This Means War
“It's SPY Against SPY”
Synopsis
Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
This Means War (2012) Trailer - HD Movie - Chris Pine, Tom Hardy Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-13
Top Cast
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Reese Witherspoon
Lauren
Chris Pine
FDR Foster
Tom Hardy
Tuck
Til Schweiger
Heinrich
Chelsea Handler
Trish
John Paul Ruttan
Joe
Abigail Spencer
Katie
Angela Bassett
Collins
Rosemary Harris
Nana Foster
George Touliatos
Grandpa Foster
Clint Carleton
Jonas
Warren Christie
Steve
Leela Savasta
Kelly
Natassia Malthe
Xenia
Laura Vandervoort
Britta
Dominique Brownes
Hong Kong Beauty
Paul Wu
Korean Leader
Daren A. Herbert
Agent Bothwick
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$157M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.41x
+$92M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- McG
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Dowling, Simon Kinberg
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- This Means War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $157M
- Production Studios
- Dune Entertainment, Overbrook Entertainment, Robert Simonds Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
McG
Timothy Dowling, Simon Kinberg, Marcus Gautesen
Christophe Beck
Russell Carpenter
Nicolas De Toth
Michael Green, Simon Kinberg, Will Smith, James Lassiter, Robert Simonds
Department Leadership Roster
McG
Director
Timothy Dowling
Screenplay
Simon Kinberg
Producer
Will Smith
Producer
James Lassiter
Producer
Robert Simonds
Producer
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
Russell Carpenter
Director of Photography
Nicolas De Toth
Editor
Simon Kinberg
Screenplay
Martin Laing
Production Design
Sophie de Rakoff
Costume Design
Joey Box
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Means War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Means War about?
Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.
Who directed This Means War?
This Means War was directed by McG.
Who stars in This Means War?
The principal cast of This Means War includes Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Til Schweiger, Chelsea Handler.
When was This Means War released and how long is it?
This Means War was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of This Means War?
This Means War had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $157M at the worldwide box office (2.41 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for This Means War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Means War was composed by Christophe Beck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Means War?
This Means War holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; 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.).