Laurel Canyon
“Somewhere between Hollywood and the rest of the world.”
Synopsis
When an uptight young man and his fiancée move into his libertine mother's house, the resulting clash of life attitudes shakes everyone up.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Laurel Canyon - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-07
Top Cast
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Frances McDormand
Jane
Christian Bale
Sam
Kate Beckinsale
Alex
Natascha McElhone
Sara
Alessandro Nivola
Ian
Lou Barlow
Fripp
Russell Pollard
Rowan
Imaad Wasif
Dean
Mickey Petralia
Mickey
Melissa De Sousa
Claudia
Alexandra Carter
Darla
Michelle DeMirjian
China
Rick Gonzalez
Wyatt
Dennis Howard
Mr. Elliott
Catherine McGoohan
Mrs. Elliott
Judith Montgomery
Woman 1
Patricia Place
Woman 2
Willo Hausman
Cambridge party guest #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 7, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Cholodenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Lisa Cholodenko
- Original Score
- Craig Wedren
- Original Title
- Laurel Canyon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- Antidote Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa Cholodenko
Lisa Cholodenko
Craig Wedren
Wally Pfister
Amy E. Duddleston
Scott Ferguson, Susan A. Stover, Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte, David McGiffert
Department Leadership Roster
Wally Pfister
Director of Photography
Cindy Evans
Costume Design
Amy E. Duddleston
Editor
Lisa Cholodenko
Director
Susan A. Stover
Producer
Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte
Producer
Lisa Cholodenko
Screenplay
David McGiffert
Producer
Catherine Hardwicke
Production Design
Craig Wedren
Original Music Composer
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laurel Canyon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Laurel Canyon about?
When an uptight young man and his fiancée move into his libertine mother's house, the resulting clash of life attitudes shakes everyone up.
Who directed Laurel Canyon?
Laurel Canyon was directed by Lisa Cholodenko.
Who stars in Laurel Canyon?
The principal cast of Laurel Canyon includes Frances McDormand, Christian Bale, Kate Beckinsale, Natascha McElhone, Alessandro Nivola.
When was Laurel Canyon released and how long is it?
Laurel Canyon was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Laurel Canyon make at the box office?
Laurel Canyon grossed $4.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Laurel Canyon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Laurel Canyon was composed by Craig Wedren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Laurel Canyon?
Laurel Canyon holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).