Needful Things
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Synopsis
A mysterious new shop opens in a small town which always seems to stock the deepest desires of each shopper, with a price far heavier than expected.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Needful Things Movie Trailer 1993 - TV Spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-04
Top Cast
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Max von Sydow
Leland Gaunt
Ed Harris
Sheriff Alan Pangborn
Bonnie Bedelia
Polly Chalmers
J.T. Walsh
Danforth Keeton III
Valri Bromfield
Wilma Jerzyk
Ray McKinnon
Deputy Norris Ridgewick
Lisa Blount
Cora Rusk
Shane Meier
Brian Rusk
Duncan Fraser
Hugh Priest
William Morgan Sheppard
Father Meehan
Amanda Plummer
Nettie Cobb
Don S. Davis
Reverend Rose
Campbell Lane
Frank Jewett
Eric Schneider
Henry Beaufort
Frank C. Turner
Pete Jerzyk
Gillian Barber
Myrtle Keeton
Deborah Wakeham
Myra
Tamsin Kelsey
Sheila Ratcliff
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 12, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fraser Clarke Heston
- Screenplay & Story
- W.D. Richter
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Needful Things
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.2M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fraser Clarke Heston
W.D. Richter, Stephen King
Patrick Doyle
Tony Westman
Rob Kobrin
Jack Cummins, Peter Yates
Department Leadership Roster
W.D. Richter
Screenplay
Fraser Clarke Heston
Director
Rob Kobrin
Editor
Jack Cummins
Producer
Tony Westman
Director of Photography
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Monique Prudhomme
Costume Design
Douglas Higgins
Production Design
Bill Ferguson
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Needful Things
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Needful Things about?
A mysterious new shop opens in a small town which always seems to stock the deepest desires of each shopper, with a price far heavier than expected.
Who directed Needful Things?
Needful Things was directed by Fraser Clarke Heston.
Who stars in Needful Things?
The principal cast of Needful Things includes Max von Sydow, Ed Harris, Bonnie Bedelia, J.T. Walsh, Valri Bromfield.
When was Needful Things released and how long is it?
Needful Things was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
How much did Needful Things make at the box office?
Needful Things grossed $15.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Needful Things?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Needful Things was composed by Patrick Doyle.
Is Needful Things based on a book or true story?
Needful Things is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Needful Things?
Needful Things holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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.).