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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003): Cast & Ratings

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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a 2003 action sci-fi film directed by Stephen Norrington, starring Sean Connery, Tony Curran and Peta Wilson. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $179.3 million worldwide on a $78 million budget. Critics gave it 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
worldwide gross
$179.3M
Metascore
30
budget
$78M
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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Fantasy
Original language
English
Budget
$78M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen About?

The premise of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As the Victorian era faces a looming crisis, a group of iconic literary characters are assembled to combat a growing threat. Led by the intrepid adventurer Alan Quatermain, this extraordinary team includes Mina Harker, the Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Sawyer, Captain Nemo, and Dorian Gray. They must overcome their personal conflicts and work together to stop a villain’s scheme that could plunge the world into chaos and war.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • library
  • year 1899
  • steampunk
  • mina murray character
  • the invisible man character
  • time bomb
  • reference to the picture of dorian gray the novel
  • eternal youth
  • deal with the devil
  • portrait
  • fear of aging
  • reference to oscar wilde
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  • reference to professor moriarty
  • moriarty
  • invisibility potion
  • reference to tom sawyer the novel
  • invisible
  • invisibility formula
  • deception
  • supernatural power
  • love
  • kiss
  • captain nemo character
  • dr. jekyll and mr. hyde characters
  • dorian gray character
  • tom sawyer character
  • reference to sherlock holmes
  • allan quartermain character
  • mina harker character
  • domination
  • dominion
  • world domination
  • dictator
  • insane man
  • overlord
  • scheme
  • fangs
  • vein
  • sucking blood
  • vampiress
  • blood sucker
  • creature
  • night
  • creature of the night
  • assembly
  • league
  • team
  • band
  • septet
  • mediterranean sea
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Cast & crew

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Cast

Sean Connery leads the cast, with Tony Curran and Peta Wilson. Directed by Stephen Norrington; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

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From the director

More from Stephen Norrington

One more film directed by Stephen Norrington: Blade.

Full filmography
Ratings

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

Plot

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Plot Summary

What happens in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the year 1899, a group of men disguised as German soldiers launches a daring attack on the Bank of England, seizing precious blueprints crafted by the legendary Leonardo Da Vinci for Venice’s foundations. Soon after, another group, led by the enigmatic Fantom, dons British officer uniforms to abduct German scientists and obliterate a factory, heightening tensions between the United Kingdom and Germany—an escalation that threatens the peace and risks plunging the world into war. Both attacks showcase cutting-edge weaponry of the era, including tanks and machine guns.

Full summary

The whole story of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, scene by scene

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Box office

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Box Office & Budget

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen grossed $179.3 million worldwide on a $78 million budget, 2.3 times what it cost. $66.5 million came from the US and Canada and $112.8 million (63%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$179.3M

2.3× its budget

US & Canada
$66.5M
International
$112.8M
Budget
$78M
US & Canada 37% Rest of the world 63%
Videos

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen ≣ 2003 ≣ Trailer
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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?

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 leader of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?

Cars

Cars in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

2 cars on screen: the NemoMobile and the Vickers-Armstrongs FV 4006 Centurion ARV.

  • NemoMobile in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen NemoMobile Important role
  • Vickers-Armstrongs FV 4006 Centurion ARV in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Vickers-Armstrongs FV 4006 Centurion ARV Minor role
Details

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Also Known As

39 alternative titles, including “i symmahia” and “Liga izuzetnih džentlmena”.

Also known as
  • i symmahia
  • Liga izuzetnih džentlmena
  • Ligata na neobiknovenite
  • Liga vydayushchikhsya dzhentl'menov
  • Liha vydatnykh dzhentlʹmeniv
  • Die Liga der aussergwöhnlichen Gentlemen
  • 奇幻兵團LXG
  • La liga de los hombres extraordinarios
  • Die Liga der außergewöhnlichen Gentlemen
  • La leggenda degli uomini straordinari
  • Лига выдающихся джентльменов
  • Muhteşem Kahramanlar
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  • La Ligue des Gentlemen Extraordinaires
  • 天降奇兵
  • A szövetség
  • Liga de Cavalheiros Extraordinários
  • Liga niezwykłych dżentelmenów
  • Det hemmelighedsfulde selskab
  • Лигата на необикновените
  • Liga výjimečných
  • เดอะ ลีค : มหัศจรรย์ชน คนพิทักษ์โลก
  • Η Συμμαχία
  • Liga výnimočných
  • Herrasmiesliiga
  • ג'נטלמנים מובחרים
  • リーグ・オブ・レジェンド/時空を超えた戦い
  • Liga gentlemenilor extraordinari
  • 젠틀맨 리그
  • A Liga Extraordinária
  • La lliga dels homes extraordinaris
  • Ліга видатних джентльменів
  • La liga extraordinaria
  • Družba pravih džentlmena
  • Liiga
  • Ekstraordinariu džentelmenu lyga
  • Лига изузетних џентлмена
  • Družba pravih gospodov
  • انجمن نجیب‌زادگان عجیب
  • Liên Minh Bá Đạo

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FAQ

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen released?

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was released on July 11, 2003.

Who directed The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was directed by Stephen Norrington.

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Who is in the cast of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen stars Sean Connery, Tony Curran and Peta Wilson, among 6 credited actors.

How much did The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen make at the box office?

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen grossed $179.3 million worldwide ($66.5 million domestic, $112.8 million international) on a budget of $78 million.

How is The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen rated?

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 30 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen have a post-credit scene?

No. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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