Pearl Harbor

Name: Pearl Harbor
Director: Michael Bay
Genre: War, Romance, History, Action
Released: 2001-01-01
Duration: 183 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale, Josh Hartnett, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jon Voight

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Runtime3h 3m

Released2001

Budget$140M

Box office$449.2M

DirectorMichael Bay

About This Movie

Michael Bay's 'Pearl Harbor' is a sprawling epic that blends romance with historical drama in a very Bay fashion. The film's pacing can feel uneven at times, jumping from tender moments between Rafe, Danny, and Evelyn to the chaos of the attack itself. The practical effects during the bombing scenes are a highlight—it's clear a lot of effort went into recreating that pivotal day. Performances by Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett have their ups and downs, but they do bring a certain charm and intensity. The score, by Hans Zimmer, adds a sweeping emotional weight to the film, even if it sometimes feels over-the-top. Overall, it's a mixed bag but certainly distinctive in its grand ambitions.

Released in May 2001, runs 183 minutes.Filmed primarily in Hawaii and California.Notable for practical effects and large-scale sets.Features a Hans Zimmer score, blending orchestral and modern elements.