The Day Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Fight, or Die.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Oct. 28, 2012

The Day

Release Date: Friday, August 17, 2012 Limited

Director: Doug Aarniokoski

Starring: Shawn Ashmore • Ashley Bell • Michael Eklund • Cory Hardrict • Dominic Monaghan

R Action 1 hr, 24 m

3.58 / 5.0

53% WILL SEE 47% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A group of five survivors armed with shotguns, axes and machetes wander the back roads of a ravaged landscape looking for refuge in The Day, a look into a post-apocalyptic future. As war ravages humanity, destroying civilization and most of life on earth, the survivors realize they must do whatever it takes to stay alive. Lost, starving, and exhausted, they seek shelter in a seemingly safe abandoned farmhouse. However, while searching for food and resources, they unwittingly set off a trap signaling to their ruthless predators laying in wait to begin their deadly attack. With food and ammunition dwindling, the group must make a desperate final stand--over a 24 hour period--battling for their ultimate survival.

Action Sci-Fi Thriller

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Who stars in The Day – Cast List

S
Shawn Ashmore
... Adam

It Feeds, X-Men: Days of Future Past
Ashley Bell
... Mary

The Last Exorcism, The Last Exorcism Part 2
M
Michael Eklund
... Father

Into the Forest, The Package
C
Cory Hardrict
... Henson

211, Transcendence
Dominic Monaghan
... Rick

The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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Shannyn Sossamon
... Shannon

The Holiday, Undiscovered

Who is making The Day – Crew List

A look at The Day behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Doug Aarniokoski last helmed Nurse 3D and Romeo's Redemption.

Director: Doug Aarniokoski
Screenwriter: Luke Passmore

Studios: WWE Studios
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Day

Key Facts

One of the most buzzed-about films at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival's Midnight Madness section.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Post-Production

Changed The Day movie production status. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong bloody violence, pervasive language and some nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 24 m
Tagline: Fight, or Die.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Day Trailers and Clips

The Day

Theatrical Trailer

The Day

Theatrical Teaser

The Day Release Date: When was the film released?

The Day was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 17 , 2012. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including ParaNorman, Sparkle and The Expendables 2. As a limited release, The Day was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.