Breakfast on Pluto
“Same world. Different planet.”
Synopsis
In the 1970s, a young transgender woman called “Kitten” leaves her small Irish town for London in search of love, acceptance, and her long-lost mother.
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Top Cast
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Cillian Murphy
Patrick 'Kitten' Braden
Stephen Rea
Bertie
Brendan Gleeson
John Joe Kenny
Liam Neeson
Father Liam
Eva Birthistle
Eily Bergin
Ruth Negga
Charlie
Laurence Kinlan
Irwin
Bryan Ferry
Mr. Silky String
Ruth McCabe
Ma Braden
Morgan Jones
Building Site Worker
Mary Coughlan
Housekeeper
Conor McEvoy
Young Patrick Braden
Charlene McKenna
Caroline Braden
Seamus Reilly
Lawrence
Peter Owens
Butcher
Emmet Lawlor McHugh
Young Irwin
Bianca O'Connor
Young Charlie
Paraic Breathnach
Benny Feely
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 11, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe
- Original Score
- Anna Jordan
- Original Title
- Breakfast on Pluto
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.9M
- Production Studios
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Number 9 Films, Parallel Film Productions, Pathe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Jordan
Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe
Anna Jordan
Declan Quinn
Tony Lawson
Stephen Woolley, Neil Jordan, Alan Moloney, Brendan McCarthy, Mark Woods
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Jordan
Director
Neil Jordan
Screenplay
Pat McCabe
Screenplay
Declan Quinn
Director of Photography
Tony Lawson
Editor
Tom Conroy
Production Design
Stephen Woolley
Producer
Neil Jordan
Producer
Alan Moloney
Producer
Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh
Costume Design
Tom Debenham
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tony Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Anna Jordan
Original Music Composer
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakfast on Pluto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breakfast on Pluto about?
In the 1970s, a young transgender woman called “Kitten” leaves her small Irish town for London in search of love, acceptance, and her long-lost mother.
Who directed Breakfast on Pluto?
Breakfast on Pluto was directed by Neil Jordan.
Who stars in Breakfast on Pluto?
The principal cast of Breakfast on Pluto includes Cillian Murphy, Stephen Rea, Brendan Gleeson, Liam Neeson, Eva Birthistle.
When was Breakfast on Pluto released and how long is it?
Breakfast on Pluto was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
How much did Breakfast on Pluto make at the box office?
Breakfast on Pluto grossed $3.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Breakfast on Pluto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breakfast on Pluto was composed by Anna Jordan.
Is Breakfast on Pluto based on a book or true story?
Breakfast on Pluto is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pat McCabe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breakfast on Pluto?
Breakfast on Pluto 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: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).