Wristcutters: A Love Story
“Life is a trip, but the afterlife is one hell of a ride.”
Synopsis
Zia, distraught over breaking up with his girlfriend, decides to end it all. Unfortunately, he discovers that there is no real ending, only a run-down afterlife that is strikingly similar to his old one, just a bit worse. Discovering that his ex-girlfriend has also "offed" herself, he sets out on a road trip to find her.
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Wristcutters: A Love Story (2007) / Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-21
Top Cast
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Patrick Fugit
Zia
Shannyn Sossamon
Mikal
Shea Whigham
Eugene
Leslie Bibb
Desiree
Mikal P. Lazarev
Nanuk
Mark Boone Junior
Mike
Abraham Benrubi
Erik
Mary Pat Gleason
Eugene's Mother
Clayne Crawford
Jim
Anthony Azizi
Hassan
Azura Skye
Tania
Nick Offerman
Cop
Sarah Roemer
Rachel
John Hawkes
Yan
Tom Waits
Kneller
Will Arnett
Messiah
Cameron Bowen
Kostya
Chase Ellison
Kid Kostya
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 19, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$454K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$546K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Goran Dukić
- Screenplay & Story
- Etgar Keret, Goran Dukić
- Original Score
- Bobby Johnston
- Original Title
- Wristcutters: A Love Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $454K
- Production Studios
- No Matter Pictures, Halcyon Pictures, Super Crispy Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Goran Dukić
Etgar Keret, Goran Dukić
Bobby Johnston
Vanja Černjul
Jonathan Alberts
Tatiana Kelly, Mikal P. Lazarev, Chris Coen, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Goran Dukić
Director
Tatiana Kelly
Producer
Mikal P. Lazarev
Producer
Chris Coen
Producer
Vanja Černjul
Director of Photography
Bobby Johnston
Original Music Composer
Erica Nicotra
Costume Design
Jonathan Alberts
Editor
Linda Sena
Production Design
Goran Dukić
Writer
Adam Sherman
Producer
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wristcutters: A Love Story
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What is Wristcutters: A Love Story about?
Zia, distraught over breaking up with his girlfriend, decides to end it all. Unfortunately, he discovers that there is no real ending, only a run-down afterlife that is strikingly similar to his old one, just a bit worse. Discovering that his ex-girlfriend has also "offed" herself, he sets out on a road trip to find her.
Who directed Wristcutters: A Love Story?
Wristcutters: A Love Story was directed by Goran Dukić.
Who stars in Wristcutters: A Love Story?
The principal cast of Wristcutters: A Love Story includes Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon, Shea Whigham, Leslie Bibb, Mikal P. Lazarev.
When was Wristcutters: A Love Story released and how long is it?
Wristcutters: A Love Story was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wristcutters: A Love Story?
Wristcutters: A Love Story had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $454K at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Wristcutters: A Love Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wristcutters: A Love Story was composed by Bobby Johnston.
Is Wristcutters: A Love Story based on a book or true story?
Wristcutters: A Love Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Etgar Keret".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wristcutters: A Love Story?
Wristcutters: A Love Story holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).