The Canyons
“It's not the hills.”
Synopsis
The discovery of an illicit love affair leads two young Angelenos on a violent, sexually charged tour through the dark side of human nature.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-31
Top Cast
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Nolan Gerard Funk
Ryan
Lindsay Lohan
Tara
James Deen
Christian
Amanda Brooks
Gina
Tenille Houston
Cynthia
Gus Van Sant
Dr. Campbell
Jarod Einsohn
Hoodie Guy
Danny Wylde
Reed
Victor of Aquitaine
Randall
Jim Boeven
Jon
Philip Pavel
Erik
Lily LaBeau
Young Hot Girl
Thomas Trussell
Young Hot Guy
Alex Ashbaugh
David
Chris Schellenger
Jaden
Lauren Schacher
Caitlin
Diana Gitelman
Receptionist
Andres De La Fuente
Photographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysRio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 2, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 17, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$270K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.08x
+$20K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Bret Easton Ellis
- Original Score
- Brendan Canning, John La Magna, Ryan Kondrat
- Original Title
- The Canyons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Worldwide Gross
- $270K
- Production Studios
- Filmworks/FX, Post Empire Films, Sodium Fox Productions, Prettybird
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Bret Easton Ellis
Brendan Canning, John La Magna, Ryan Kondrat
John DeFazio
Tim Silano
Braxton Pope, Paul Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Braxton Pope
Producer
Bret Easton Ellis
Writer
Paul Schrader
Director
Brendan Canning
Original Music Composer
Julius LeFlore
Stunt Coordinator
John DeFazio
Director of Photography
Tim Silano
Editor
Keely Crum
Costume Design
Ken Locsmandi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Stephanie J. Gordon
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Canyons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Canyons about?
The discovery of an illicit love affair leads two young Angelenos on a violent, sexually charged tour through the dark side of human nature.
Who directed The Canyons?
The Canyons was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in The Canyons?
The principal cast of The Canyons includes Nolan Gerard Funk, Lindsay Lohan, James Deen, Amanda Brooks, Tenille Houston.
When was The Canyons released and how long is it?
The Canyons was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Canyons?
The Canyons had a reported production budget of $250K and grossed $270K at the worldwide box office (1.08 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Canyons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Canyons was composed by Brendan Canning, John La Magna, Ryan Kondrat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Canyons?
The Canyons holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).