The Softening
“Your love will never be forgotten.”
Synopsis
A man's wife and kids suddenly disappear without explanation and are replaced by a Strange Woman claiming to be his wife.
Top Cast
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Ted
Jasveen Singh
Rachel
Devyn Hosier
Strange Woman
Connor McGuire
Mac
Palmer Ashe III
Cop #1 / Orderly #1
Max Bowmore
Cop #2 / Orderly #2
Marc Lubbers
Cop #3
Cris Merritt
Skinner
Nick D'Ambrosio
Shiloh
Jenna Rivera
Selena
Hunter Maze
Child #3
Logan McCurry
Gas Station Attendant
Carmen Vasaturo
Young Man
Lyndsey Bentham
Young Woman
Yung Me Morris
Principal
Lindsay Michelle Reed
School Attendant
Louis DiPilla
Old Man
Taylor Morgan
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich New Wave Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Stockdale
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Stockdale
- Original Title
- The Softening
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $25K
- Production Studios
- SimonsRants Productions, Spare Room Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Stockdale
Simon Stockdale
Logan McCurry
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Stockdale
Director
Simon Stockdale
Writer
Logan McCurry
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Softening.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Softening
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Softening about?
A man's wife and kids suddenly disappear without explanation and are replaced by a Strange Woman claiming to be his wife.
Who directed The Softening?
The Softening was directed by Simon Stockdale.
Who stars in The Softening?
The principal cast of The Softening includes Simon Stockdale, Jasveen Singh, Devyn Hosier, Connor McGuire, Palmer Ashe III.
When was The Softening released and how long is it?
The Softening was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Softening?
The Softening holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).