The Art of War (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Art of War is a 2000 action thriller directed by Christian Duguay, starring Wesley Snipes. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $40.4 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. Critics gave it 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Christian Duguay
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Art of War About?
The premise of The Art of War without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Framed for a crime he didn't commit, Anthony "Treach" Criss, a skilled operative, finds himself targeted by dangerous North Korean terrorists. He must utilize his expertise to evade them while simultaneously working to thwart a devastating nuclear attack. This action-thriller delivers intense sequences and showcases a relentless pursuit of justice.
The Art of War Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hero murders a woman
- nude wears eyeglasses
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet camaro
- chevrolet suburban
- van
- dodge ram van
- ford motor vehicle
- truck
- ford truck
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- statue of liberty new york city
- villainess
- chevrolet the car
- dodge the car
- ford the car
- cadillac the car
- duguay and d. sutherland
- united nations
- murder
- die hard scenario
- secretary general
- blood splatter
- hospital fight
- frame up
- stylized violence
- gore
- funeral
- suspense
- spy hero
- hitman
- on the run
- sniper rifle
- sniper
- rooftop chase
- car chase
- disarming someone
- kung fu
- mixed martial arts
- hapkido
- hand to hand combat
- showdown
- beretta
- glock
- gun fu
- blood
- brawl
- fistfight
- gunfight
The Art of War Cast
Wesley Snipes stars in The Art of War. Directed by Christian Duguay.
- Director Christian Duguay
More from Christian Duguay
More films directed by Christian Duguay, best-rated first: A Bag of Marbles, Extreme Ops, Ride Above and Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues.
The Art of War Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Art of War 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 30 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 57% User score
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The Art of War Plot Summary
What happens in The Art of War 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
Neil Shaw, portrayed by Wesley Snipes, is a skilled operative for the United Nations’ covert dirty-tricks division, where he employs espionage and morally ambiguous tactics to maintain global peace and diplomacy. While in Hong Kong, Shaw adeptly infiltrates a lavish Chinese New Year celebration hosted by the influential business magnate David Chan. Here, he skillfully hacks into a laptop belonging to a North Korean Defense Minister, using his findings to blackmail the official over misappropriated U.N. aid funds, thereby facilitating ongoing negotiations with South Korea. However, his cover is blown, leading to a tense escape from the party, during which Shaw sustains a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
Full summary
The whole story of The Art of War, scene by scene
The Art of War Box Office & Budget
The Art of War grossed $40.4 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 67% of what it cost. $30.2 million came from the US and Canada and $10.2 million (25%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$40.4M
67% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $30.2M
- International
- $10.2M
- Budget
- $60M
The Art of War Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Art of War.
How Well Do You Know The Art of War?
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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Who is the main character of 'The Art of War'?
Cars in The Art of War
51 cars on screen, including the 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1979 Chevrolet Camaro.
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1994 Dodge Ram Van Important role
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Movies Like The Art of War
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Art of War II: Betrayal, The Art of War III: Retribution and War.
The Art of War FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Art of War, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Art of War?
The Art of War runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was The Art of War released?
The Art of War was released on August 25, 2000.
Who directed The Art of War?
The Art of War was directed by Christian Duguay.
More films by Christian Duguay Who is in the cast of The Art of War?
The Art of War stars Wesley Snipes.
How much did The Art of War make at the box office?
The Art of War grossed $40.4 million worldwide ($30.2 million domestic, $10.2 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is The Art of War rated?
The Art of War has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 30 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does The Art of War have a post-credit scene?
No. The Art of War has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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