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Peaceful Warrior

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
28K
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Peaceful Warrior (2006)
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  • Drama
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A chance encounter with a stranger changes the life of a college gymnast.A chance encounter with a stranger changes the life of a college gymnast.A chance encounter with a stranger changes the life of a college gymnast.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
28K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Victor Salva
  • Writers
    • Kevin Bernhardt(screenplay)
    • Dan Millman(novel "Way of the Peaceful Warrior")
  • Stars
    • Scott Mechlowicz
    • Nick Nolte
    • Amy Smart
Top credits
  • Director
    • Victor Salva
  • Writers
    • Kevin Bernhardt(screenplay)
    • Dan Millman(novel "Way of the Peaceful Warrior")
  • Stars
    • Scott Mechlowicz
    • Nick Nolte
    • Amy Smart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 201User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Scott Mechlowicz in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
    Nick Nolte in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
    Nick Nolte in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
    Tim DeKay and Scott Mechlowicz in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
    Nick Nolte and Scott Mechlowicz in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
    Nick Nolte and Scott Mechlowicz in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
    Amy Smart and Scott Mechlowicz in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
    Scott Mechlowicz and Ashton Holmes in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
    Scott Mechlowicz in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
    Nick Nolte and Scott Mechlowicz in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
    Nick Nolte and Scott Mechlowicz in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
    Scott Mechlowicz in Peaceful Warrior (2006)

    Top cast

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    Scott Mechlowicz
    Scott Mechlowicz
    • Dan Millmanas Dan Millman
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Socratesas Socrates
    Amy Smart
    Amy Smart
    • Joyas Joy
    Tim DeKay
    Tim DeKay
    • Coach Garrickas Coach Garrick
    Ashton Holmes
    Ashton Holmes
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley
    • Trevoras Trevor
    B.J. Britt
    B.J. Britt
    • Kyleas Kyle
    Agnes Bruckner
    Agnes Bruckner
    • Susieas Susie
    Tom Tarantini
    Tom Tarantini
    • Thug with Gunas Thug with Gun
    Beatrice Rosen
    Beatrice Rosen
    • Doryas Dory
    Ray Wise
    Ray Wise
    • Doctor Haydenas Doctor Hayden
    Scott Caudill
    Scott Caudill
    • Thug Oneas Thug One
    • (as Scott 'Jesic' Caudill)
    Matthew Prater
    • Thug Twoas Thug Two
    • (as Matthew John Prater)
    Bart Conner
    • Selfas Self
    Jimmy Bradley
    Jimmy Bradley
    • Commentator Oneas Commentator One
    Dan Millman
    • Man in Caras Man in Car
    Steve Talley
    Steve Talley
    • Young Garage Manas Young Garage Man
    Tom Costello
    Tom Costello
    • Dan's Neighboras Dan's Neighbor
    • Director
      • Victor Salva
    • Writers
      • Kevin Bernhardt(screenplay)
      • Dan Millman(novel "Way of the Peaceful Warrior")
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Dan Millman has it all: good grades, a shot at the Olympic team on the rings and girls lining up for the handsome Berkely college athlete all teams mates look up to with envy. Only one man shakes his confidence, an anonymous night gas station attendant, who like Socrates, keeps questioning every assumption in his life. Then a traffic crash shatters Dan's legs, and his bright future. Now Socrates's life coaching is to make or break Dan's revised ambition. —KGF Vissers
    • comeback
    • olympics
    • college
    • self doubt
    • fear
    • 141 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There are no ordinary moments.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sensuality, sex references and accident scenes
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Victor Salva first became familiar with the work while in prison for child molestation. He credits the original story as "a story that changed my life".
    • Goofs
      When Socrates walks outside the service station door and sits down, the trash can is on the right. When the camera returns, the trash can is on the left.
    • Quotes

      Socrates: Where are you?

      Dan Millman: Here.

      Socrates: What time is it?

      Dan Millman: Now.

      Socrates: What are you?

      Dan Millman: This moment.

    • Connections
      References The Karate Kid (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      PP1000
      Written by Keith Prokup and Greg Danylyshyn (as Greg Danylshyn)

      Performed by Rocket Air

      Published by Why Why Why Music (ASCAP) and Honey Wagon Music (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of 4Music

    User reviews201

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    not your typical movie
    A truly inspiring movie that everyone can relate to in some way. This movie is not going to please everyone because you have to see it for what it is, a movie about self awareness, its not a typical 'lets go out on a Friday night to be entertained' kind of movie. It's not just about gymnasts; anyone can relate to it. Take this movie for what it is, don't read too far into the message and you will enjoy it. Some people are saying it's a cheesy movie with an overplayed message, but I say that those people don't even see what the movie is about. Maybe it didn't speak to them, and maybe their expectations were off. The message is certainly not over-played, and there needs to be more movies of this up-coming genre.
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    • pbars319
    • Jun 2, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Author Dan Millman's Official site.
      • Official distributor's page for the film. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Мирний воїн
    • Filming locations
      • Fullerton, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • DEJ Productions
      • FortyFour Studios
      • Inferno Distribution
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,960,414
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $80,602
      • Jun 4, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,326,927
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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