The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd
Synopsis
A teacher in an abusive marriage takes a job at a maximum security prison, where she falls for a charismatic inmate. The disastrous consequences call into question not only the nature of punishment and retribution, but the very limits of our humanity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Blake Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Blake Nelson
- Original Title
- The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- Co Created Media, V42 Venture Studio Funds, Red Barn Films, QWGmire, Story Mill Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
Benoît Soler
Tim Blake Nelson, Ryan Bartecki, Julie Buck, Billy Hines, Miles David Romney
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Blake Nelson
Director
Tim Blake Nelson
Writer
Tim Blake Nelson
Producer
Ryan Bartecki
Producer
Julie Buck
Producer
Billy Hines
Producer
Miles David Romney
Producer
Max Biscoe
Production Design
Benoît Soler
Director of Photography
Caroline Eselin
Costume Design
Alex Terzieff
Stunt Coordinator
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What is The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd about?
A teacher in an abusive marriage takes a job at a maximum security prison, where she falls for a charismatic inmate. The disastrous consequences call into question not only the nature of punishment and retribution, but the very limits of our humanity.
Who directed The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd?
The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd was directed by Tim Blake Nelson.
Who stars in The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd?
The principal cast of The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd includes Amanda Seyfried, Kevin Wayne, Scoot McNairy, Tim Blake Nelson, Missi Pyle.
When was The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd released and how long is it?
The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.