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6.6 / 10(539 votes)IMDbR20041h 58m$17.1M Worldwide GrossGermany, United Kingdom, United States of America

Kinsey

“Let's talk about sex”

Synopsis

Kinsey is a portrait of researcher Alfred Kinsey, driven to uncover the most private secrets of a nation. What begins for Kinsey as a scientific endeavor soon takes on an intensely personal relevance, ultimately becoming an unexpected journey into the mystery of human behavior.

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Kinsey (2004) - trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 4, 2004

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 28, 2008

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.55x ROI)

Production Budget

$11M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$17.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.55x

+$6.1M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $11MWorldwide: $17.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bill Condon
Screenplay & Story
Bill Condon
Original Score
Carter Burwell
Original Title
Kinsey
Country of Origin
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 58m
Production Budget
$11M
Worldwide Gross
$17.1M
Production Studios
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Qwerty Films, N1 European Film Produktions, Pretty Pictures, American Zoetrope, Myriad Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bill Condon

Screenplay & Story

Bill Condon

Original Score & Music

Carter Burwell

Director of Photography

Frederick Elmes

Film Editing

Virginia Katz

Producers

Francis Ford Coppola, Bobby Rock, Gail Mutrux, Kirk D'Amico, Michael Kuhn

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Sherman

Production Design

Frederick Elmes

Frederick Elmes

Director of Photography

Bill Condon

Bill Condon

Director

Gail Mutrux

Producer

Carter Burwell

Carter Burwell

Original Music Composer

Virginia Katz

Editor

Blaise Corrigan

Blaise Corrigan

Stunt Coordinator

G.A. Aguilar

Stunt Coordinator

Bill Condon

Bill Condon

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Canada18A
France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kinsey.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kinsey

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Kinsey about?

Kinsey is a portrait of researcher Alfred Kinsey, driven to uncover the most private secrets of a nation. What begins for Kinsey as a scientific endeavor soon takes on an intensely personal relevance, ultimately becoming an unexpected journey into the mystery of human behavior.

Who directed Kinsey?

Kinsey was directed by Bill Condon.

Who stars in Kinsey?

The principal cast of Kinsey includes Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Chris O'Donnell, Peter Sarsgaard, Timothy Hutton.

When was Kinsey released and how long is it?

Kinsey was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.

What was the box office and production budget of Kinsey?

Kinsey had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $17.1M at the worldwide box office (1.55 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Kinsey?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Kinsey was composed by Carter Burwell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Kinsey?

Kinsey holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).