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The Battle of Shaker Heights

  • 20032003
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 19m
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The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
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Two high school boys, reenacting historic battles, use learned strategy and team up for war on a school bully. One falls for the other's sister.Two high school boys, reenacting historic battles, use learned strategy and team up for war on a school bully. One falls for the other's sister.Two high school boys, reenacting historic battles, use learned strategy and team up for war on a school bully. One falls for the other's sister.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
4.4K
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  • Directors
    • Efram Potelle
    • Kyle Rankin
  • Writer
    • Erica Beeney
  • Stars
    • Shia LaBeouf
    • Elden Henson
    • Amy Smart
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Efram Potelle
    • Kyle Rankin
  • Writer
    • Erica Beeney
  • Stars
    • Shia LaBeouf
    • Elden Henson
    • Amy Smart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 45User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
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    Amy Smart and Shia LaBeouf in The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
    Shia LaBeouf in The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
    Shia LaBeouf and Elden Henson in The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
    Shia LaBeouf in The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
    Shia LaBeouf in The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
    Shiri Appleby and Shia LaBeouf in The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
    Efram Potelle, Shia LaBeouf, and Kyle Rankin in The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
    Jeff Balis and Erica Beeney in The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
    Erica Beeney in The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
    Co-directors Kyle Rankin (L) & Efram Potelle (C) & producer Chris Moore (R)
    The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)
    The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)

    Top cast

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    Shia LaBeouf
    Shia LaBeouf
    • Kelly Ernswileras Kelly Ernswiler
    Elden Henson
    Elden Henson
    • Bart Bowlandas Bart Bowland
    Amy Smart
    Amy Smart
    • Tabbyas Tabby
    Anson Mount
    Anson Mount
    • Miner Weberas Miner Weber
    Billy Kay
    Billy Kay
    • Lanceas Lance
    Kathleen Quinlan
    Kathleen Quinlan
    • Eveas Eve
    Shiri Appleby
    Shiri Appleby
    • Sarahas Sarah
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Abeas Abe
    Ray Wise
    Ray Wise
    • Harrisonas Harrison
    Philipp Karner
    Philipp Karner
    • Mauriceas Maurice…
    Dale R. Simonton
    • Toddas Todd
    • (as Dale Simonton)
    • …
    Michael McShane
    Michael McShane
    • Mr. Norwayas Mr. Norway
    Hattie Winston
    Hattie Winston
    • Principal Holmsteadas Principal Holmstead
    Rick Cramer
    Rick Cramer
    • German Officeras German Officer…
    France Nuyen
    France Nuyen
    • Xiou-Xiou Lingas Xiou-Xiou Ling
    Ellis Williams
    • Charlie Hayesas Charlie Hayes
    • (as Ellis E. Williams)
    Kate Hendrickson
    Kate Hendrickson
    • A.D.as A.D.
    Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
    Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
    • Mathildaas Mathilda
    • (as Dana Wheeler Nicholson)
    • Directors
      • Efram Potelle
      • Kyle Rankin
    • Writer
      • Erica Beeney
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    Storyline

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    A young war reenactor makes a friend on the battlefield who helps him use strategy to take on his high school enemy. Driven by newfound confidence, he seduces the friend's fetching older sister and risks the friendship. Reality intervenes when the illness of his ex-addict father forces the anger his irony masks to the surface and he has to decide if staying in a fantasy world is worth the consequences. —Anonymous
    • wetting oneself
    • high school
    • reference to led zeppelin
    • painter
    • bully comeuppance
    • 5 more
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    • Taglines
      • When you're 17, every day is war
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for language and some drug references
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Shia LaBeouf had to learn to drive a stick shift for this film.
    • Goofs
      When Kelly is talking to Miner just before the wedding starts, the epaulet on his jacket goes from being untucked to tucked under the collar even though both of his hands are on the bicycle.
    • Quotes

      Kelly Ernswiler: [about his father] He's a VH1 documentary without the music.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Eagle Eye (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      When You're Falling
      Written and Performed by the Afro Celt Sound System

      Featuring Peter Gabriel

      Courtesy of Real World Records Ltd. / Virgin Records Ltd. & Geffen Inc.

    User reviews45

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    I like it.
    The film was one of those small films that packed a lot of heart. I felt everything that Kelly(Shia LaBeouf) was going through. A parent that doesn't care effects the child I don't care what they say. It hurts because are suppose to be there for their children no matter what. It had it's funny moments too because laughter is human nature. The love triangle worked too. It wasn't too long or too short. So that helped me really like the film. I recommend this film to anyone. Especially up and coming filmmakers. I also enjoyed watching it being made, and this is also the reason Shia is a star. In 2003, Holes, this, and "The Even Stevens Movie" is what made him huge overnight, and I really think people should recognize that.
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    • nikeno71
    • Jan 12, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 22, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Miramax (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Битва під Шейкер Хейтс
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • LivePlanet
      • Miramax
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $280,351
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $42,569
      • Aug 24, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $280,351
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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