The Conjuring
“Based on the true case files of the Warrens.”
Synopsis
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Main TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-02
Top Cast
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Vera Farmiga
Lorraine Warren
Patrick Wilson
Ed Warren
Lili Taylor
Carolyn Perron
Ron Livingston
Roger Perron
Hayley McFarland
Nancy
Sterling Jerins
Judy Warren
Shanley Caswell
Andrea
Mackenzie Foy
Cindy
Joey King
Christine
Kyla Deaver
April
Shannon Kook
Drew
John Brotherton
Brad
Marion Guyot
Georgiana
Morganna Bridgers
Debbie
Amy Tipton
Camilla
Kymoura Kennedy
Student #1
Sean Flynn
Student #2
Ashley White
Female Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires
Festival / Special Debut
July 19, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$321.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
24.71x
+$308.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Wan
- Screenplay & Story
- Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes
- Original Score
- Joseph Bishara
- Original Title
- The Conjuring
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $321.3M
- Production Studios
- Evergreen Media Group, The Safran Company, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Wan
Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes
Joseph Bishara
John R. Leonetti
Kirk M. Morri
Tony DeRosa-Grund, Peter Safran, Rob Cowan, Dave Neustadter, Walter Hamada
Department Leadership Roster
Norb Phillips
Stunt Coordinator
Joel Kramer
Stunt Coordinator
Tony DeRosa-Grund
Producer
Peter Safran
Producer
Carey Hayes
Screenplay
Chad Hayes
Screenplay
Rob Cowan
Producer
James Wan
Director
Kristin M. Burke
Costume Design
Kirk M. Morri
Editor
Julie Berghoff
Production Design
Joseph Bishara
Original Music Composer
John R. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Ray McIntyre Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Conjuring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Conjuring about?
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
Who directed The Conjuring?
The Conjuring was directed by James Wan.
Who stars in The Conjuring?
The principal cast of The Conjuring includes Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston, Hayley McFarland.
When was The Conjuring released and how long is it?
The Conjuring was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Conjuring?
The Conjuring had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $321.3M at the worldwide box office (24.71 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Conjuring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Conjuring was composed by Joseph Bishara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Conjuring?
The Conjuring holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).