Coriolanus (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Coriolanus is a 2011 drama thriller. It is based on Coriolanus by William Shakespeare and Sylvan Barnet. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $2.4 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2012. Critics gave it 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Weinstein Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Coriolanus About?
The premise of Coriolanus without spoilers, adapted from Coriolanus by William Shakespeare and Sylvan Barnet. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In ancient Rome, the respected General Caius Martius, known as Coriolanus, finds himself caught in a web of political intrigue and personal conflict as he pursues the high office of Consul. Facing rejection from the people, his anger ignites a dangerous rebellion, forcing his banishment. Driven by vengeance, Coriolanus forms a tense partnership with his longtime adversary, Tullus Aufidius, to confront the city that once celebrated him. The conflict threatens to tear Rome apart.
Coriolanus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- food shortage
- molotov cocktail
- mockery
- senator
- protest
- grain silo
- megaphone
- barbed wire fence
- police barricade
- police shield
- collateral damage
- bomb on bus
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- shooting cans
- armored personnel carrier
- military dress uniform
- tribute to a hero
- champagne
- condemnation
- whistling
- speech
- sleeping on the ground
- hiking
- antium
- invasion
- ak 47
- lowering a flag to the ground
- cutting wrist
- tear on cheek
- kneeling
- signing a peace treaty
- stabbed multiple times
- character name as title
- coriolanus character
- sharpening a knife
- banishment
- blindfold
- tragedy drama
- r. fiennes and v. redgrave
- battle scar
- crashing through a window
- bloody face
- knife fight
- urban combat
- shoulder launched missile
- bb gun
- interrogation
- shot in the head
- shot point blank
- shield
- modern day adaptation
Coriolanus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Coriolanus 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 58% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
7 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.4 /5
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Coriolanus Plot Summary
What happens in Coriolanus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In an unnamed Balkan city-state, often referred to as “a place that calls itself Rome,” a significant civil unrest unfolds as citizens protest against the withholding of grain supplies and the erosion of their civil liberties due to an ongoing conflict between Rome and the Volsci. The rioters, fueled by their frustration, particularly target Caius Martius, a formidable Roman general they blame for the dire situation. During a tense encounter, Martius openly exhibits disdain towards the common people, reinforcing their anger towards him.
Full summary
The whole story of Coriolanus, scene by scene
Coriolanus Box Office
Coriolanus grossed $2.4 million worldwide. $757,195 came from the US and Canada and $1.7 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.4M
- US & Canada
- $757.2K
- International
- $1.7M
Coriolanus Awards & Nominations
Coriolanus earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2012.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer – Ralph Fiennes
Coriolanus Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Coriolanus.
How Well Do You Know Coriolanus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What honorary title is Caius Martius bestowed with after his victorious return to Rome?
Cars in Coriolanus
24 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI W221 and the 1996 Dodge Caravan.
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Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI W221 Important role -
1996 Dodge Caravan Minor role -
1992 Hummer Minor role -
2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse W463 Minor role
Coriolanus Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Coriolano” and “Кориолан”.
- Also known as
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- Coriolano
- Кориолан
- Koryalanus Faciası
- Koriolan
- 科里奥兰纳斯
- Ennemis jurés
- Κοριολανός
- קוריולאנוס
- 코리올라누스: 세기의 라이벌
- Koriolāns
- Коріолан
- 王者逆襲, კორიოლანუსი
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- 英雄叛國記
- จอมคนคลั่งล้างโคตร
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Movies Like Coriolanus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Tragedy of Coriolanus, Corbari and Rome Wants Another Caesar.
Coriolanus FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Coriolanus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Coriolanus?
Coriolanus runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Coriolanus released?
Coriolanus was released on December 2, 2011.
How much did Coriolanus make at the box office?
Coriolanus grossed $2.4 million worldwide ($757,195 domestic, $1.7 million international).
How is Coriolanus rated?
Coriolanus has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 79 on Metacritic, 58% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Is Coriolanus based on a book?
Yes. Coriolanus is adapted from Coriolanus by William Shakespeare, Sylvan Barnet and Reuben Brower.
Was Coriolanus nominated for any awards?
Coriolanus received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Coriolanus have a post-credit scene?
No. Coriolanus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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