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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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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
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  • 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
    • 202User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
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    Scott Mechlowicz in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
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    Nick Nolte in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
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    Nick Nolte and Scott Mechlowicz in Peaceful Warrior (2006)
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    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)

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    Scott Mechlowicz
    Scott Mechlowicz
    • Dan Millman
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Socrates
    Amy Smart
    Amy Smart
    • Joy
    Tim DeKay
    Tim DeKay
    • Coach Garrick
    Ashton Holmes
    Ashton Holmes
    • Tommy
    Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley
    • Trevor
    B.J. Britt
    B.J. Britt
    • Kyle
    Agnes Bruckner
    Agnes Bruckner
    • Susie
    Tom Tarantini
    Tom Tarantini
    • Thug with Gun
    Beatrice Rosen
    Beatrice Rosen
    • Dory
    Ray Wise
    Ray Wise
    • Doctor Hayden
    Scott Caudill
    Scott Caudill
    • Thug One
    • (as Scott 'Jesic' Caudill)
    Matthew Prater
    • Thug Two
    • (as Matthew John Prater)
    Bart Conner
    • Self
    Jimmy Bradley
    Jimmy Bradley
    • Commentator One
    Dan Millman
    • Man in Car
    Steve Talley
    Steve Talley
    • Young Garage Man
    Tom Costello
    Tom Costello
    • Dan's Neighbor
    • Director
      • Victor Salva
    • Writers
      • Kevin Bernhardt(screenplay)
      • Dan Millman(novel "Way of the Peaceful Warrior")
    • All cast & crew
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    The Peaceful Warrior

    Storyline

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    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
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      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 reviews202

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Truly The Best Movie Of The Year
    I read the book back in the mid '80s and at that time there was much I did not understand fully,I may have thought I did however as the last 20 years have bloomed in my life I know that my views were clouded by what I thought I knew rather than the experiences and revelations which come to a life consciously lived.

    That is what this movie is all about,breaking free from all the misconceptions we have and living in the moment,a moment that is rich with all the things we think are missing and in actuality are present in every heartbeat,so close and in our face that most of us miss it.

    Its what Socrates calls being asleep while walking around living our lives and missing the fullness of life which surrounds us completely.

    I saw this movie then re-read the book and while I would recommend the book over the Movie,if you go into the theater with a mind willing to see something new about yourself,as opposed to being a critic,then it is possible to come away with a new prospective about your place in this world.

    Of course letting go of what we call mind would be even better.

    If anyone has ever read "The Art Of War" by Sun Tzu then you know what the Peaceful Warrior concept is all about. The greatest warrior of all is one who has resolved the battle within oneself.

    That is what this Movie is showing us and in my view the human race would be far better if all did this work.

    Very few movies actually leave you with something to consider about how we run our lives in the way this one does and if you are willing to be open to these lessons,then you will get far more than the price of admission.

    This one is worth 10 stars,for what it shows us about ourselves.
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    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
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    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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