Small Soldiers is a 1998 American science fiction action film directed by Joe Dante from a story by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio. It stars Kirsten Dunst and Gregory Smith, along with the voices of Frank Langella and Tommy Lee Jones. It depicts two factions of toys programmed with military microprocessors, putting the neighborhood in danger when one faction turns violent in their effort to eliminate their enemy. Released on July 10, 1998, in the United States, the film received mixed reviews, but was a commercial success, grossing $87.5 million on a $40 million budget. Small Soldiers marks the last on-screen film role of Phil Hartman, who was murdered two months before the film's American premiere, and is dedicated in his memory. Additionally, it marked the final film role of Clint Walker before his retirement and later death on May 21, 2018.
| Director | Joe Dante |
| Produced by | Michael Finnell, Colin Wilson |
| Screenplay by | Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Gavin Scott, Adam Rifkin |
| Starring | Kirsten Dunst, Gregory Smith, Jay Mohr, Phil Hartman, Kevin Dunn, Denis Leary, Frank Langella, Tommy Lee Jones |
| Music | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Cinematography | Jamie Anderson |
| Edited by | Marshall Havey, Michael Thau |
| Production, company | DreamWorks Pictures, Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment |
| Distributed by | DreamWorks Pictures (North America), Universal Pictures (International) |
| Released | June 04, 1998 (United Kingdom), July 10, 1998 (United States) |
| Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $40 million |
| Box office | $87.5 million |
| Netflix ID | 20129240 |
About Small Soldiers
A teenager unwittingly becomes the owner of action figures that have been outfitted with military grade technology that makes them sentient. The Commando Elite will stop at nothing to destroy their nemesis known as the Gorgonites. The film was directed by Joe Dante.
Achievement of Small Soldiers
The movie was renowned actor Clint Walker's final on-screen performance. A remake called Toymageddon was in the work but ultimately cancelled in 2019.
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Latest information about Small Soldiers updated on November 24 2021.
