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Arena

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  • 20112011
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  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
12K
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Samuel L. Jackson and Kellan Lutz in Arena (2011)
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David Lord finds himself forced into the savage world of a modern gladiatorial arena, where men fight to the death for the entertainment of the online masses.David Lord finds himself forced into the savage world of a modern gladiatorial arena, where men fight to the death for the entertainment of the online masses.David Lord finds himself forced into the savage world of a modern gladiatorial arena, where men fight to the death for the entertainment of the online masses.

IMDb RATING
4.7/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jonah Loop
  • Writers
    • Tony Giglio
    • Michael Hultquist(original screenplay)
    • Robert Martinez(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Kellan Lutz
    • Johnny Messner
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jonah Loop
  • Writers
    • Tony Giglio
    • Michael Hultquist(original screenplay)
    • Robert Martinez(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Kellan Lutz
    • Johnny Messner
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 58User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos2

    Arena
    Trailer 1:38
    Arena
    Arena
    Trailer 1:42
    Arena

    Photos30

    Samuel L. Jackson and Katia Winter in Arena (2011)
    Kellan Lutz in Arena (2011)
    James Remar and Kellan Lutz in Arena (2011)
    Kellan Lutz in Arena (2011)
    Arena (2011)
    Kellan Lutz in Arena (2011)
    James Remar and Kellan Lutz in Arena (2011)
    Kellan Lutz in Arena (2011)
    Arena (2011)
    Kellan Lutz and Katia Winter in Arena (2011)
    Kellan Lutz and Katia Winter in Arena (2011)
    Kellan Lutz in Arena (2011)

    Top cast

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    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Loganas Logan
    Kellan Lutz
    Kellan Lutz
    • David Lordas David Lord
    Johnny Messner
    Johnny Messner
    • Kadenas Kaden
    Katia Winter
    Katia Winter
    • Millaas Milla
    Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim
    • Taigaas Taiga
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Agent McCartyas Agent McCarty
    Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev
    • Lorias Lori
    Lauren Shiohama
    Lauren Shiohama
    • Kawaiias Kawaii
    Irene Choi
    Irene Choi
    • Kanekoas Kaneko
    Kofi Yiadom
    Kofi Yiadom
    • Ripperas Ripper
    Derek Mears
    Derek Mears
    • Brutus Jacksonas Brutus Jackson
    Dean J. West
    Dean J. West
    • Rickas Rick
    Jason Zone Fisher
    • Joshas Josh
    Kent Jude Bernard
    • Craigas Craig
    Grant Case
    • Drunk Frat Boyas Drunk Frat Boy
    Heather Harrison
    • Samanthaas Samantha
    Marcelle Baer
    • Ashleyas Ashley
    Phil Culotta
    Phil Culotta
    • Mayhemas Mayhem
    • Director
      • Jonah Loop
    • Writers
      • Tony Giglio
      • Michael Hultquist(original screenplay)
      • Robert Martinez(original screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    David Lord finds himself forced into the savage world of a modern gladiatorial arena, where men fight to the death for the entertainment of the online masses.
    • fight to the death
    • arena
    • online streaming
    • gladiatorial games
    • car crash
    • 184 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There's no greater battle... Than the battle for your life.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong brutal and bloody violence throughout, graphic nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After Samuel L. Jackson was cast, the title of the film was changed from "Fury" to "Arena", to avoid confusion with Jackson's role as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
    • Goofs
      The Brutus Jackson jailbreak scene supposedly takes place in South Africa, where vehicles have the driver's seat located on the right side. However, the bus and escape cars in this scene show the driver sitting on the left side.
    • Quotes

      David Lord: Life sucks. Scars happen.

    • Connections
      References The Wizard of Oz (1939)
    • Soundtracks
      You've Gotta Want It
      Written by Catherine Maria Colpits
      Performed by Dolorata
      Courtesy of Experience Music Group

    User reviews58

    Review
    Top review
    2/10
    Retardedly awful
    The movie was merely okay for the first 20 minutes or so. Totally predictable and cliché, but watchable. At the point the the main character, who's only claim to fame is being a marine widower kills the kendo master in a katana duel, the movie just got moronic. From the evil villainess's change of heart that would rival the idiocy of the Baroness falling for Duke, to the terrible montage glossing over the more interesting looking fight scenes, the movie robs the viewer of any entertainment, despite the pornographic violence and the T&A.

    Sam Jackson knocks it out the park with his contemptuous performance. It's clearly a mailed in effort, which is all this movie deserves.
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    • snivellinggit
    • Oct 23, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Deathgames
    • Filming locations
      • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)
      • Zero Gravity Management
      • RCR Media Group
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,800
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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