“From the darkness, the ultimate fighter rises.”
Synopsis
Every six years, an ancient order of jiu-jitsu fighters joins forces to battle a vicious race of alien invaders. But when a celebrated war hero goes down in defeat, the fate of the planet and mankind hangs in the balance.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
UK Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-16
Top Cast
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Alain Moussi
Jake
Nicolas Cage
Wylie
Tony Jaa
Kueng
JuJu Chan
Carmen
Eddie Steeples
Tex
Marie Avgeropoulos
Myra
Frank Grillo
Harrigan
June Sasitorn
June
Marrese Crump
Forbes
Rick Yune
Capt Sand
Tommy Walker
Private Tommy
Mary Makariou
Fisherman's Wife
Raymond Pinharry
Fisherman
Ryan Tarran
Brax
Dan Rizzuto
Franz
Jack Kingsley
Hector
Rigan Machado
Victor
John D. Hickman
Sgt. Hickman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysNight Visions Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 17, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$100K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$22.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dimitri Logothetis
- Screenplay & Story
- Dimitri Logothetis, Jim McGrath
- Original Score
- Adam Dorn
- Original Title
- Jiu Jitsu
- Country of Origin
- Cyprus, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Burmese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Acme Rocket Fuel, Green Olive Films, Double Tree Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitri Logothetis
Dimitri Logothetis, Jim McGrath
Adam Dorn
Gerardo Madrazo, Ryan Hogue
Daniel McDonald
Dimitri Logothetis, Euthymios Logothetis, Shaun S. Sanghani, Gary Wood, Martin J. Barab
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitri Logothetis
Director
Dimitri Logothetis
Producer
Dimitri Logothetis
Writer
Jim McGrath
Writer
Euthymios Logothetis
Producer
Martin J. Barab
Producer
Daniel McDonald
Editor
Gerardo Madrazo
Director of Photography
Angela Schnoeke-Paasch
Costume Design
Chad J. Fox
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ryan Tarran
Stunt Coordinator
Surat Kadeeroj
Production Design
Adam Dorn
Original Music Composer
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jiu Jitsu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jiu Jitsu about?
Every six years, an ancient order of jiu-jitsu fighters joins forces to battle a vicious race of alien invaders. But when a celebrated war hero goes down in defeat, the fate of the planet and mankind hangs in the balance.
Who directed Jiu Jitsu?
Jiu Jitsu was directed by Dimitri Logothetis.
Who stars in Jiu Jitsu?
The principal cast of Jiu Jitsu includes Alain Moussi, Nicolas Cage, Tony Jaa, JuJu Chan, Eddie Steeples.
When was Jiu Jitsu released and how long is it?
Jiu Jitsu was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jiu Jitsu?
Jiu Jitsu had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $100K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Jiu Jitsu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jiu Jitsu was composed by Adam Dorn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jiu Jitsu?
Jiu Jitsu holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).