Palindromes
Synopsis
Aviva is thirteen, awkward and sensitive. Her mother Joyce is warm and loving, as is her father, Steve, a regular guy who does have a fierce temper from time to time. The film revolves around her family, friends and neighbors.
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Top Cast
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Matthew Faber
Mark Wiener
Angela Pietropinto
Mrs. Wiener
Bill Buell
Mr. Wiener
Emani Sledge
'Dawn' Aviva
Ellen Barkin
Joyce Victor
Valerie Shusterov
'Judah' Aviva
Richard Masur
Steve Victor
Hillary B. Smith
Robin Wallace
Danton Stone
Bruce Wallace
Robert Agri
First Judah
Hannah Freiman
'Henry' Aviva
Stephen Singer
Dr. Fleischer
Rachel Corr
'Henrietta' Aviva
Stephen Adly Guirgis
Joe / Earl / Bob
Will Denton
'Huckleberry' Aviva
Sharon Wilkins
'Mama Sunshine' Aviva
Alexander Brickel
Peter Paul
Ashleigh Hertzig
Barbara
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 13, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$810K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Solondz
- Screenplay & Story
- Todd Solondz
- Original Score
- Nathan Larson
- Original Title
- Palindromes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $810K
- Production Studios
- Extra Large Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Solondz
Todd Solondz
Nathan Larson
Tom Richmond
Kevin Messman, Mollie Goldstein
Mike S. Ryan, Derrick Tseng
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Solondz
Director
Todd Solondz
Writer
Nathan Larson
Original Music Composer
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Kevin Messman
Editor
Mollie Goldstein
Editor
Mike S. Ryan
Producer
Derrick Tseng
Producer
David Doernberg
Production Design
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palindromes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Palindromes about?
Aviva is thirteen, awkward and sensitive. Her mother Joyce is warm and loving, as is her father, Steve, a regular guy who does have a fierce temper from time to time. The film revolves around her family, friends and neighbors.
Who directed Palindromes?
Palindromes was directed by Todd Solondz.
Who stars in Palindromes?
The principal cast of Palindromes includes Matthew Faber, Angela Pietropinto, Bill Buell, Emani Sledge, Ellen Barkin.
When was Palindromes released and how long is it?
Palindromes was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Palindromes make at the box office?
Palindromes grossed $810K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Palindromes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Palindromes was composed by Nathan Larson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Palindromes?
Palindromes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).