Empire State movie poster

Empire State

"Based on a true story."

September 3, 2013 1h 34m 5.4/10 (721 votes)

Originally released in 2013. Empire State is a action/drama film. directed by Dito Montiel.

Starring Liam Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, and Emma Roberts

Synopsis

After failing to get into the police academy, Chris Potamitis settles for a security guard job with an armoured truck company. After he makes the mistake of mentioning the company's lax security to his best friend, He's unwittingly drawn into an elaborate scheme to rob the abundant amounts of cash being stored on their premises—resulting in the largest cash heist in U.S.history.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date September 3, 2013 12 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (721 votes)
💰
Budget $11M Production budget
🎟️
Box Office $3.6M 0.3x return
🌍
Language English Original language
🎬
Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$11,000,000
Revenue
$3,639,345

Production Companies

  • Knightsbridge Entertainment
  • Grindstone Entertainment Group
  • Kind Hearts Entertainment
  • Emmett/Furla Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empire State about?

After failing to get into the police academy, Chris Potamitis settles for a security guard job with an armoured truck company. After he makes the mistake of mentioning the company's lax security to...

Who directed Empire State?

Empire State was directed by Dito Montiel.

How long is Empire State?

Empire State has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Empire State released?

Empire State was released on September 3, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Empire State?

The main cast of Empire State includes Liam Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Emma Roberts, Nikki Reed, Michael Angarano.

Is Empire State worth watching?

Empire State has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 721 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.