Memoir of a Snail
“Life can only be understood backwards, but we have to live it forwards.”
Synopsis
Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Australian TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-29
Top Cast
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Sarah Snook
Grace (voice)
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Gilbert (voice)
Jacki Weaver
Pinky (voice)
Magda Szubanski
Ruth Appleby (voice)
Dominique Pinon
Percy Pudel (voice)
Tony Armstrong
Ken (voice)
Paul Capsis
Ian / Narelle (voice)
Eric Bana
James the Magistrate (voice)
Bernie Clifford
Owen Appleby (voice)
Davey Thompson
Ben Appleby (voice)
Charlotte Belsey
Young Grace (voice)
Mason Litsos
Young Gilbert (voice)
Nick Cave
Bill Clarke (voice)
Agnes Davison
Additional Young Grace (voice)
Daniel Agdag
Doctor (voice)
Saxon Wright
Bert (voice)
Selena Brennan
Annie Pudel (voice)
Adam Elliot
Denise Floyd (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 26, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 8, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$4.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Elliot
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Elliot, Louise Gough
- Original Score
- Elena Kats-Chernin
- Original Title
- Memoir of a Snail
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $4.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7
- Production Studios
- Arenamedia, MIFF Premiere Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Elliot
Adam Elliot, Louise Gough
Elena Kats-Chernin
Gerald Thompson
Bill Murphy
Adam Elliot, Liz Kearney, Robert Connolly, Robert Patterson, Sebastien Raybaud
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Elliot
Writer
Adam Elliot
Director
Adam Elliot
Producer
Liz Kearney
Producer
Gerald Thompson
Director of Photography
Bill Murphy
Editor
Adam Elliot
Production Design
Elena Kats-Chernin
Original Music Composer
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.
Stressful Scenes
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memoir of a Snail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Memoir of a Snail about?
Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.
Who directed Memoir of a Snail?
Memoir of a Snail was directed by Adam Elliot.
Who stars in Memoir of a Snail?
The principal cast of Memoir of a Snail includes Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jacki Weaver, Magda Szubanski, Dominique Pinon.
When was Memoir of a Snail released and how long is it?
Memoir of a Snail was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Memoir of a Snail?
Memoir of a Snail had a reported production budget of $4.3M and grossed $7 at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Memoir of a Snail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Memoir of a Snail was composed by Elena Kats-Chernin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Memoir of a Snail?
Memoir of a Snail 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: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).