The Oldest
Synopsis
“The Oldest” focuses on the inner life of a girl forced to grow up too fast, longing to escape her stressful home life and just be a kid. It tells the story of addiction's impact on children, and the lonely world it creates. It highlights the gulf of difference between the heaviness of home life with an addict and the freedom of just being a kid. It’s also about a girl’s relationship with nature and how a big Iowa sky can hold you when you have no where else to go.
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Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cathlin McCullough
- Original Score
- Mel Guérison
- Original Title
- The Oldest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Budget
- $20K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cathlin McCullough
Mel Guérison
Bruce James Bales
Leah R. Brown
Cathlin McCullough, Kristian Day
Department Leadership Roster
Cathlin McCullough
Director
Cathlin McCullough
Producer
Mel Guérison
Original Music Composer
Bruce James Bales
Director of Photography
Kristian Day
Producer
Leah R. Brown
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oldest
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What is The Oldest about?
“The Oldest” focuses on the inner life of a girl forced to grow up too fast, longing to escape her stressful home life and just be a kid. It tells the story of addiction's impact on children, and the lonely world it creates. It highlights the gulf of difference between the heaviness of home life with an addict and the freedom of just being a kid. It’s also about a girl’s relationship with nature and how a big Iowa sky can hold you when you have no where else to go.
Who directed The Oldest?
The Oldest was directed by Cathlin McCullough.
Who stars in The Oldest?
The principal cast of The Oldest includes Meara Wallace, Kristian Day, Frankie McDonald.
When was The Oldest released and how long is it?
The Oldest was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Oldest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oldest was composed by Mel Guérison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Oldest?
The Oldest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).