The Peacemaker (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Peacemaker is a 1997 action thriller directed by Mimi Leder, starring Nicole Kidman and George Clooney. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $110.5 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Mimi Leder
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Budget
- $50M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Peacemaker About?
The premise of The Peacemaker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This gripping documentary follows Irish peacemaker Padraig O'Malley as he works to resolve conflicts across the globe. Over five years and spanning three continents, the film chronicles his remarkable journey, highlighting his talent for building trust and fostering understanding between warring factions. It offers a revealing look at the challenges and triumphs of diplomacy in war-torn regions, showcasing the power of negotiation and the importance of finding common ground.
The Peacemaker Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- manhunt
- surveillance
- civil war
- military
- soldier
- shootout
- tough guy
- nuclear bomb
- new york city
- massacre
- terrorism
- murder of a child
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- muslim
- female scientist
- vienna austria
- satellite photograph
- truck
- peace conference
- conspiracy
- computer
- revenge
- bosnian war
- directorial debut
- flashback
- tough girl
- bomb disposal
- loss of loved one
- exploding truck
- grief
- political assassination
- fanatic
- loss of family
- train
- nuclear explosion
- street shootout
- church
- race against time
- exploding building
- train hijack
- sniper
- murder
- mushroom cloud
- time bomb
- murder of a police officer
- robbery
- stealing a nuclear weapon
- u.s. army special forces
- beating
- chase
- united nations
The Peacemaker Cast
Nicole Kidman leads the cast, with George Clooney. Directed by Mimi Leder.
- Director Mimi Leder
More from Mimi Leder
More films directed by Mimi Leder, best-rated first: On the Basis of Sex, Deep Impact, Pay It Forward and Thick as Thieves.
The Peacemaker Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Peacemaker 43 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 61% User score
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The Peacemaker Plot Summary
What happens in The Peacemaker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Outside a church in Pale, Bosnia, a solemn Eastern Orthodox baptism is disrupted by a shocking murder—the Bosnian Finance Minister, a moderate advocating for peace amidst the brutal Yugoslav Wars. This shocking act serves as the catalyst for a series of dangerous events that unfold with devastating implications. At the same time, in Kartaly (Chelyabinsk Oblast), Russia, an unsettling plan is set in motion at a missile base where ten nuclear warheads belonging to a SS-18 Satan ICBM are being transported for dismantling.
Full summary
The whole story of The Peacemaker, scene by scene
The Peacemaker Box Office & Budget
The Peacemaker grossed $110.5 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $41.3 million came from the US and Canada and $69.2 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$110.5M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $41.3M
- International
- $69.2M
- Budget
- $50M
The Peacemaker Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Peacemaker (1997) Original Trailer [FHD]
How Well Do You Know The Peacemaker?
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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Cars in The Peacemaker
93 cars on screen, including the TAM 170 T14 and the 1985 BMW 520i E28.
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1985 BMW 520i E28 Important role -
1991 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse L V140 Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
The Peacemaker Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “和平制造者 / 战略杀手 / 和平缔造者 / 末日戒备” and “Миротворецът”.
- Also known as
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- 和平制造者 / 战略杀手 / 和平缔造者 / 末日戒备
- Миротворецът
- Rauhantekijä
- Taikdarys
- Fredsmegleren
- Mirotvorac
- Mirovnik
- Peacemaker - Mierotvorca
- Rahutegija
- 피스메이커
- 末日戒備
- Projekt: Peacemaker
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- 末日戒备
- O Pacificador
- Le Pacificateur
- Миротворец
- El pacificador
- Fredsmäklaren
- Ο Ειρηνοποιός
- פיסמייקר
- Pacificatorul
- Barışçı
- Миротворець
- ピースメーカー
- Mierotvorca
- หยุดนิวเคลียร์มหาภัยถล่มโลก
- 戰略殺手
- صلح طلب
- تحقيق السلام
- शांति का सिपाही
- Sứ giả hòa bình
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Movies Like The Peacemaker
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Disturbing the Peace, The Pacifist and Mission of Justice.
The Peacemaker FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Peacemaker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Peacemaker?
The Peacemaker runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was The Peacemaker released?
The Peacemaker was released on September 26, 1997.
Who directed The Peacemaker?
The Peacemaker was directed by Mimi Leder.
More films by Mimi Leder Who is in the cast of The Peacemaker?
The Peacemaker stars Nicole Kidman and George Clooney.
How much did The Peacemaker make at the box office?
The Peacemaker grossed $110.5 million worldwide ($41.3 million domestic, $69.2 million international) on a budget of $50 million.
How is The Peacemaker rated?
The Peacemaker has 43 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does The Peacemaker have a post-credit scene?
No. The Peacemaker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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