White Noise
“The line separating the living from the dead has been crossed.”
Synopsis
An architect's desire to speak with his wife from beyond the grave using EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), becomes an obsession with supernatural repercussions.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
White Noise Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-22
Top Cast
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Michael Keaton
Jonathan Rivers
Deborah Kara Unger
Sarah Tate
Chandra West
Anna Rivers
Ian McNeice
Raymond Price
Sarah Strange
Jane
Nicholas Elia
Mike Rivers
Mike Dopud
Detective Smits
Marsha Regis
Police Woman
Brad Sihvon
Minister
Mitchell Kosterman
Work Man
L. Harvey Gold
Business Man
Amber Rothwell
Susie Tomlinson
Suzanne Ristic
Mary Freeman
Keegan Connor Tracy
Mirabelle
Miranda Frigon
Car Crash Woman
Aaron Douglas
Young Father
Anthony Harrison
Doctor
Bruce Dawson
Mark
Release History & Theatrical Window
Night Visions Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 7, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 21, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$91.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.12x
+$81.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoffrey Sax
- Screenplay & Story
- Niall Johnson
- Original Score
- Claude Foisy
- Original Title
- White Noise
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $91.2M
- Production Studios
- White Noise UK Ltd., Universal Pictures, Brightlight Pictures, Endgame Entertainment, Gold Circle Films, The Movie Network, Corus Entertainment, Chum Television, Senator International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoffrey Sax
Niall Johnson
Claude Foisy
Chris Seager
Nick Arthurs
Paul Brooks, Simon Brooks, Shawn Williamson, Stephen Hegyes, Norm Waitt
Department Leadership Roster
Geoffrey Sax
Director
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Paul Brooks
Producer
Nick Arthurs
Editor
Michael S. Bolton
Production Design
Karen L. Matthews
Costume Design
Shawn Williamson
Producer
Claude Foisy
Original Music Composer
Simon Giles
Visual Effects Supervisor
Randy Lee
Stunt Coordinator
Niall Johnson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Noise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Noise about?
An architect's desire to speak with his wife from beyond the grave using EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), becomes an obsession with supernatural repercussions.
Who directed White Noise?
White Noise was directed by Geoffrey Sax.
Who stars in White Noise?
The principal cast of White Noise includes Michael Keaton, Deborah Kara Unger, Chandra West, Ian McNeice, Sarah Strange.
When was White Noise released and how long is it?
White Noise was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of White Noise?
White Noise had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $91.2M at the worldwide box office (9.12 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for White Noise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Noise was composed by Claude Foisy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Noise?
White Noise holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); 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: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).