300: Rise of an Empire

– Based on Frank Miller's latest graphic novel Xerxes and told in the breathtaking visual style of the..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 42 Minutes
Release Year:
2014
300: Rise of an Empire (2014)

Based on Frank Miller's latest graphic novel Xerxes and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster "300," this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield--on the sea--as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. "300: Rise of an Empire" pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and Artemesia, the vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

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Producing Country:
USA
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300: Rise of an Empire (2014) - Trailer

Release Date:

07 Mar 2014

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Noam Murro

Writer:

Zack Snyder (screenplay), Kurt Johnstad (screenplay), Frank Miller (graphic novel "Xerxes")

Main Actors:

Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey, Hans Matheson

Plot:

After its victory over Leonidas' 300, the Persian Army under the command of Xerxes marches towards the major Greek city-states. The Democratic city of Athens, first on the path of Xerxes' army, bases its strength on its fleet, led by admiral Themistocles. Themistocles is forced to an unwilling alliance with the traditional rival of Athens, oligarchic Sparta whose might lies with its superior infantry troops. But Xerxes still reigns supreme in numbers over sea and land.

Awards:

1 win & 6 nominations.

Gross profit:

$91,024,535

Production:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
44%
Metacritic:
48%