Let the Right One In
Låt den rätte komma in
“Eli is 12 years old. She's been 12 for over 200 years, and she just moved in next door.”
Synopsis
When Oskar, a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli, they strike up a friendship. Initially reserved with each other, Oskar and Eli slowly form a close bond, but it soon becomes apparent that she is no ordinary young girl.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-09
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Kåre Hedebrant
Oskar
Lina Leandersson
Eli
Per Ragnar
Håkan
Henrik Dahl
Erik
Karin Bergquist
Yvonne
Peter Carlberg
Lacke
Ika Nord
Virginia
Mikael Rahm
Jocke
Karl-Robert Lindgren
Gösta
Anders T. Peedu
Morgan
Pale Olofsson
Larry
Cayetano Ruiz
Magister Avila
Patrik Rydmark
Conny
Johan Sömnes
Andreas
Mikael Erhardsson
Martin
Rasmus Luthander
Jimmy
Sören Källstigen
Janne, Erik's Friend
Malin Cederblad
Hospital Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 24, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 8, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.7x
+$6.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomas Alfredson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Ajvide Lindqvist
- Original Score
- Johan Söderqvist
- Original Title
- Låt den rätte komma in
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.8M
- Production Studios
- EFTI, Bavaria Film International, Sandrew Metronome Sverige, Filmpool Nord, SVT, WAG, Fido Film, Chimney Sweden
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomas Alfredson
John Ajvide Lindqvist
Johan Söderqvist
Hoyte van Hoytema
Tomas Alfredson, Dino Jonsäter
John Nordling, Carl Molinder
Department Leadership Roster
Tomas Alfredson
Director
Eva Norén
Production Design
Hoyte van Hoytema
Director of Photography
Tomas Alfredson
Editor
Dino Jonsäter
Editor
John Ajvide Lindqvist
Writer
John Nordling
Producer
Carl Molinder
Producer
Kimmo Rajala
Stunt Coordinator
Kaj Steveman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Johan Söderqvist
Original Music Composer
Maria Strid
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Let the Right One In
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What is Let the Right One In about?
When Oskar, a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli, they strike up a friendship. Initially reserved with each other, Oskar and Eli slowly form a close bond, but it soon becomes apparent that she is no ordinary young girl.
Who directed Let the Right One In?
Let the Right One In was directed by Tomas Alfredson.
Who stars in Let the Right One In?
The principal cast of Let the Right One In includes Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl, Karin Bergquist.
When was Let the Right One In released and how long is it?
Let the Right One In was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Let the Right One In?
Let the Right One In had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $10.8M at the worldwide box office (2.7 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Let the Right One In?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Let the Right One In was composed by Johan Söderqvist.
Is Let the Right One In based on a book or true story?
Let the Right One In is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Ajvide Lindqvist".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Let the Right One In?
Let the Right One In holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).