The Indian in the Cupboard
“Adventure comes to life.”
Synopsis
A nine-year-old boy gets a plastic Indian and a cupboard for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life and befriends him.
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The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$35.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.79x
-$9.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Oz
- Screenplay & Story
- Melissa Mathison
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- The Indian in the Cupboard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $35.7M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Oz
Melissa Mathison, Lynne Reid Banks
Randy Edelman
Russell Carpenter
Ian Crafford
Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Jane Startz, Marty Keltz
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Carpenter
Director of Photography
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Frank Oz
Director
Ian Crafford
Editor
Melissa Mathison
Screenplay
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Frank Marshall
Producer
Jane Startz
Producer
Lynn Salvatori
Stunt Coordinator
Dennis Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Leslie McDonald
Production Design
Deborah L. Scott
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Indian in the Cupboard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Indian in the Cupboard about?
A nine-year-old boy gets a plastic Indian and a cupboard for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life and befriends him.
Who directed The Indian in the Cupboard?
The Indian in the Cupboard was directed by Frank Oz.
Who stars in The Indian in the Cupboard?
The principal cast of The Indian in the Cupboard includes Hal Scardino, Litefoot, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Jenkins, Rishi Bhat.
When was The Indian in the Cupboard released and how long is it?
The Indian in the Cupboard was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Indian in the Cupboard?
The Indian in the Cupboard had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $35.7M at the worldwide box office (0.79 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Indian in the Cupboard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Indian in the Cupboard was composed by Randy Edelman.
Is The Indian in the Cupboard based on a book or true story?
The Indian in the Cupboard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lynne Reid Banks".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Indian in the Cupboard?
The Indian in the Cupboard holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).