Tomorrow, When the War Began
Seen it?2010 | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Ellie Linton, a teen from an Australian coastal town, leads her friends on an excursion to a camp deep in the woods, dubbed "Hell." Upon their return, the youths find that their town has been overrun by an enemy army, and their friends and family have been imprisoned. When the hostile invaders become alerted to their presence, Ellie and her friends band together to escape -- and strike back against -- this mysterious enemy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
8 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$17 million worldwide on a $27 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 66K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stuart Beattie
- Caitlin StaseyEllie Linton
- Rachel Hurd-WoodCorrie Mackenzie
- Phoebe TonkinFiona Maxwell
- Deniz AkdenizHomer Yannos
- Lincoln LewisKevin Holmes
- Chris PangLee Takkam
- Ashleigh CummingsRobyn Mathers
- Andrew RyanChris Lang
- Colin FrielsDr. Clements
- Don HalbertMr. Linton