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Action drama
Pearl Harbor (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Pearl Harbor is a 2001 action drama directed by Michael Bay, starring Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale. It runs 3 hours 3 minutes and earned $449.2 million worldwide on a $140 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Sound Editing. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 3m (183 min)
- Director
- Michael Bay
- Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $140M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is Pearl Harbor About?
The premise of Pearl Harbor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On a December morning in 1941, the lives of two childhood friends and a dedicated nurse intertwine against the backdrop of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. As the devastating assault unfolds, they must face profound challenges, navigating the complexities of love and friendship while enduring immense loss and making difficult sacrifices. Their destinies become forever bound by the events of that fateful day.
Pearl Harbor Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- world war two
- airman
- fighter plane
- fighter pilot
- sailor
- navy base
- aerial battle
- imperial japanese navy
- mitsubishi a6m zero japanese fighter
- hawaii
- sex
- golf
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- santa claus costume
- dentist
- dancer
- origami
- year 1925
- slapping
- child abuse
- panic
- sinking ship
- bombardment
- oil
- u.s. soldier
- world war two soldier
- smoke
- black smoke
- morning
- sunday
- air raid
- japanese military
- japanese navy
- airport
- air raid siren
- beer
- air attack
- infamy
- radar
- surfing
- surfboard
- battleship
- submarine
- admiral
- pacific ocean
- fire
- oil leak
- u.s. military
- american flag
- explosion
- year 1941
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Cast & crew
Pearl Harbor Cast
Ben Affleck leads the cast, with Kate Beckinsale. Directed by Michael Bay.
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Director Michael Bay
From the director
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Ratings
Pearl Harbor Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Pearl Harbor 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 69% User score
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Plot
Pearl Harbor Plot Summary
What happens in Pearl Harbor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 1923, two young boys from Tennessee, Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker, indulge in their dreams of becoming fighter pilots while pretending to fly a crop duster. As best friends, they are united by a shared desire to combat the Germans as a result of the aftermath of World War I. Rafe, the more protective and uneducated of the two, even intervenes to save Danny from his abusive father.
Full summary
The whole story of Pearl Harbor, scene by scene
Box office
Pearl Harbor Box Office & Budget
Pearl Harbor grossed $449.2 million worldwide on a $140 million budget, 3.2 times what it cost. $198.5 million came from the US and Canada and $250.7 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$449.2M
3.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $198.5M
- International
- $250.7M
- Budget
- $140M
US & Canada 44%
Rest of the world 56%
Awards
Pearl Harbor Awards & Nominations
Pearl Harbor won 1 Oscar, including Sound Editing. Its biggest night was the Oscars 2002, with 1 win from 4 nominations.
1 win6 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 2002 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Sound Editing
- Nominated Music (Original Song)
- Nominated Sound
- Nominated Visual Effects
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Critics' Choice 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Best Song
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Golden Globes 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture – Hans Zimmer
Videos
Pearl Harbor Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Pearl Harbor (2001) - Trailer in HD (Fan Remaster)
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Pearl Harbor?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year does the movie Pearl Harbor primarily take place in?
Cars
Cars in Pearl Harbor
29 cars on screen, including the 1941 Buick Super and the 1937 Buick Special.
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1937 Buick Special Minor role -
1939 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Minor role -
1929 Ford Model AA Minor role
Details
Pearl Harbor Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Pearl Harbor: Entre el fuego y la pasión” and “Pearl Harbor - Égi háború”.
- Also known as
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- Pearl Harbor: Entre el fuego y la pasión
- Pearl Harbor - Égi háború
- เพิร์ล ฮาร์เบอร์
- 진주만
- Perl Harbor
- パール・ハーバー
- Pearl Harbour
- Pearl Harbor (Director's Cut)
- Περλ Χάρμπορ
- Перл-Гарбор
- Перл-Харбор
- Перл Харбор
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- 珍珠港
- Пърл Харбър
- פרל הארבור
- Перл Гарбор
- Pērlhārbora
- Perl Harboras
- Trân Châu Cảng, პერლ ჰარბორი
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FAQ
Pearl Harbor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Pearl Harbor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor runs 3 hours 3 minutes (183 minutes).
When was Pearl Harbor released?
Pearl Harbor was released on May 25, 2001.
Who directed Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor was directed by Michael Bay.
More films by Michael Bay Who is in the cast of Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor stars Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale.
How much did Pearl Harbor make at the box office?
Pearl Harbor grossed $449.2 million worldwide ($198.5 million domestic, $250.7 million international) on a budget of $140 million.
How is Pearl Harbor rated?
Pearl Harbor has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 44 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Pearl Harbor win?
Pearl Harbor won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Sound Editing at the Oscars 2002.
Does Pearl Harbor have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Pearl Harbor has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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