Stitches
“You'll die laughing...”
Synopsis
The clumsy and unfunny clown Richard "Stitches" Grindle entertains at the 10th birthday party of little Tom, but the boy and his friends play a prank with Stitches, tying his shoelaces. Stitches slips, falls and dies. Six years later, Tom gives a birthday party for his friends at home, but Stitches revives to haunt the teenagers and revenge his death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Redband TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-12
Top Cast
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Ross Noble
Stitches
Tommy Knight
Tom
Gemma-Leah Devereux
Kate
John McDonnell
The Motley
Shane Murray-Corcoran
Vinny
Thommas Kane Byrne
Bulger
Eoghan McQuinn
Richie
Roisin Barron
Sarah
Hugh Mulhern
Paul
Tommy Cullen
Dan
Lorna Dempsey
Mary
Jemma Curran
Jenny
Valerie Spelman
Tom's Mom
Ryan Burke
Young Tom
Kelianne Coughlan
Young Sarah
Callum Maloney
Young Bulger
Gerald Ahern
Young Vinny
Harry Behan
Young Richie
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$95K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.95x
-$5K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Conor McMahon
- Screenplay & Story
- David O'Brien, Conor McMahon
- Original Score
- Paul McDonnell
- Original Title
- Stitches
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Worldwide Gross
- $95K
- Production Studios
- Tailored Films, Fantastic Films, Solid Entertainment, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Conor McMahon
David O'Brien, Conor McMahon
Paul McDonnell
Patrick Jordan
Julianne Forde, John McDonnell, Ruth Treacy, Brendan McCarthy
Department Leadership Roster
David O'Brien
Writer
Conor McMahon
Director
Conor McMahon
Writer
Julianne Forde
Producer
John McDonnell
Producer
Ferdia Murphy
Production Design
Ruth Treacy
Producer
Brendan McCarthy
Producer
Patrick Jordan
Director of Photography
Declan Dowling
Visual Effects Supervisor
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stitches
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stitches about?
The clumsy and unfunny clown Richard "Stitches" Grindle entertains at the 10th birthday party of little Tom, but the boy and his friends play a prank with Stitches, tying his shoelaces. Stitches slips, falls and dies. Six years later, Tom gives a birthday party for his friends at home, but Stitches revives to haunt the teenagers and revenge his death.
Who directed Stitches?
Stitches was directed by Conor McMahon.
Who stars in Stitches?
The principal cast of Stitches includes Ross Noble, Tommy Knight, Gemma-Leah Devereux, John McDonnell, Shane Murray-Corcoran.
When was Stitches released and how long is it?
Stitches was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Stitches?
Stitches had a reported production budget of $100K and grossed $95K at the worldwide box office (0.95 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Stitches?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stitches was composed by Paul McDonnell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stitches?
Stitches holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).