Chowchilla
“26 children, buried alive. A shocking tale of escape and survival.”
Synopsis
Go behind the headlines to explore the strangest mass kidnapping in history, with exclusive interviews from those who lived through it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-03
Top Cast
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Ellie Mae Louise Smith
Darla Daniels
Alexander Ray
Richard Schoenfeld
Taylor Box
Fred Woods
Tate McMillan
James Schoenfeld
Ranen Navat
Kidnapped Student
Harrison Taylor
Kidnapped Student
Skye Samantha Ferrero
Kidnapped Kid
James Hernandez
Robert Gonzales
Alex Isles
Mike
Kalista Price
Andrea Park
Cora Lux
Monica Ardery
Adrianna Acevedo
Jodi Hefington
Rozlynn Fowler
Kidnapped Student
Trevor James
Kidnapped Student
Nathaniel Taylor
Jeff Brown
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Solet
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Díaz
- Original Score
- Austin Wintory
- Original Title
- Chowchilla
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Zipper Bros Films, Sutter Road Picture Company, CNN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Solet
Mario Díaz
Austin Wintory
Mario Díaz
Amy Entelis, Alexandra Hannibal, Sean M. Stuart, Glen Zipper
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Solet
Director
Mario Díaz
Writer
Sean M. Stuart
Producer
Glen Zipper
Producer
Mario Díaz
Editor
Robb Wilson King
Production Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chowchilla
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chowchilla about?
Go behind the headlines to explore the strangest mass kidnapping in history, with exclusive interviews from those who lived through it.
Who directed Chowchilla?
Chowchilla was directed by Paul Solet.
Who stars in Chowchilla?
The principal cast of Chowchilla includes Ellie Mae Louise Smith, Alexander Ray, Taylor Box, Tate McMillan, Ranen Navat.
When was Chowchilla released and how long is it?
Chowchilla was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Chowchilla?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chowchilla was composed by Austin Wintory.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chowchilla?
Chowchilla holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).