The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Battle of Shaker Heights is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle, starring Amy Smart, Shia LaBeouf and Anson Mount. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes and earned $280,351 worldwide. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Directors
- Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Battle of Shaker Heights About?
The premise of The Battle of Shaker Heights without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the challenges of high school, Kelly Ernswiler finds comfort and camaraderie in military reenactments with his friend Bart. However, he faces personal difficulties, including a father struggling with addiction, and grapples with unrequited feelings for Tabby, Bart’s sister. Dealing with bullying from a dominant classmate further complicates matters, forcing Kelly to confront the complexities of adolescence and search for his place while discovering what truly matters.
The Battle of Shaker Heights Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- wetting oneself
- high school
- school
- reference to led zeppelin
- painter
- bully comeuppance
- artist
- war reenactment
- teenager
- father son relationship
- bully
The Battle of Shaker Heights Cast
Amy Smart leads the cast, with Shia LaBeouf and Anson Mount. Directed by Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Kyle Rankin
- Co-director Efram Potelle
More from Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle
More films directed by Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle, best-rated first: Run Hide Fight, The Witch Files, Night of the Living Deb and Infestation.
The Battle of Shaker Heights Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Battle of Shaker Heights 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 4.1
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The Battle of Shaker Heights Plot Summary
What happens in The Battle of Shaker Heights 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
Kelly Ernswiler, who is well-acquainted with the excitement of historical reenactments, finds himself working alongside his love interest, Sarah, and his childhood friend, Bart Bowland, at their local shop. The backdrop of Bart’s family is particularly intriguing: his father Abe, a dedicated advocate for those battling addiction, embodies resilience after overcoming five years of personal struggle; his mother Eve excels as a talented commercial artist known for her creativity; and his older sister Tabby is on the verge of getting married to the charming businessman, Miner Weber.
Full summary
The whole story of The Battle of Shaker Heights, scene by scene
The Battle of Shaker Heights Box Office
The Battle of Shaker Heights grossed $280,351 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$280.4K
- US & Canada
- $280.4K
The Battle of Shaker Heights Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Battle of Shaker Heights.
How Well Do You Know The Battle of Shaker Heights?
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 Kelly Ernswiler's love interest?
Cars in The Battle of Shaker Heights
14 cars on screen, including the Willys MB 'Jeep' and the 2002 BMW 3 E46.
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2001 Hyundai Elantra Important role -
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Important role
The Battle of Shaker Heights Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “La battaglia di Shaker Heights” and “O Nerd Vai à Guerra”.
- Also known as
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- La battaglia di Shaker Heights
- O Nerd Vai à Guerra
- הקרב של שייקר הייטס
- Háborúzni mentem
- Kelly!
- Битва При Шейкер-Xайтс
- Битката за Шейкър Хайтс
- Bitwa pod Shaker Heights
- Hayal Savaşları
- Die Schlachten von Shaker Heights
- 배틀 오브 쉐이커 하이츠
- Битва під Шейкер Хейтс
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The Battle of Shaker Heights FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Battle of Shaker Heights, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Battle of Shaker Heights?
The Battle of Shaker Heights runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was The Battle of Shaker Heights released?
The Battle of Shaker Heights was released on August 22, 2003.
Who directed The Battle of Shaker Heights?
The Battle of Shaker Heights was directed by Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle.
More films by Kyle Rankin Who is in the cast of The Battle of Shaker Heights?
The Battle of Shaker Heights stars Amy Smart, Shia LaBeouf and Anson Mount, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Battle of Shaker Heights make at the box office?
The Battle of Shaker Heights grossed $280,351 worldwide.
How is The Battle of Shaker Heights rated?
The Battle of Shaker Heights has 6.0/10 on IMDb and 33 on Metacritic.
Does The Battle of Shaker Heights have a post-credit scene?
No. The Battle of Shaker Heights has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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