300 (2007)

Prepare for glory!

Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy.

Cast: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Dominic West, David Wenham, Vincent Regan, Michael Fassbender, Tom Wisdom, Andrew Pleavin

Production: Virtual Studios, Legendary Pictures, Hollywood Gang Productions, Atmosphere Entertainment MM, Warner Bros. Pictures, Cruel & Unusual Films

Countries: United States of America

Languages: English

Awards: 19 wins & 57 nominations total

Box office: $210,629,101

Budget: $65,000,000