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6.0 / 10(2,387 votes)IMDbPG-1320002h 3m$96.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The 6th Day

“Are you who you think you are?”

Synopsis

A world of the very near future in which cattle, fish, and even the family pet can be cloned. But cloning humans is illegal - that is until family man Adam Gibson comes home from work one day to find a clone has replaced him. Taken from his family and plunged into a sinister world he doesn't understand, Gibson must not only save himself from the assassins who must destroy him to protect their secret, but uncover who and what is behind the horrible things happening to him.

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

The 6th Day (2000) Official Trailer 1 - Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 17, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 27, 2001

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.17x ROI)

Production Budget

$82M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$96.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.17x

+$14.1M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $82MWorldwide: $96.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Roger Spottiswoode
Screenplay & Story
Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley
Original Score
Trevor Rabin
Original Title
The 6th Day
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 3m
Production Budget
$82M
Worldwide Gross
$96.1M
Production Studios
Phoenix Pictures, Jon Davison Productions, Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Roger Spottiswoode

Screenplay & Story

Marianne Wibberley, Cormac Wibberley

Original Score & Music

Trevor Rabin

Director of Photography

Pierre Mignot

Film Editing

Michel Arcand, Mark Conte, Dominique Fortin

Producers

Jon Davison, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mike Medavoy, David Coatsworth, Daniel Petrie Jr.

Department Leadership Roster

Marianne Wibberley

Marianne Wibberley

Screenplay

Cormac Wibberley

Cormac Wibberley

Screenplay

Roger Spottiswoode

Roger Spottiswoode

Director

Peter Kuran

Peter Kuran

Visual Effects Supervisor

Gene Warren Jr.

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jerry Pooler

Visual Effects Supervisor

Michel Arcand

Editor

Mark Conte

Editor

Jon Davison

Jon Davison

Producer

James D. Bissell

James D. Bissell

Production Design

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Producer

Dominique Fortin

Editor

Pierre Mignot

Pierre Mignot

Director of Photography

John Willett

Production Design

Trish Keating

Costume Design

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)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

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

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The 6th Day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The 6th Day

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

What is The 6th Day about?

A world of the very near future in which cattle, fish, and even the family pet can be cloned. But cloning humans is illegal - that is until family man Adam Gibson comes home from work one day to find a clone has replaced him. Taken from his family and plunged into a sinister world he doesn't understand, Gibson must not only save himself from the assassins who must destroy him to protect their secret, but uncover who and what is behind the horrible things happening to him.

Who directed The 6th Day?

The 6th Day was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.

Who stars in The 6th Day?

The principal cast of The 6th Day includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Rapaport, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Rooker, Robert Duvall.

When was The 6th Day released and how long is it?

The 6th Day was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.

What was the box office and production budget of The 6th Day?

The 6th Day had a reported production budget of $82M and grossed $96.1M at the worldwide box office (1.17 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for The 6th Day?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The 6th Day was composed by Trevor Rabin.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The 6th Day?

The 6th Day holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).