Pearl Harbor(2001)
“It takes a moment to change history. It takes love to change lives.”
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.
Director
Michael Bay
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$140M
Revenue
$449M
Cast
Ben Affleck
as Rafe McCawley
Josh Hartnett
as Danny Walker
Kate Beckinsale
as Evelyn Johnson
William Lee Scott
as Billy
Greg Zola
as Anthony Fusco
Ewen Bremner
as Red
Alec Baldwin
as Doolittle
Jaime King
as Betty
Catherine Kellner
as Barbara
Jennifer Garner
as Sandra
Jon Voight
as President Roosevelt
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Dorie Miller
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
3h 3m
Language
French
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$140M
Box Office
$449M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • Jerry Bruckheimer Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pearl Harbor?▼
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What is Pearl Harbor about?▼
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.
Who directed Pearl Harbor?▼
Pearl Harbor was directed by Michael Bay and released in 2001. It is a war, romance, history, action film.
How long is Pearl Harbor?▼
Pearl Harbor has a runtime of 3 hours and 3 minutes (183 minutes total).
Who stars in Pearl Harbor?▼
The cast of Pearl Harbor includes Ben Affleck as Rafe McCawley, Josh Hartnett as Danny Walker, Kate Beckinsale as Evelyn Johnson, William Lee Scott as Billy, Greg Zola as Anthony Fusco and more.
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