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7.8 / 10(5,190 votes)IMDbPG-1320112h 20m$23.3M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Warrior

“Family is worth fighting for.”

Synopsis

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Warrior (2011) Movie Trailer HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 9, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 17, 2012

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.93x ROI)

Production Budget

$25M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$23.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.93x

-$1.7M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $25MWorldwide: $23.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gavin O'Connor
Screenplay & Story
Gavin O'Connor, Anthony Tambakis, Cliff Dorfman
Original Score
Mark Isham
Original Title
Warrior
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 20m
Production Budget
$25M
Worldwide Gross
$23.3M
Production Studios
Lionsgate, Mimran Schur Pictures, Solaris Film, Filmtribe

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gavin O'Connor

Screenplay & Story

Gavin O'Connor, Anthony Tambakis, Cliff Dorfman

Original Score & Music

Mark Isham

Director of Photography

Masanobu Takayanagi

Film Editing

Matt Chessé, Aaron Marshall, John Gilroy

Producers

David Mimran, Michael Paseornek, Lisa Ellzey, John J. Kelly, Greg O'Connor

Department Leadership Roster

Gavin O'Connor

Gavin O'Connor

Screenplay

Matt Chessé

Editor

Aaron Marshall

Editor

Anthony Tambakis

Anthony Tambakis

Screenplay

Mark Isham

Mark Isham

Original Music Composer

Dan Leigh

Production Design

John Gilroy

John Gilroy

Editor

Masanobu Takayanagi

Masanobu Takayanagi

Director of Photography

Gavin O'Connor

Gavin O'Connor

Director

Greg O'Connor

Producer

Sean Albertson

Editor

Gavin O'Connor

Gavin O'Connor

Producer

Abigail Murray

Costume Design

Cliff Dorfman

Cliff Dorfman

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada14A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Warrior.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warrior

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

What is Warrior about?

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

Who directed Warrior?

Warrior was directed by Gavin O'Connor.

Who stars in Warrior?

The principal cast of Warrior includes Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Morrison, Frank Grillo.

When was Warrior released and how long is it?

Warrior was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.

What was the box office and production budget of Warrior?

Warrior had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $23.3M at the worldwide box office (0.93 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Warrior?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Warrior was composed by Mark Isham.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Warrior?

Warrior holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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.).