ADVENTURE . 2009 . 1h 58m . English . 5.8/10

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra_

"When all else fails, they don't."

From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos.

Director Stephen Sommers
Starring Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Christopher Eccleston, Lee Byung-hun
Box Office $302.5M
5.8/10
Rating
$302.5M
Box Office
1h 58m
Runtime
2009
Year
PROFITABLE
+73% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra poster
When all else fails, they don't.

From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos.

WHERE TO WATCH

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra earned $302.5M worldwide on a $175.0M budget — a 73% return on investment.
Director
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra was directed by Stephen Sommers.
Stephen Sommers →
Cast
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje stars as Heavy Duty in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje →
Year context
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra was released 17 years ago in 2009.

CREW

Director
Stephen Sommers
Writer
David Elliot
Writer
Paul Lovett

BOX OFFICE

$175.0M
Budget
$302.5M
Revenue
+73%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict

STUDIOS (5)

Hasbro Spyglass Media Group Paramount Pictures di Bonaventura Pictures DreamWorks

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Language
English
Country
United States, CZ, France
Rating
5.8/10 (4,835 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$175,000,000
Box Office
$302,500,000
Profit
+$127,500,000
IMDB
tt1046173
Trailer
Watch on YouTube

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra about?
From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos.
How long is G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who directed G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra was directed by Stephen Sommers.
Who stars in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?
The cast of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra includes Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Christopher Eccleston, Lee Byung-hun, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sienna Miller.
How much did G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra make at the box office?
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra earned $302,500,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $175,000,000.
What is the rating of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 4,835 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Adventure Action Thriller Science Fiction

KEYWORDS (15)

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