In the midst of the Persian-Greco war, Spartan King Leonidas leads his army of 300 soldiers into battle against the invading Persian army during the Battle of Thermopylae. According to legend, their valor and sacrifice inspired all of Greece to unite against the Persian foe, leading to the origins of democracy.
Starring:
Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West, Vincent Regan, Rodrigo Santoro
Directed by:
Zack Snyder
Rating: R (for graphic battle sequences throughout, some sexuality and nudity)
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, War
Runtime: 117 min