Death of a Unicorn
“Payback is a beast.”
Synopsis
A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-27
Top Cast
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Paul Rudd
Elliot
Jenna Ortega
Ridley
Will Poulter
Shepard
Richard E. Grant
Odell
Téa Leoni
Belinda
Sunita Mani
Dr. Bhatia
Steve Park
Dr. Song
Anthony Carrigan
Griff
Jessica Hynes
Shaw
David Pasquesi
Pilot
Denise Delgado
Ridley's Mom
Kathryn Erbe
Tapestry Video Narrator (voice)
Nicholas Wittman
Mercenary #1
Max Draskoczi
Mercenary #2
Narantsogt Tsogtsaikhan
Mercenary #3
Christine Grace Szarkó
Police Officer
Tasha Lawrence
Police Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysFantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 28, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 29, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 1, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.09x
+$1.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Scharfman
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Scharfman
- Original Score
- Dan Romer, Giosuè Greco
- Original Title
- Death of a Unicorn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.4M
- Production Studios
- A24, Square Peg, Secret Engine, Ley Line Entertainment, Monoceros Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Scharfman
Alex Scharfman
Dan Romer, Giosuè Greco
Larry Fong
Ron Dulin
Tyler Campellone, Drew P. Houpt, Lars Knudsen, Alex Scharfman, Tim Headington
Department Leadership Roster
Tyler Campellone
Producer
Drew P. Houpt
Producer
Lars Knudsen
Producer
Alex Scharfman
Producer
Larry Fong
Director of Photography
Levente Lezsák
Stunt Coordinator
Amy Williams
Production Design
Andrea Flesch
Costume Design
Tim Headington
Producer
Theresa Steele Page
Producer
Alex Scharfman
Writer
Alex Scharfman
Director
Lucas Joaquin
Producer
Ron Dulin
Editor
Dan Romer
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 • Injury
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a Unicorn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death of a Unicorn about?
A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
Who directed Death of a Unicorn?
Death of a Unicorn was directed by Alex Scharfman.
Who stars in Death of a Unicorn?
The principal cast of Death of a Unicorn includes Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni.
When was Death of a Unicorn released and how long is it?
Death of a Unicorn was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Death of a Unicorn?
Death of a Unicorn had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $16.4M at the worldwide box office (1.09 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Unicorn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Unicorn was composed by Dan Romer, Giosuè Greco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death of a Unicorn?
Death of a Unicorn holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).