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6.2 / 10(1,621 votes)IMDbPG20121h 45m$73.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Here Comes the Boom

“No one will fight for his students like Mr. Voss.”

Synopsis

A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.

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Official International TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-26

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 12, 2012

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 7, 2013

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.74x ROI)

Production Budget

$42M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$73.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.74x

+$31.1M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $42MWorldwide: $73.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Frank Coraci
Screenplay & Story
Kevin James, Allan Loeb
Original Score
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Original Title
Here Comes the Boom
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Budget
$42M
Worldwide Gross
$73.1M
Production Studios
Broken Road Productions, Columbia Pictures, Hey Eddie, Happy Madison Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Frank Coraci

Screenplay & Story

Kevin James, Allan Loeb

Original Score & Music

Rupert Gregson-Williams

Director of Photography

Phil Meheux

Film Editing

Scott Hill

Producers

Marty P. Ewing, Kevin James, Jeff Sussman, Todd Garner

Department Leadership Roster

Frank Coraci

Frank Coraci

Director

Kevin James

Kevin James

Writer

Perry Andelin Blake

Perry Andelin Blake

Production Design

Allan Loeb

Allan Loeb

Writer

Kevin James

Kevin James

Producer

Hope Hanafin

Costume Design

Rupert Gregson-Williams

Rupert Gregson-Williams

Original Music Composer

Phil Meheux

Phil Meheux

Director of Photography

Garrett Warren

Garrett Warren

Stunt Coordinator

Jeff Sussman

Producer

Scott Hill

Editor

Todd Garner

Todd Garner

Producer

Rocco Passionino

Visual Effects Supervisor

Peter G. Travers

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Here Comes the Boom

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

What is Here Comes the Boom about?

A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.

Who directed Here Comes the Boom?

Here Comes the Boom was directed by Frank Coraci.

Who stars in Here Comes the Boom?

The principal cast of Here Comes the Boom includes Kevin James, Salma Hayek Pinault, Henry Winkler, Greg Germann, Joe Rogan.

When was Here Comes the Boom released and how long is it?

Here Comes the Boom was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

What was the box office and production budget of Here Comes the Boom?

Here Comes the Boom had a reported production budget of $42M and grossed $73.1M at the worldwide box office (1.74 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Here Comes the Boom?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Here Comes the Boom was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Here Comes the Boom?

Here Comes the Boom holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).