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Salvation Boulevard (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Salvation Boulevard is a 2011 comedy thriller directed by George Ratliff, starring Greg Kinnear, Pierce Brosnan and Marisa Tomei. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $89,182 worldwide on a $5.5 million budget. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
22%
worldwide gross
$89.2K
Metascore
35
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Salvation Boulevard (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
George Ratliff
Genres
Thriller , Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$5.5M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Salvation Boulevard About?

The premise of Salvation Boulevard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A seemingly ordinary day spirals into a chaotic struggle for survival when a man inadvertently witnesses a shocking incident involving a popular televangelist. Now caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous cult, he must fight to clear his name and evade their relentless pursuit. The situation quickly escalates into a wild and unpredictable chase filled with unexpected twists and darkly comedic moments as he desperately seeks to escape their grasp.

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Cast & crew

Salvation Boulevard Cast

Greg Kinnear leads the cast, with Pierce Brosnan and Marisa Tomei. Directed by George Ratliff.

From the director

More from George Ratliff

More films directed by George Ratliff, best-rated first: Joshua, Hell House and Welcome Home.

Full filmography
Ratings

Salvation Boulevard Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Salvation Boulevard 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Plot

Salvation Boulevard Plot Summary

What happens in Salvation Boulevard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the heart of a sprawling megachurch known as the Church of the Third Millennium, led by the charismatic Pastor Dan Day, a family of former Deadheads, the Vandermeers, find themselves navigating an intricate maze of faith and morality. Carl Vandermeer, portrayed by Greg Kinnear, his devoted wife Gwen, and stepdaughter Angie immerse themselves in their spiritual journey. The story ignites with a fiery debate between Pastor Dan and Professor Paul Blaylock, a vocal atheist, which transitions into an unexpected invitation for drinks at the professor’s college.

Full summary

The whole story of Salvation Boulevard, scene by scene

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Box office

Salvation Boulevard Box Office & Budget

Salvation Boulevard grossed $89,182 worldwide on a $5.5 million budget. $28,468 came from the US and Canada and $60,714 (68%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$89.2K

US & Canada
$28.5K
International
$60.7K
Budget
$5.5M
US & Canada 32% Rest of the world 68%
Videos

Salvation Boulevard Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Salvation Boulevard.

'Salvation Boulevard' Trailer HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Salvation Boulevard?

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 event leads to the shocking death of Professor Blaylock?

Cars

Cars in Salvation Boulevard

16 cars on screen, including the 1998 Dodge Caravan and the 1998 Dodge Ram Van.

All 16 cars
  • 1998 Dodge Caravan in Salvation Boulevard 1998 Dodge Caravan Important role
  • 1998 Dodge Ram Van in Salvation Boulevard 1998 Dodge Ram Van Important role
  • 2009 Ford Explorer in Salvation Boulevard 2009 Ford Explorer Important role
  • 2007 Lincoln Navigator in Salvation Boulevard 2007 Lincoln Navigator Important role

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FAQ

Salvation Boulevard FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Salvation Boulevard, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Salvation Boulevard?

Salvation Boulevard runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Salvation Boulevard released?

Salvation Boulevard was released on July 15, 2011.

Who directed Salvation Boulevard?

Salvation Boulevard was directed by George Ratliff.

More films by George Ratliff

Who is in the cast of Salvation Boulevard?

Salvation Boulevard stars Greg Kinnear, Pierce Brosnan and Marisa Tomei.

How much did Salvation Boulevard make at the box office?

Salvation Boulevard grossed $89,182 worldwide ($28,468 domestic, $60,714 international) on a budget of $5.5 million.

How is Salvation Boulevard rated?

Salvation Boulevard has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.

Does Salvation Boulevard have a post-credit scene?

No. Salvation Boulevard has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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