300 (2007)
Zack Snyder's visually arresting epic brings Frank Miller's graphic novel to life, chronicling 300 Spartan warriors who defied an empire at Thermopylae.
300 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 300
- Release Year: 2007
- Directed by: Zack Snyder
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, War
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 56m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 7, 2007 (Philippines), March 9, 2007 (United States - R), March 9, 2007 (Canada), March 23, 2007 (United Kingdom - 15), April 5, 2007 (Germany - 16), March 21, 2007 (France - 12), March 16, 2007 (India), April 5, 2007 (New Zealand - R16), April 5, 2007 (Australia - MA 15+), March 30, 2007 (Brazil - 16), March 9, 2007 (Mexico - C), March 23, 2007 (Italy - T), March 23, 2007 (Spain - 18), March 14, 2007 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: Trois Cent (FR), (300) Three Hundred (US), 戰狼300 (HK), 300: Bitva u Thermopyl (CZ), 300 ขุนศึกพันธุ์สะท้านโลก (TH), 斯巴達三百勇士 (CN), 300壯士：斯巴達的逆襲 (TW), 300 (BR)
- Production Companies: Virtual Studios, Legendary Pictures, Hollywood Gang Productions, Atmosphere Entertainment MM, Warner Bros. Pictures, Cruel & Unusual Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
300 - Plot
Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy.
300 - Trailer
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Prepare for glory!
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300 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Zack Snyder
Main Cast
- Gerard Butler
- Lena Headey
- Dominic West
- David Wenham
- Vincent Regan
- Michael Fassbender
- Tom Wisdom
- Andrew Pleavin
- Andrew Tiernan
- Rodrigo Santoro
Writers
- Zack Snyder
- Kurt Johnstad
- Michael B. Gordon
Producers
- Gianni Nunnari
- Bernie Goldmann
- Jeffrey Silver
300 - FAQs
Is 300 based on a true story?
300 is loosely inspired by the real Battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C., where Spartan King Leonidas and roughly 300 warriors held off a massive Persian army. However, the film is primarily adapted from Frank Miller's 1998 graphic novel and takes significant creative liberties with historical facts.
Where can you stream or watch 300?
300 is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It is also available to rent on Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Check JustWatch for the most up-to-date streaming options in your region.
Who are the main actors in 300?
300 stars Gerard Butler as King Leonidas, Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo, Dominic West as the treacherous Theron, David Wenham as narrator Dilios, Michael Fassbender as the fierce Stelios, and Rodrigo Santoro as the god-king Xerxes, among others.
What is 300 about?
300 follows Spartan King Leonidas, who leads an elite force of 300 warriors to defend the narrow pass of Thermopylae against the colossal Persian army of Xerxes. Their legendary sacrifice is credited with uniting Greece and inspiring the birth of Western democracy.
What is the age rating for 300?
300 is rated R in the United States for sequences of intense stylized violence and gore, brief sexuality, and nudity. In the United Kingdom it carries a 15 certificate, while Germany and Australia rated it 16 and MA 15+ respectively.
Who directed 300 and what is his style?
300 was directed by Zack Snyder, known for his hyper-stylized visual approach. Snyder used extensive green-screen photography and slow-motion sequences to replicate the painted aesthetic of Frank Miller's graphic novel, creating a visceral, painterly battle epic unlike any war film before it.
How long is 300 and when was it released?
300 has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes. It was theatrically released on March 9, 2007, in the United States and Canada, with earlier premieres in the Philippines on March 7, 2007, and subsequent international releases throughout March and April 2007.
How much did 300 earn at the box office?
Produced on a budget of approximately $65 million, 300 was a massive commercial success, grossing over $456 million worldwide at the box office. It became one of the highest-grossing R-rated films of 2007 and spawned a sequel, 300: Rise of an Empire, released in 2014.
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