Epic
“Discover a world beyond your imagination.”
Synopsis
A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world—and ours.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Epic | Official Trailer #1 | HD 2013Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-24
Top Cast
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Colin Farrell
Ronin (voice)
Amanda Seyfried
Mary Katherine (M.K.) (voice)
Christoph Waltz
Mandrake (voice)
Josh Hutcherson
Nod (voice)
Jason Sudeikis
Bomba (voice)
Aziz Ansari
Mub (voice)
Chris O'Dowd
Grub (voice)
Beyoncé
Queen Tara (voice)
Judah Friedlander
Taxi Driver (voice)
Steven Tyler
Nim Galuu (voice)
Pitbull
Bufo (voice)
Blake Anderson
Dagda (voice)
John DiMaggio
Pinecone Jinn (voice)
Allison Bills
Dandelion Jinn (voice)
Todd Cummings
Old Fruit Fly (voice)
Troy Evans
Thistle Jinn (voice)
Emma Kenney
Marigold Girl (voice)
Jason Harris
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 20, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$268.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.68x
+$168.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Wedge
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember, Daniel Shere, William Joyce, James V. Hart
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Epic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $100M
- Worldwide Gross
- $268.4M
- Production Studios
- Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Wedge
Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember, Daniel Shere, William Joyce, James V. Hart, Bob Camp, Moroni Taylor, Chris Wedge
Danny Elfman
Renato Falcão
Andy Keir
Lori Forte, Jerry Davis, James V. Hart, William Joyce, Patrick Worlock
Department Leadership Roster
Tom J. Astle
Screenplay
Lori Forte
Producer
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Andy Keir
Editor
Greg Couch
Production Design
Matt Ember
Screenplay
Daniel Shere
Screenplay
Chris Wedge
Director
William Joyce
Screenplay
William Joyce
Production Design
James V. Hart
Screenplay
Renato Falcão
Director of Photography
Jerry Davis
Producer
Patrick Worlock
Producer
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 — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Epic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Epic about?
A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world—and ours.
Who directed Epic?
Epic was directed by Chris Wedge.
Who stars in Epic?
The principal cast of Epic includes Colin Farrell, Amanda Seyfried, Christoph Waltz, Josh Hutcherson, Jason Sudeikis.
When was Epic released and how long is it?
Epic was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Epic?
Epic had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $268.4M at the worldwide box office (2.68 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Epic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Epic was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Epic based on a book or true story?
Epic is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William Joyce".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Epic?
Epic holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).