Peaceful Warrior (2006)

Director:

Victor Salva

Writers (WGA):

Kevin Bernhardt (screenplay)
Dan Millman (novel)

Release Date:

13 April 2007 (Mexico)

Genre:

Drama | Romance | Sport

Tagline:

There are no ordinary moments.

Plot:

A chance encounter with a stranger changes the life of a college gymnast. |

Plot Keywords:

College | Gymnast | Male Rear Nudity | Rain | Dog

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Scott Mechlowicz	...	Dan Millman
Nick Nolte	...	Socrates
Amy Smart	...	Joy
Tim DeKay	...	Coach Garrick
Ashton Holmes	...	Tommy
Paul Wesley	...	Trevor
B.J. Britt	...	Kyle
Agnes Bruckner	...	Susie
Tom Tarantini	...	Thug with Gun
Beatrice Rosen	...	Dory
Ray Wise	...	Doctor Hayden
Scott Caudill	...	Thug One (as Scott 'Jesic' Caudill)
Matthew Prater	...	Thug Two (as Matthew John Prater)
Bart Conner	...	Himself
Jimmy Bradley	...	Commentator One

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sensuality, sex references and accident scenes.

Runtime:

USA:120 min | Argentina:120 min

Country:

Germany | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Australia:PG | Singapore:PG | Argentina:16

Filming Locations:

Fullerton, California, USA

Company:

DEJ Productions

Trivia:

Mark Amin, a producer, appears as a service station customer in the car while Dan is 'holding the pose.'

Goofs:

Factual errors: The gymnastics room is painted sky blue and gold which are UCLA colors. Cal colors are (very) dark blue and gold.

Quotes:

[from trailer]
Socrates: A warrior does not give up what he loves, he finds the love in what he does

Movie Connections:

References The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

A movie about a world class gymnasts transformation

I highly recommend this movie. Actually there are two movies, an excellent sports movie, and and even better movie about the human spirit. There are many important messages. It really is amazing what you can do when you are truly in the now, completely present. Nick Nolte plays a very grounded sage who's ability to teach Dan with out preaching could get him nominated for best supporting actor. I loved Scott Mechlowicz as Dan. He surely is one of then best young actors in the business. The fact that you still love him in the beginning when he is so full of himself and his self importance is a tribute to Scott as a person and his acting ability. And who wouldn't want Amy Smart to heal his or her broken heart.