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7.4 / 10(1,504 votes)IMDbR20131h 25m$17.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Fruitvale Station

“Every step brings you closer to the edge.”

Synopsis

Oakland, California. Young Afro-American Oscar Grant crosses paths with family members, friends, enemies and strangers before facing his fate on the platform at Fruitvale Station, in the early morning hours of New Year's Day 2009.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 26, 2013

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 28, 2014

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (19.56x ROI)

Production Budget

$900K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$17.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

19.56x

+$16.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $900KWorldwide: $17.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ryan Coogler
Screenplay & Story
Ryan Coogler
Original Score
Ludwig Göransson
Original Title
Fruitvale Station
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Budget
$900K
Worldwide Gross
$17.6M
Production Studios
Significant Productions, OG Project

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ryan Coogler

Screenplay & Story

Ryan Coogler

Original Score & Music

Ludwig Göransson

Director of Photography

Rachel Morrison, Jon Else

Film Editing

Michael P. Shawver, Claudia Castello

Producers

Michael Y. Chow, Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi

Department Leadership Roster

Ludwig Göransson

Ludwig Göransson

Original Music Composer

Michael P. Shawver

Michael P. Shawver

Editor

Rachel Morrison

Rachel Morrison

Director of Photography

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Producer

Hannah Beachler

Hannah Beachler

Production Design

Ryan Coogler

Ryan Coogler

Director

Nina Yang Bongiovi

Producer

Claudia Castello

Editor

Rocky Capella

Rocky Capella

Stunt Coordinator

Ryan Coogler

Ryan Coogler

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fruitvale Station.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fruitvale Station

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fruitvale Station about?

Oakland, California. Young Afro-American Oscar Grant crosses paths with family members, friends, enemies and strangers before facing his fate on the platform at Fruitvale Station, in the early morning hours of New Year's Day 2009.

Who directed Fruitvale Station?

Fruitvale Station was directed by Ryan Coogler.

Who stars in Fruitvale Station?

The principal cast of Fruitvale Station includes Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Díaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand, Chad Michael Murray.

When was Fruitvale Station released and how long is it?

Fruitvale Station was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

What was the box office and production budget of Fruitvale Station?

Fruitvale Station had a reported production budget of $900K and grossed $17.6M at the worldwide box office (19.56 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Fruitvale Station?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fruitvale Station was composed by Ludwig Göransson.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Fruitvale Station?

Fruitvale Station holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).