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Attack the Block(2011)

1h 28mAction, Comedy, Science FictionEnglish
6.5/10
2,278 user ratings

Inner City vs. Outer Space

Overview

A South London teen gang must team up with the other residents of their housing estate to protect the neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.

Director

Joe Cornish

Studio

UK Film Council

Budget

$13M

Revenue

$6M

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Cast

John Boyega

John Boyega

as Moses

Jodie Whittaker

Jodie Whittaker

as Sam

Nick Frost

Nick Frost

as Ron

Alex Esmail

Alex Esmail

as Pest

Luke Treadaway

Luke Treadaway

as Brewis

Selom Awadzi

Selom Awadzi

as Tonks

Franz Drameh

Franz Drameh

as Dennis

Simon Howard

Simon Howard

as Biggz

Jumayn Hunter

as Hi-Hatz

Leeon Jones

Leeon Jones

as Jerome

Sammy Williams

Sammy Williams

as Probs

Michael Ajao

Michael Ajao

as Mayhem

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2011

Runtime

1h 28m

Language

English

Rating

6.5 / 10

Budget

$13M

Box Office

$6M

Production Companies

UK Film Council • Film4 Productions • StudioCanal

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Where can I watch Attack the Block?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Attack the Block (2011).

What is Attack the Block about?

A South London teen gang must team up with the other residents of their housing estate to protect the neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.

Who directed Attack the Block?

Attack the Block was directed by Joe Cornish and released in 2011. It is a action, comedy, science fiction film.

How long is Attack the Block?

Attack the Block has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

Who stars in Attack the Block?

The cast of Attack the Block includes John Boyega as Moses, Jodie Whittaker as Sam, Nick Frost as Ron, Alex Esmail as Pest, Luke Treadaway as Brewis and more.

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