G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra(2009)

PG-13
Rated PG-13 for strong sequences of action violence and mayhem throughout
1h 58m

Release Date: Aug 7, 2009 | Wide

33%
50%
B+
5.7

When a shadowy terrorist group steals advanced nanotechnology and threatens global chaos, an elite unit known as G.I. Joe is assembled to stop them. Two young soldiers — Duke and Ripcord are thrust into a high-stakes battle that spans continents and pits cutting-edge weapons against fierce loyalty and courage. The action-packed adventure blends espionage, futuristic gear and explosive combat.

Releases

Original Release | Aug 7, 2009

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Box Office Results

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$54,713,046
Total US & Canada:
$150,201,498
Total International
$152,267,519
Total Worldwide:
$302,469,017

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Director & Top Cast

Stephen Sommers
Director

Dennis Quaid
General Hawk

Channing Tatum
Duke

Marlon Wayans
Ripcord

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Heavy Duty

Christopher Eccleston
McCullen

Grégory Fitoussi

Baron de Cobray

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

The Doctor

Leo Howard

Young Snake Eyes

Karolina Kurkova

Cover Girl

Lee Byung-hun

Storm Shadow

Sienna Miller

Ana

David Murray

James McCullen - 1641

Rachel Nichols

Scarlett

Kevin J. O’Connor

Dr. Mindbender

Gerald Okamura

Hard Master

Ray Park

Snake Eyes

Jonathan Pryce

U.S. President

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: SDDS,Dolby Digital,DTS

Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States,Czech Republic,France

Language: English,French,Gaelic

Summaries

Plot Summary

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is a 2009 American military science-fiction action film directed by Stephen Sommers and written by Stuart Beattie, David Elliot, and Paul Lovett. Based on the classic Hasbro toy line and comic series, it is the first installment in the G.I. Joe live-action film series. The story follows U.S. Army soldiers Conrad “Duke” Hauser (Channing Tatum) and Wallace “Ripcord” Weems (Marlon Wayans), who are pulled into a secret fight against the nefarious Cobra organization after a convoy attack leaves them questioning their place in the world of elite operatives. Recruited into the G.I. Joe team — which includes tech-savvy Scarlett, commando Snake Eyes, and heavy weapons expert Heavy Duty — they face weapons designer James McCullen, aka Destro, and the mysterious Baroness, as Cobra plots to unleash nanomite-based weapons on major cities. Filmed across locations including the United States, France, and the Czech Republic, the movie delivers globe-trotting set pieces, advanced military tech, and stylized combat, backed by Alan Silvestri’s dynamic score. Released on August 7, 2009, the film grossed over $302 million worldwide on a $175 million budget, launching a franchise that continued with G.I. Joe: Retaliation in 2013. With its blend of action-adventure thrills and sci-fi spectacle, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra appeals to fans of fast-paced blockbusters and iconic toy-to-film adaptations.

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Fun Facts

Surprisingly, the film deliberately rebooted G.I. Joe into a near-future setting, moving away from Cold War roots so the story could focus on advanced technology rather than real-world geopolitics.