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Hell and Back Again (2011): Ratings & Box Office

Hell and Back Again (2011) movie poster

Hell and Back Again is a 2011 action documentary directed by Danfung Dennis. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $40,949 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$40.9K
award nomination
1
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Hell and Back Again (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Danfung Dennis
Genres
Action , History , War , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Docurama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hell and Back Again About?

The premise of Hell and Back Again without spoilers.

In 2009, US Marines conducted a risky helicopter operation targeting Taliban positions in southern Afghanistan. Photojournalist Danfung Dennis accompanied the mission, documenting the intense combat. Following the operation, the film focuses on Sergeant Nathan Harris, who returns home injured and struggling with the psychological effects of war. The documentary explores his difficult journey to readjust to civilian life, highlighting the love and support of his wife, Ashley, as he confronts his trauma.

Hell and Back Again Themes & Keywords

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  • child
  • post traumatic stress disorder
  • military and war documentary
  • afghanistan
  • inner title card
  • shopping
  • oxycontin
  • morphine
  • broken hip
  • dog
  • knee wound
  • suicidal thoughts
+38 more
  • illness
  • translator
  • memory
  • rain
  • drive thru restaurant
  • shooting game
  • paranoia
  • playing bagpipes
  • dressing someone
  • scooter chair
  • subjective camera
  • subtitled scene
  • apology
  • shooting
  • reference to god
  • fear
  • photograph
  • cigarette smoking
  • dead body
  • rage
  • anger
  • patriotism
  • tears
  • crying
  • american flag
  • prayer
  • year 2009
  • kiss
  • memorial service
  • parking lot
  • shopping mall
  • flash forward
  • flashback
  • watching tv
  • tv news
  • military
  • chaplain
  • suffering
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Crew

The Director of Hell and Back Again

Directed by Danfung Dennis.

Ratings

Hell and Back Again Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Hell and Back Again 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Box office

Hell and Back Again Box Office

Hell and Back Again grossed $40,949 worldwide. $40,634 came from the US and Canada and $315 (1%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$40.9K

US & Canada
$40.6K
International
$315
US & Canada 99% Rest of the world 1%
Awards

Hell and Back Again Awards & Nominations

Hell and Back Again was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Hell and Back Again Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hell and Back Again.

Hell and Back Again - Trailer
Details

Hell and Back Again Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “В ад и обратно” and “לגיהינום ובחזרה”.

Also known as
  • В ад и обратно
  • לגיהינום ובחזרה
  • До Ада и обратно
  • Ida y vuelta al infierno
  • 重回地狱
  • 헬 앤 백 어게인
  • 重回地獄

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FAQ

Hell and Back Again FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hell and Back Again, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hell and Back Again?

Hell and Back Again runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Hell and Back Again released?

Hell and Back Again was released on October 1, 2011.

Who directed Hell and Back Again?

Hell and Back Again was directed by Danfung Dennis.

How much did Hell and Back Again make at the box office?

Hell and Back Again grossed $40,949 worldwide ($40,634 domestic, $315 international).

How is Hell and Back Again rated?

Hell and Back Again has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Was Hell and Back Again nominated for any awards?

Hell and Back Again received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Hell and Back Again have a post-credit scene?

No. Hell and Back Again has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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