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3.7 / 10(337 votes)IMDbR20081h 35m$743 Worldwide GrossCanada, Germany

Far Cry

Synopsis

Jack Carver, a former member of the Special Forces takes the journalist Valerie Cardinal to an Island to visit her uncle Max who is working in a Military complex on the Island. As they arrive Valerie gets captured by the minions of Doctor Krüger. After the destruction of his boat Jack finds out about the true purpose of the Facilities on the Island, which is the creation of genetic soldiers.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Far Cry The Movie | Trailer (2008 Movie)

Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-18

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 17, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 7, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0x ROI)

Production Budget

$30M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$743

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0x

-$30M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $30MWorldwide: $743

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Uwe Boll
Screenplay & Story
Michael Roesch, Peter Scheerer
Original Score
Jessica de Rooij
Original Title
Far Cry
Country of Origin
Canada, Germany
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Budget
$30M
Worldwide Gross
$743
Production Studios
Brightlight Pictures, Boll KG, Far Cry Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Uwe Boll

Screenplay & Story

Michael Roesch, Peter Scheerer

Original Score & Music

Jessica de Rooij

Director of Photography

Mathias Neumann

Film Editing

Karen Porter

Producers

Wolfgang Herold, Shawn Williamson, Uwe Boll

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Roesch

Screenplay

Uwe Boll

Uwe Boll

Director

Peter Scheerer

Screenplay

Shawn Williamson

Producer

Uwe Boll

Uwe Boll

Producer

Carla Hetland

Costume Design

Mathias Neumann

Mathias Neumann

Director of Photography

Karen Porter

Editor

Tink

Production Design

Florian Gellinger

Visual Effects Supervisor

Phil Jones

Visual Effects Supervisor

Doug Oddy

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ed Anders

Stunt Coordinator

Jessica de Rooij

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Far Cry.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Far Cry

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

What is Far Cry about?

Jack Carver, a former member of the Special Forces takes the journalist Valerie Cardinal to an Island to visit her uncle Max who is working in a Military complex on the Island. As they arrive Valerie gets captured by the minions of Doctor Krüger. After the destruction of his boat Jack finds out about the true purpose of the Facilities on the Island, which is the creation of genetic soldiers.

Who directed Far Cry?

Far Cry was directed by Uwe Boll.

Who stars in Far Cry?

The principal cast of Far Cry includes Til Schweiger, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Udo Kier, Natalia Avelon, Don S. Davis.

When was Far Cry released and how long is it?

Far Cry was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

What was the box office and production budget of Far Cry?

Far Cry had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $743 at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Far Cry?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Far Cry was composed by Jessica de Rooij.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Far Cry?

Far Cry holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).