BlackBerry
“Work hard. Fail hard.”
Synopsis
Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-15
Top Cast
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Jay Baruchel
Mike
Glenn Howerton
Jim
Matt Johnson
Doug
Saul Rubinek
John Woodman
Cary Elwes
Carl Yankowski
Rich Sommer
Paul Stanos
Michael Ironside
Charles Purdy
Martin Donovan
Rick Brock
Michelle Giroux
Dara Frankel
SungWon Cho
Ritchie
Mark Critch
Gary Bettman
Kelly Van der Burg
Jasmine
Gregory Ambrose Calderone
Young Businessman #1
Laura Cilevitz
Shelly
James Elliot Miniou
Callaghan Drummond
Fuad Musayev
Derek
Ethan Eng
Ethan
Michael Scott
Michael
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 12, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 2, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 8, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.52x
-$2.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Johnson, Matthew Miller, Jacquie McNish, Sean Silcoff, Jay McCarrol
- Original Score
- Jay McCarrol
- Original Title
- BlackBerry
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America, Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.6M
- Production Studios
- Zapruder Films, Rhombus Media, XYZ Films, IPR.VC, Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson, Matthew Miller, Jacquie McNish, Sean Silcoff, Jay McCarrol
Jay McCarrol
Jared Raab, Adam Crosby
Curt Lobb
Niv Fichman, Kevin Krikst, Fraser Ash, Matthew Miller, Jay McCarrol
Department Leadership Roster
Niv Fichman
Producer
Kevin Krikst
Producer
Fraser Ash
Producer
Matthew Miller
Producer
Matt Johnson
Director
Curt Lobb
Editor
Matt Johnson
Writer
Jay McCarrol
Original Music Composer
Jared Raab
Director of Photography
Matthew Miller
Writer
Tristan Zerafa
Visual Effects Supervisor
Adam Belanger
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Language
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BlackBerry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is BlackBerry about?
Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
Who directed BlackBerry?
BlackBerry was directed by Matt Johnson.
Who stars in BlackBerry?
The principal cast of BlackBerry includes Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson, Saul Rubinek, Cary Elwes.
When was BlackBerry released and how long is it?
BlackBerry was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of BlackBerry?
BlackBerry had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $2.6M at the worldwide box office (0.52 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for BlackBerry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for BlackBerry was composed by Jay McCarrol.
Is BlackBerry based on a book or true story?
BlackBerry is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jacquie McNish", Book: "Sean Silcoff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for BlackBerry?
BlackBerry holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).