Rise of the Guardians (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Rise of the Guardians is a 2012 adventure fantasy film directed by Peter Ramsey, starring Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman and Jude Law. It brings to the screen characters from Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King by William Joyce and Laura Geringer. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $306.9 million worldwide on a $145 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Critics' Choice 2013. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Peter Ramsey
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $145M
- Based on
- Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King by William Joyce and Laura Geringer
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Rise of the Guardians About?
The premise of Rise of the Guardians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Five legendary figures—Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, and Jack Frost—are known as the Guardians, responsible for safeguarding childhood dreams and wonder. When an ancient evil emerges, seeking to destroy their belief, the Guardians must join forces. They discover their powers are fading as children begin to lose faith. Jack Frost, initially excluded from the group, must embrace his destiny and help them restore hope and imagination to children around the globe.
Rise of the Guardians Themes & Keywords
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- single player
- based on film
- movie tie in video game
- nintendo wii
- nintendo 3ds
- xbox 360
- playstation 3
Rise of the Guardians Cast
Alec Baldwin leads the cast, with Hugh Jackman and Jude Law. Directed by Peter Ramsey; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Ramsey
Also Starring in Rise of the Guardians
· 2 moreMore from Peter Ramsey
More films directed by Peter Ramsey, best-rated first: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man & The Spider-Verse Revolution.
Rise of the Guardians Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rise of the Guardians 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 74% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
2.4K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Rise of the Guardians Plot Summary
What happens in Rise of the Guardians 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
As Jack Frost stirs from a slumber lasting centuries, he finds himself cloaked in a mysterious presence that keeps him hidden from the world of mortals. Fast forward three hundred years, and the Man in the Moon awakens Nicholas St. North, summoning him to address the looming threat of Pitch Black, a sinister force poised to unleash a wave of nightmares upon innocent children. Realizing the gravity of this danger, North gathers the other Guardians - E. Aster Bunnymund, Sanderson Mansnoozie, and Toothiana - to craft a strategy against Pitch’s wicked plot. Unbeknownst to Jack, he has been chosen to join this esteemed group, embarking on a significant journey of self-discovery.
Full summary
The whole story of Rise of the Guardians, scene by scene
Rise of the Guardians Box Office & Budget
Rise of the Guardians grossed $306.9 million worldwide on a $145 million budget, 2.1 times what it cost. $103.4 million came from the US and Canada and $203.5 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$306.9M
2.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $103.4M
- International
- $203.5M
- Budget
- $145M
Rise of the Guardians Awards & Nominations
Rise of the Guardians earned 3 award nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Critics' Choice 2013. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Annie Awards 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Golden Globes 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature Film
Rise of the Guardians Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip Rise of the Guardians (2012) - Honorary Tooth Fairies Scene (3/10) | Movieclips
- Behind the Scenes Rise of the Guardians [Behind The Scenes]
How Well Do You Know Rise of the Guardians?
9 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 causes Jack Frost to be invisible to the mortal realm at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Rise of the Guardians
1 car on screen: the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Background role
Rise of the Guardians Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “Die Glorreichen Fünf” and “捍衛聯盟”.
- Also known as
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- Die Glorreichen Fünf
- 捍衛聯盟
- 守护者的崛起
- 守护者
- 五星大聯盟
- Rise of The Guardians 3D
- Les Cinq Légendes
- Viis legendi
- De Eventyrlige Vogtere
- Les Réveil Des Gardiens
- Le 5 leggende
- 五星大联盟
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- Երազների Պահապանները
- Die Hüter des Lichts
- Legendární parta
- שומרי האגדות
- El origen de los guardianes
- 守护者联盟
- A Origem dos Guardiões
- Az öt legenda
- Хранители Снов
- De Vijf Legendes
- Strażnicy marzeń
- ห้าเทพผู้พิทักษ์
- De fem legenderna
- Viisi legendaa
- Efsane Beşli
- Legendárna partia
- Οι Πέντε Θρύλοι
- De Fem Legendene
- Чудната петорка
- ガーディアンズ 伝説の勇者たち
- Cinci eroi de legendă
- 가디언즈
- Вартові легенд
- Le Réveil des Gardiens
- L’origen dels guardians
- Пет легенди
- ظهور محافظان
- Legendos susivienija
- Pet legendi
- Pet legend
- Sự Trỗi Dậy Của Các Vệ Thần
- Leģendārais piecinieks
- نهوض الحراس
- De vijf legendes, სიზმრების მცველი
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Rise of the Guardians FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Rise of the Guardians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rise of the Guardians?
Rise of the Guardians runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Rise of the Guardians released?
Rise of the Guardians was released on November 21, 2012.
Who directed Rise of the Guardians?
Rise of the Guardians was directed by Peter Ramsey.
More films by Peter Ramsey Who is in the cast of Rise of the Guardians?
Rise of the Guardians stars Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman and Jude Law, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Rise of the Guardians make at the box office?
Rise of the Guardians grossed $306.9 million worldwide ($103.4 million domestic, $203.5 million international) on a budget of $145 million.
How is Rise of the Guardians rated?
Rise of the Guardians has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 58 on Metacritic, 74% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Was Rise of the Guardians nominated for any awards?
Rise of the Guardians received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Rise of the Guardians have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Rise of the Guardians has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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