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Pearl Harbor (2001)

โ€œIt takes a moment to change history. It takes love to change lives.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 7,197 votes 3h 3m pg-13 ActionRomanceDramaHistoryWar

#45 of 148 films from 2001 #706 of 2168 in action

Directed by Michael Bay ยท Written by Randall Wallace

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Overview

The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Cast

Ben Affleckas Rafe McCawley
Kate Beckinsaleas Evelyn Johnson
Josh Hartnettas Danny Walker
William Lee Scottas Billy
Ewen Bremneras Red
Alec Baldwinas Doolittle
Jaime Kingas Betty
Greg Zolaas Anthony Fusco
Jennifer Garneras Sandra
Jon Voightas President Roosevelt
Cuba Gooding Jr.as Dorie Miller
Catherine Kellneras Barbara
Michael Shannonas Gooz
Sara Rueas Martha

Facts

Release dateMay 21, 2001
Runtime183 min (3h 3m) โ€” longer as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresAction, Romance, Drama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$140,000,000
Box office$449,220,945 (3.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0213149

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Questions

How long is Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor runs 183 minutes (3h 3m), which is long for a action โ€” plan for it.
Is Pearl Harbor worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 7,197 votes, which places it #45 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 70%) and #706 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor was directed by Michael Bay. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016), The Rock (1996), Armageddon (1998).
Who stars in Pearl Harbor?
Ben Affleck as Rafe McCawley; Kate Beckinsale as Evelyn Johnson; Josh Hartnett as Danny Walker; William Lee Scott as Billy; Ewen Bremner as Red; Alec Baldwin as Doolittle.
What is Pearl Harbor rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Pearl Harbor?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5914.

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