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5.5 / 10(3,267 votes)IMDbPG-1320081h 49m$269.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, South Africa

10,000 BC

“The legend. The battle. The first hero.”

Synopsis

A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Official Trailer 3Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Berlin

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 7, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 24, 2008

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.57x ROI)

Production Budget

$105M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$269.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.57x

+$164.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $105MWorldwide: $269.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Roland Emmerich
Screenplay & Story
Harald Kloser, Roland Emmerich
Original Score
Harald Kloser, Thomas Wander
Original Title
10,000 BC
Country of Origin
United States of America, South Africa
Spoken Languages
English, Portuguese
Runtime
1h 49m
Production Budget
$105M
Worldwide Gross
$269.8M
Production Studios
Centropolis Entertainment, Legendary Pictures, The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Moonlighting Films, Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Roland Emmerich

Screenplay & Story

Harald Kloser, Roland Emmerich

Original Score & Music

Harald Kloser, Thomas Wander

Director of Photography

Ueli Steiger, Anna Foerster

Film Editing

Alexander Berner

Producers

Roland Emmerich, Mark Gordon, Michael Wimer, Harald Kloser, Sarah Bradshaw

Department Leadership Roster

Roland Emmerich

Roland Emmerich

Director

Roland Emmerich

Roland Emmerich

Producer

Mark Gordon

Mark Gordon

Producer

Harald Kloser

Harald Kloser

Screenplay

Roland Emmerich

Roland Emmerich

Screenplay

Michael Wimer

Producer

Ueli Steiger

Ueli Steiger

Director of Photography

Jean-Vincent Puzos

Jean-Vincent Puzos

Production Design

Alexander Berner

Alexander Berner

Editor

Odile Dicks-Mireaux

Odile Dicks-Mireaux

Costume Design

Renée April

Costume Design

Karen E. Goulekas

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jesper Kjölsrud

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jim Mitchell

Visual Effects Supervisor

Steve Dent

Steve Dent

Stunt Coordinator

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.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)TP
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 10,000 BC.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 10,000 BC

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

What is 10,000 BC about?

A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.

Who directed 10,000 BC?

10,000 BC was directed by Roland Emmerich.

Who stars in 10,000 BC?

The principal cast of 10,000 BC includes Steven Strait, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis, Nathanael Baring, Mo Zinal.

When was 10,000 BC released and how long is it?

10,000 BC was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.

What was the box office and production budget of 10,000 BC?

10,000 BC had a reported production budget of $105M and grossed $269.8M at the worldwide box office (2.57 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for 10,000 BC?

The original motion picture soundtrack for 10,000 BC was composed by Harald Kloser, Thomas Wander.

What is the age rating and content advisory for 10,000 BC?

10,000 BC 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.).