The Age of Innocence
“In a world of tradition. In an age of innocence. They dared to break the rules.”
Synopsis
In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.
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Top Cast
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Daniel Day-Lewis
Newland Archer
Michelle Pfeiffer
Ellen Olenska
Winona Ryder
May Welland
Alexis Smith
Louisa van der Luyden
Geraldine Chaplin
Mrs. Welland
Jonathan Pryce
Rivière
Richard E. Grant
Lawrence "Larry" Lefferts
Alec McCowen
Sillerton Jackson
Mary Beth Hurt
Regina Beaufort
Stuart Wilson
Julius Beaufort
Howard Erskine
Beaufort Guest
John McLoughlin
Party Guest
Christopher Nilsson
Party Guest
Miriam Margolyes
Mrs. Catherine Mingott
Siân Phillips
Mrs. Archer
Carolyn Farina
Janey Archer
Michael Gough
Henry van der Luyden
Joanne Woodward
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival（4K）
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 4, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$34M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.95x
-$1.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Scorsese, Jay Cocks
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Age of Innocence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $34M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.3M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Cappa/De Fina Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese, Jay Cocks, Edith Wharton
Elmer Bernstein
Michael Ballhaus
Thelma Schoonmaker
Barbara De Fina
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Scorsese
Screenplay
Jay Cocks
Screenplay
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Barbara De Fina
Producer
Thelma Schoonmaker
Editor
Martin Scorsese
Director
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Age of Innocence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Age of Innocence about?
In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.
Who directed The Age of Innocence?
The Age of Innocence was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Who stars in The Age of Innocence?
The principal cast of The Age of Innocence includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Winona Ryder, Alexis Smith, Geraldine Chaplin.
When was The Age of Innocence released and how long is it?
The Age of Innocence was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Age of Innocence?
The Age of Innocence had a reported production budget of $34M and grossed $32.3M at the worldwide box office (0.95 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Age of Innocence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Age of Innocence was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is The Age of Innocence based on a book or true story?
The Age of Innocence is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edith Wharton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Age of Innocence?
The Age of Innocence holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).