The Rule of Jenny Pen
Synopsis
Confined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopath who employs a child's puppet to abuse the home's residents with deadly consequences.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-24
Top Cast
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John Lithgow
Dave Crealy
Geoffrey Rush
Stefan Mortensen
Nathaniel Lees
Sonny Ausage
Maaka Pohatu
Dr. Neels
Tom Sainsbury
Carer Mike
Ian Mune
Howie Wicker
Ginette McDonald
Sally Pile
Holly Shanahan
Madeline Shepard
Bruce Phillips
Peter Llewyn
Yvette Parsons
Carer Tania
Irene Wood
Olive Shaw
Hannah Lynch
Carer Joy
Paolo Rotondo
Psychologist
George Henare
Tony Garfield
Nikki MacDonnell
Court Mother
Fiona Collins
Carer Grace
Richard Chapman
Musician
Annie Ruth
Moira Spender
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysMonster Fest
Festival / Special Debut
March 7, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 28, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 8, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$422K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Ashcroft
- Screenplay & Story
- Eli Kent, James Ashcroft, Owen Marshall
- Original Score
- John Gibson
- Original Title
- The Rule of Jenny Pen
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $422K
- Production Studios
- Light in the Dark Productions, Blueskin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ashcroft
Eli Kent, James Ashcroft, Owen Marshall
John Gibson
Matt Henley
Gretchen Peterson
James Ashcroft, Eli Kent, John Lithgow, Emily Gotto, Nicholas Lazo
Department Leadership Roster
James Ashcroft
Director
Eli Kent
Writer
James Ashcroft
Writer
Catherine Fitzgerald
Producer
Orlando Stewart
Producer
Matt Henley
Director of Photography
Gretchen Peterson
Editor
John Gibson
Original Music Composer
Zahra Archer
Production Design
Gabrielle Stevenson
Costume 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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rule of Jenny Pen
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What is The Rule of Jenny Pen about?
Confined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopath who employs a child's puppet to abuse the home's residents with deadly consequences.
Who directed The Rule of Jenny Pen?
The Rule of Jenny Pen was directed by James Ashcroft.
Who stars in The Rule of Jenny Pen?
The principal cast of The Rule of Jenny Pen includes John Lithgow, Geoffrey Rush, Nathaniel Lees, Maaka Pohatu, Tom Sainsbury.
When was The Rule of Jenny Pen released and how long is it?
The Rule of Jenny Pen was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did The Rule of Jenny Pen make at the box office?
The Rule of Jenny Pen grossed $422K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Rule of Jenny Pen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rule of Jenny Pen was composed by John Gibson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rule of Jenny Pen?
The Rule of Jenny Pen holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).