Heretic
“Question everything.”
Synopsis
Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 3Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-08
Top Cast
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Hugh Grant
Mr. Reed
Sophie Thatcher
Sister Barnes
Chloe East
Sister Paxton
Topher Grace
Elder Kennedy
Elle Young
Prophet
Julie Lynn-Mortensen
Pedestrian
Haylie Hansen
Teenager
Elle McKinnon
Teenager
Hanna Huffman
Teenager
Anesha Bailey
Neighbor
Miguel Castillo
Neighbor
Stephanie Lavigne
Believer
Wendy Gorling
Disciple
River Codack
Missionary #1 (uncredited)
Carolyn Adair
Driver with Car (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysRio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 21, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$51.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.19x
+$41.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
- Original Score
- Chris Bacon
- Original Title
- Heretic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $51.9M
- Production Studios
- A24, Beck/Woods, Shiny Penny Productions, CatchLight Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
Chris Bacon
Chung Chung-hoon
Justin Li
Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, Stacey Sher, Jeanette Volturno, Julia Glausi
Department Leadership Roster
Chung Chung-hoon
Director of Photography
Justin Li
Editor
Philip Messina
Production Design
Betsy Heimann
Costume Design
Scott Beck
Producer
Bryan Woods
Producer
Stacey Sher
Producer
Jeanette Volturno
Producer
Julia Glausi
Producer
Scott Beck
Director
Bryan Woods
Director
Scott Beck
Writer
Bryan Woods
Writer
Chris Van Dyck
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Bacon
Original Music Composer
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.
Violence • Threat • Injury
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heretic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heretic about?
Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
Who directed Heretic?
Heretic was directed by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods.
Who stars in Heretic?
The principal cast of Heretic includes Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, Topher Grace, Elle Young.
When was Heretic released and how long is it?
Heretic was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Heretic?
Heretic had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $51.9M at the worldwide box office (5.19 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Heretic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heretic was composed by Chris Bacon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heretic?
Heretic holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).