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300

R

2007

1h 57m

Action

Adventure

Drama

Fantasy

War

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In 480 B.C. a state of war exists between Persia, led by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), and Greece. At the Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas (Gerard Butler), king of the Greek city state of Sparta, leads his badly outnumbered warriors against the massive Persian army. Though certain death awaits the Spartans, their sacrifice inspires all of Greece to unite against their common enemy.

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Critics Consensus

A simple-minded but visually exciting experience, full of blood, violence, and ready-made movie quotes.

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Andrew Osmond

Sight & Sound

Jul 6, 2010

If 300 represents an evolution in 'virtual' cinema, then at the same time it tells a story that transports us back to the violent roots of western civilisation.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Aug 8, 2008

2/4

300 has one-dimensional caricatures who talk like professional wrestlers plugging their next feud.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

Apr 14, 2007

3/5

In this handsome pantomime, the performances are not what we are watching.

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Noah Berlatsky

Everything is Horrible (Substack)

Sep 13, 2026

Zack Snyder’s 300 loves fascism with a campy, bare-chested, manly love

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Kyle Logan

Cultured Vultures

Feb 16, 2026

An action masterpiece and certified classic.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jan 21, 2026

2.5/4

This depersonalizes the major players in the battle between the Spartans and the Persians to such a degree that one ends up feeling more sympathy for the shields that end up receiving the brunt of the sword blows and arrow piercings.

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Ghosty

Jun 26, 2021

Very cool story, artistry, and action. Very violent. Excellent comic book style movie, based on a Frank Miller graphic novel, similar style to Sin City.

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Jacob W

@RT17896586 1 day ago

300 is a revolutionary piece of work. Not because of its story but because of its visual impact on both scale and originality. Like Avatar Star Wars and LOTR cinema has always tried sometimes with success and sometimes not to push the envelope of visual storytelling. More recently with Dune Tye audience have bee blown away by the possibility. This is a great example of what can be done. Very enjoyable film.

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Mateus Henrique P

@RT61910432 Oct 12, 2026

Uma aula de como adaptar uma história em quadrinhos. Os Snyders e sua equipe provam isso recriando cada quadro da HQ de Frank Miller e Lynn Varley. Eu adoria que esse fosse o parâmetro para adaptações de HQs, como se fosse a HQ se mexendo, isso é uma baita experiência.

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Gunner I

@RT64755212 Oct 4, 2026

This movie is absolutely amazing. I remember watching it on the big screen and it blew my mind. To bring a Frank Miller movie into action is always exciting, to me.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 27, 2026

300 = a *4* star Movie!

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J H

@UpstateNYThriller Sep 23, 2026

8/10 Action, Historical drama Great action movie about battle of Thermopylae and the Greek stand against the Persian empire.

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Synopsis

In 480 B.C. a state of war exists between Persia, led by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), and Greece. At the Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas (Gerard Butler), king of the Greek city state of Sparta, leads his badly outnumbered warriors against the massive Persian army. Though certain death awaits the Spartans, their sacrifice inspires all of Greece to unite against their common enemy.

Director: Zack Snyder
Producer: Gianni Nunnari, Mark Canton, Bernie Goldmann, Jeffrey Silver
Screenwriter: Kurt Johnstad, Michael B. Gordon
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Virtual Studios, Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures, Atmosphere Entertainment MM LLC
Rating: R (Nudity|Graphic Battle Sequences|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 9, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 28, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $210.6M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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