Name: Attack the Block
Genre: action, comedy, science-fiction
Released: 2011
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Nick Frost, Alex Esmail, Luke Treadaway

Attack the Block (2011) — action, comedy, science-fiction film. Directed by Joe Cornish. Starring John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Nick Frost, Alex Esmail. This page maps 12 characters and 21 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 6.5/10 from 2,347 votes.

Interactive Features for Attack the Block

Attack the Block offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 12 characters interconnect through 21 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

A teenage gang and a trainee nurse overcome violence, rivalry, and an alien invasion by turning accidental guilt into collective protection.

Credits

Director

Joe Cornish
Cast

as Moses

John Boyega
Cast

as Sam

Jodie Whittaker
Cast

as Ron

Nick Frost
Cast

as Pest

Alex Esmail
Cast

as Brewis

Luke Treadaway
Cast

as Tonks

Selom Awadzi
Cast

as Dennis

Franz Drameh
Cast

as Biggz

Simon Howard
Cast

as Hi-Hatz

Jumayn Hunter
Cast

as Jerome

Leeon Jones
Cast

as Probs

Sammy Williams
Cast

as Mayhem

Michael Ajao

Universe & Franchise Timeline

Attack the Block Collection — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph

Attack the Block is title 1 of 2 in the Attack the Block Collection release order. Next: Attack the Block 2 (2026).

Videos

John Boyega, Joe Cornish and Jodie Whittaker on Attack The Block | Film4 Interview Special Archives
Attack The Block Clip - First Kill
Attack The Block Clip - Peep Hole
Attack The Block - Behind the Scenes Featurette: Joe Cornish
Attack The Block - Character Piece: Biggz
Attack The Block - Character Piece: Dennis
Attack The Block - Character Piece: Jerome
Attack The Block - Character Piece: Moses
Attack The Block - Character Piece: Pest
UK Trailer
Attack The Block | Meet The Cast | Starring John Boyega
Attack The Block | Behind The Scenes | Creature Feature
Attack The Block - Unfilmed Scenes with Director Joe Cornish
Attack The Block | Behind The Scenes | Gang Feature
Attack The Block - Starring John Boyega | Best Scenes
Attack the Block stars Michael Ajao and Jumayn Hunter | BFI Q&A
60 Sec Trailer
Official Restricted US Trailer

Attack the Block

Interactive Features for Attack the Block

Story Analysis

Credits

Universe & Franchise Timeline

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