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7.4 / 10(4,220 votes)IMDbR20012h 11m$97M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, France, Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom

Enemy at the Gates

“A single bullet can change history.”

Synopsis

A Russian and a German sniper play a game of cat-and-mouse during the Battle of Stalingrad in WWII.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Enemy At The Gates - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Berlin International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 16, 2001

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 14, 2001

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.43x ROI)

Production Budget

$68M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$97M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.43x

+$29M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $68MWorldwide: $97M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Screenplay & Story
Jean-Jacques Annaud, Alain Godard
Original Score
James Horner
Original Title
Enemy at the Gates
Country of Origin
United States of America, France, Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
German, English, Russian
Runtime
2h 11m
Production Budget
$68M
Worldwide Gross
$97M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Mandalay Pictures, KC Medien, Reperage, DOS, MP Film Management, Little Bird, Lions Gate Films, Swanford Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Screenplay & Story

Jean-Jacques Annaud, Alain Godard

Original Score & Music

James Horner

Director of Photography

Robert Fraisse, Geoff Boyle

Film Editing

Noëlle Boisson, Humphrey Dixon

Producers

Jean-Jacques Annaud, Alain Godard, Roland Pellegrino, Jörg Reichl, John D. Schofield

Department Leadership Roster

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Producer

Gudrun Leyendecker

Costume Design

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Screenplay

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Director

James Horner

James Horner

Original Music Composer

Janty Yates

Costume Design

Alain Godard

Alain Godard

Screenplay

Noëlle Boisson

Noëlle Boisson

Editor

Humphrey Dixon

Editor

Robert Fraisse

Robert Fraisse

Director of Photography

Wolf Kroeger

Production Design

John D. Schofield

Producer

Peter Chiang

Visual Effects Supervisor

Phillip Grannuci

Stunt Coordinator

Jim Dowdall

Stunt Coordinator

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

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
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)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Enemy at the Gates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Enemy at the Gates

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

What is Enemy at the Gates about?

A Russian and a German sniper play a game of cat-and-mouse during the Battle of Stalingrad in WWII.

Who directed Enemy at the Gates?

Enemy at the Gates was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.

Who stars in Enemy at the Gates?

The principal cast of Enemy at the Gates includes Jude Law, Joseph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Ed Harris, Bob Hoskins.

When was Enemy at the Gates released and how long is it?

Enemy at the Gates was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.

What was the box office and production budget of Enemy at the Gates?

Enemy at the Gates had a reported production budget of $68M and grossed $97M at the worldwide box office (1.43 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Enemy at the Gates?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Enemy at the Gates was composed by James Horner.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Enemy at the Gates?

Enemy at the Gates holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).