Attack the Block Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Inner City Vs Outer Space

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 26, 2011

Attack the Block

Release Date: Friday, July 29, 2011 Limited

Director: Joe Cornish

Starring: Nick Frost • Jodie Whittaker • Luke Treadaway • John Boyega • Alex Esmail

R Comedy 1 hr, 28 m

3.8 / 5.0

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A gang of South London teenagers defends their housing project against an alien attack.

Comedy

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Who stars in Attack the Block – Cast List

Nick Frost
Whistle, Pirate Radio
J
Jodie Whittaker
One Day, That Christmas
L
Luke Treadaway
Tonight You're Mine, Cheerful Weather for the Wedding
John Boyega
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Pacific Rim Uprising
A
Alex Esmail
F
Franz Drameh
Edge of Tomorrow, Twist
L
Leeon Jones
S
Simon Howard

Who is making Attack the Block – Crew List

A look at Attack the Block behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joe Cornish last helmed Lockwood & Co. (Series) and The Kid Who Would be King. The film's writer Joe Cornish last penned Ant-Man and The Adventures of Tintin.

Director: Joe Cornish
Screenwriter: Joe Cornish
Producers: Nira Park
Tessa Ross
Edgar Wright

Studios: Sony Screen Gems
Production Company: Big Talk Productions

Production – What we know about the Attack the Block

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2009

Development

Changed Attack the Block movie production status. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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 creature violence, drug content and pervasive language
Runtime: 1 hr, 28 m
Tagline: Inner City Vs Outer Space
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Attack the Block Trailers and Clips

Attack the Block

UK Theatrical Trailer

Attack the Block Release Date: When was the film released?

Attack the Block was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 29 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 8 theaters. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Smurfs and Cowboys and Aliens. As a limited release, Attack the Block was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Attack the Block is currently being determined. Stay tuned!