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6.1 / 10(288 votes)IMDbR20081h 53m$11.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Stop-Loss

“The bravest place to stand is by each other's side.”

Synopsis

A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army.

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Stop-Loss - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-04

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 28, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 28, 2008

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.45x ROI)

Production Budget

$25M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$11.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.45x

-$13.8M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $25MWorldwide: $11.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kimberly Peirce
Screenplay & Story
Mark Richard, Kimberly Peirce
Original Score
John Powell
Original Title
Stop-Loss
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 53m
Production Budget
$25M
Worldwide Gross
$11.2M
Production Studios
MTV Films, Peirce Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kimberly Peirce

Screenplay & Story

Mark Richard, Kimberly Peirce

Original Score & Music

John Powell

Director of Photography

Chris Menges

Film Editing

Claire Simpson

Producers

Kimberly Peirce, Scott Rudin, Mark Roybal, Gregory Goodman

Department Leadership Roster

Kimberly Peirce

Kimberly Peirce

Director

Kimberly Peirce

Kimberly Peirce

Producer

Scott Rudin

Scott Rudin

Producer

Mark Roybal

Producer

Chris Menges

Chris Menges

Director of Photography

John Powell

John Powell

Original Music Composer

Claire Simpson

Claire Simpson

Editor

Mark Richard

Mark Richard

Writer

Kimberly Peirce

Kimberly Peirce

Writer

Gregory Goodman

Gregory Goodman

Producer

David Wasco

David Wasco

Production Design

Marlene Stewart

Marlene Stewart

Costume Design

Doug Coleman

Doug Coleman

Stunt Coordinator

Jeff Dashnaw

Jeff Dashnaw

Stunt Coordinator

Jimmy N. Roberts

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)MA15+

Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.

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 Stop-Loss.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stop-Loss

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

What is Stop-Loss about?

A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army.

Who directed Stop-Loss?

Stop-Loss was directed by Kimberly Peirce.

Who stars in Stop-Loss?

The principal cast of Stop-Loss includes Ryan Phillippe, Abbie Cornish, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Channing Tatum, Josef Sommer.

When was Stop-Loss released and how long is it?

Stop-Loss was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.

What was the box office and production budget of Stop-Loss?

Stop-Loss had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $11.2M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Stop-Loss?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Stop-Loss was composed by John Powell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Stop-Loss?

Stop-Loss holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).