The Expendables (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Expendables is a 2010 action thriller starring Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li and Jason Statham. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $274.5 million worldwide on a $80 million budget. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
English What Is The Expendables About?
The premise of The Expendables without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A covert CIA operation unexpectedly becomes a perilous fight for survival when a team of elite mercenaries finds themselves facing overwhelming odds. Led by the experienced Barney Ross, this group of hardened warriors—known as The Expendables—grapples with their pasts and the possibility of redemption as they confront a deadly mission and the prospect of ultimate sacrifice.
The Expendables Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- action hero
- showdown
- machismo
- tough guy
- machine gun
- explosion
- terrorist
- drinking beer
- alcohol
- warrior
- 2010s
- battlefield
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- death
- fistfight
- final battle
- wisecrack humor
- fight to the death
- gun
- weapon
- mercenary
- martial arts
- rescue mission
- blood splatter
- lens flare
- straight razor
- gore
- gunfight
- battle
- heroism
- assassination attempt
- violence
- bodyguard
- regret
- cauliflower ear
- fight
- abusive boyfriend
- tattoo parlor
- subtitled scene
- shootout
- pistol
- tattoo artist
- damsel in distress
- airplane
- seaplane
- directed by star
- ensemble cast
- cult film
- cockpit
- pilot
- thug
The Expendables Cast
Sylvester Stallone leads the cast, with Jet Li and Jason Statham.
The Expendables Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Expendables 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Expendables Plot Summary
What happens in The Expendables 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
A group of elite mercenaries known as the Expendables embark on a daring mission in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia to thwart local pirates from carrying out their threat to execute hostages. This formidable team is led by Barney Ross, who is joined by former SAS operative and knife expert Lee Christmas, martial artist Yin Yang, sniper Gunnar Jensen, and their skilled companions. During a high-stakes encounter, Jensen sparks a fierce firefight, resulting in numerous pirate casualties. A clash of ideals arises between Yang and Jensen over the ethics of executing a captured pirate, prompting Ross to step in and ultimately dismiss Jensen from the team due to his troubled mental state.
Full summary
The whole story of The Expendables, scene by scene
The Expendables Box Office & Budget
The Expendables grossed $274.5 million worldwide on a $80 million budget, 3.4 times what it cost. $103.1 million came from the US and Canada and $171.4 million (62%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$274.5M
3.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $103.1M
- International
- $171.4M
- Budget
- $80M
The Expendables Trailers & Videos
27 videos: 2 trailers, 5 teasers, 14 clips, 1 featurette and 5 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Official Trailer #2
- Teaser Sneak Peek TV Spot
- Teaser Teaser Trailer
- Teaser In Theaters Today
How Well Do You Know The Expendables?
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 leads the elite group of mercenaries known as The Expendables?
Cars in The Expendables
28 cars on screen, including the AM General M-35 and the 1998 Dodge Durango.
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1987 Ford Bronco Important role
The Expendables Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “The Expendables - Stahlharte Söldner” and “Los mercenarios”.
- Also known as
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- The Expendables - Stahlharte Söldner
- Los mercenarios
- The Expendables - A feláldozhatók
- 敢死队
- I mercenari
- 轟天猛將
- Неудержимые
- The Expendables 1
- Cəhənnəm Mələkləri
- Los Mercenarios: 1
- I mercenari - The Expendables
- Expendables: Postradatelní
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- Expendables: Nezničiteľní
- Expendables : Unité spéciale
- A feláldozhatók
- Os Mercenários
- Cehennem Melekleri
- Niezniszczalni
- Непобедимите
- בלתי נשכחים
- โครตคนทีมมหากาฬ
- Οι Αναλώσιμοι
- エクスペンダブルズ
- بی مصرفها
- Eroi de sacrificiu
- 익스펜더블
- Les Sacrifiés
- Нестримні
- Plaćenici
- 浴血任務
- Los indestructibles
- Плаћеници
- Nesunaikinami
- Plačanci
- Biệt Đội Đánh Thuê
- المرتزقة
- Neiznīcināmie, შეუჩერებელნი
- Els mercenaris
- Palgasõdurid
- मौत के सौदागर
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The Expendables FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Expendables, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Expendables?
The Expendables runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Expendables released?
The Expendables was released on August 13, 2010.
Who is in the cast of The Expendables?
The Expendables stars Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li and Jason Statham.
How much did The Expendables make at the box office?
The Expendables grossed $274.5 million worldwide ($103.1 million domestic, $171.4 million international) on a budget of $80 million.
How is The Expendables rated?
The Expendables has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Expendables have a post-credit scene?
No. The Expendables has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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