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Movie Info

Release Date: May 12, 2011
Runtime: 88 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Action Science Fiction Comedy
Budget: $14,350,531
Revenue: $3,964,682
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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91%
Tomatometer
75
75/100
Metacritic
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6.5/10
TMDB
2,238 votes
⭐
6.6/10
IMDb
115,430 votes
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Attack the Block

2011

"Defend your turf, fight for your life."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Attack of the Block? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Ataque ao PrΓ©dio? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: η•°ζ˜Ÿε€§δ½œζˆ°? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RU: Π§ΡƒΠΆΠΈΠ΅ Π½Π° Ρ€Π°ΠΉΠΎΠ½Π΅? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Atacul All international titles (6) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $14,350,531
Revenue: $3,964,682
Profit -$-10,385,849
ROI -72.4% (0.3x)

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Cast of Attack the Block

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Keywords

#london, england 129 #alien 53 #creature 43 #chase 37 #alien invasion 27 #street gang 25 #car crash 21 #social satire 12 #arrest 9 #fireworks 8 #cannabis 6 #car fire 5 #meteor 5 #playground 4 #race 3

Trivia & Fun Facts about Attack the Block

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  • The film was shot on location in South London, specifically in the areas around Brixton and Herne Hill, which provided an authentic urban backdrop for the story.

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  • The character of Pest, played by Alex Esmail, was inspired by the real-life experiences of young people growing up in South London, highlighting the challenges and camaraderie within urban communities.

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  • The film features a unique blend of music, including tracks from artists like Basement Jaxx, which helped to establish the energetic and youthful tone of the movie.

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  • During one scene, a character mistakenly refers to the aliens as 'monsters' when they are explicitly called 'creatures' in the film, creating a continuity error.

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  • Director Joe Cornish makes a cameo appearance in the film, further connecting him to the story and the world he created.

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  • The film has a thematic connection to other British science fiction works, particularly those that explore social issues within urban environments, such as '28 Days Later' and 'Shaun of the Dead'.

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  • The alien creatures were designed using a combination of practical effects and CGI, allowing for a more tactile and immersive experience during action scenes.

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