The Mill
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Synopsis
A businessman wakes up beside an ancient grist mill situated in the center of an open-air prison cell with no idea how he got there. Forced to work as a beast of burden to stay alive, he must find a way to escape before the birth of his child.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean King O'Grady
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey David Thomas
- Original Score
- David Chapdelaine
- Original Title
- The Mill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- 20th Digital Studio, Altar Rock Pictures, Death Ground, WTP Pictures, RELevent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean King O'Grady
Jeffrey David Thomas
David Chapdelaine
Seamus Tierney
Shane Patrick Ford
Brooke Goldner, Barbara Goldner, Miles Alva, Amy Williams, Jesse Ford
Department Leadership Roster
Maren Reese
Costume Design
Shane Patrick Ford
Editor
Amy Williams
Production Design
David Chapdelaine
Original Music Composer
Brooke Goldner
Producer
Barbara Goldner
Producer
Seamus Tierney
Director of Photography
Jesse Ford
Producer
Jeffrey David Thomas
Writer
Sean King O'Grady
Producer
Sean King O'Grady
Director
Lil Rel Howery
Producer
Josh Feldman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mill
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What is The Mill about?
A businessman wakes up beside an ancient grist mill situated in the center of an open-air prison cell with no idea how he got there. Forced to work as a beast of burden to stay alive, he must find a way to escape before the birth of his child.
Who directed The Mill?
The Mill was directed by Sean King O'Grady.
Who stars in The Mill?
The principal cast of The Mill includes Lil Rel Howery, Pat Healy, Karen Obilom, Patrick Fischler, Getchie Argetsinger.
When was The Mill released and how long is it?
The Mill was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mill was composed by David Chapdelaine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mill?
The Mill holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).