Adoration
Synopsis
Lil and Roz are two lifelong friends, having grown up together as neighbors in an idyllic beach town. As adults, their sons have developed a friendship as strong as that which binds their mothers. One summer, all four are confronted by simmering emotions that have been mounting between them, and each find unexpected happiness in relationships that cross the bounds of convention.
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Adore (Official Trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-11
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Naomi Watts
Lil
Robin Wright
Roz
Xavier Samuel
Ian
James Frecheville
Tom
Ben Mendelsohn
Harold
Sophie Lowe
Hannah
Gary Sweet
Saul
Jessica Tovey
Mary
Alyson Standen
Molly
Dane Eade
Surfer lifeguard
Charlee Thomas
Lil's grand-daughter
Scott Pirlo
Assistant
Drew Fairley
Theatre Director
Rowan Witt
Oswald
Sally Cahill
Mrs. Alving
Richard Huggett
Punter
Katrina Norman
Roz Swimming Double
Genevieve Hegney
Workshop Performer
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 6, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.1x
-$14.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Fontaine
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Hampton
- Original Score
- Christopher Gordon
- Original Title
- Adoration
- Country of Origin
- Australia, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Screen Australia, Ciné-@, Hopscotch Features, Mon Voisin Productions, Screen NSW, Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, France Télévisions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Fontaine
Christopher Hampton, Doris Lessing, Judy Morris
Christopher Gordon
Christophe Beaucarne
Luc Barnier, Ceinwen Berry
Troy Lum, Philippe Carcassonne, Barbara Gibbs, Naomi Watts, Sidonie Dumas
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Fontaine
Director
Steven Jones-Evans
Production Design
Philippe Carcassonne
Producer
Luc Barnier
Editor
Ceinwen Berry
Editor
Barbara Gibbs
Producer
Annie Beauchamp
Production Design
Christopher Gordon
Original Music Composer
Michel Feller
Producer
Christopher Hampton
Screenplay
Andrew Mason
Producer
Christophe Beaucarne
Director of Photography
Dean Gould
Stunt Coordinator
Joanna Mae Park
Costume Design
Dominique Besnehard
Producer
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adoration
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adoration about?
Lil and Roz are two lifelong friends, having grown up together as neighbors in an idyllic beach town. As adults, their sons have developed a friendship as strong as that which binds their mothers. One summer, all four are confronted by simmering emotions that have been mounting between them, and each find unexpected happiness in relationships that cross the bounds of convention.
Who directed Adoration?
Adoration was directed by Anne Fontaine.
Who stars in Adoration?
The principal cast of Adoration includes Naomi Watts, Robin Wright, Xavier Samuel, James Frecheville, Ben Mendelsohn.
When was Adoration released and how long is it?
Adoration was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Adoration?
Adoration had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (0.1 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Adoration?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adoration was composed by Christopher Gordon.
Is Adoration based on a book or true story?
Adoration is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Doris Lessing".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Adoration?
Adoration holds official age classifications: 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.).