Pet Sematary
“Sometimes dead is better.”
Synopsis
Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, move from Boston to Ludlow, in rural Maine, with their two young children. Hidden in the woods near the new family home, Ellie, their eldest daughter, discovers a mysterious cemetery where the pets of community members are buried.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-01
Top Cast
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Jason Clarke
Louis Creed
Amy Seimetz
Rachel Creed
John Lithgow
Jud Crandall
Jeté Laurence
Ellie Creed
Hugo Lavoie
Gage Creed
Lucas Lavoie
Gage Creed
Obssa Ahmed
Victor Pascow
Sonia Maria Chirila
Young Rachel
Alyssa Brooke Levine
Zelda Goldman
Maria Herrera
Marcella
Jacob Lemieux
Mouse Face
Maverick Fortin
Dog Face
Lou Ferrando
Rabbit Face
Najya Muipatayi
Cat Face
Emma Hill
Horse Face
Frank Schorpion
Rachel's Father
Linda E. Smith
Rachel's Mother
Naomi Frenette
Upset Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 DaysSouth by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 25, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 9, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$113.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.39x
+$92.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Widmyer, Kevin Kölsch
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Buhler
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Pet Sematary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Worldwide Gross
- $113.1M
- Production Studios
- di Bonaventura Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Room 101
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Widmyer, Kevin Kölsch
Jeff Buhler, Stephen King, Matt Greenberg
Christopher Young
Laurie Rose, Geneviève Perron
Sarah Broshar
Mark Moran, Steven Schneider, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Frenette
Stunt Coordinator
David McKeown
Stunt Coordinator
Dennis Widmyer
Director
Kevin Kölsch
Director
Jeff Buhler
Screenplay
Sarah Broshar
Editor
Laurie Rose
Director of Photography
Todd Cherniawsky
Production Design
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Steven Schneider
Producer
Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Producer
Mark Vahradian
Producer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Sematary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pet Sematary about?
Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, move from Boston to Ludlow, in rural Maine, with their two young children. Hidden in the woods near the new family home, Ellie, their eldest daughter, discovers a mysterious cemetery where the pets of community members are buried.
Who directed Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary was directed by Dennis Widmyer, Kevin Kölsch.
Who stars in Pet Sematary?
The principal cast of Pet Sematary includes Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, John Lithgow, Jeté Laurence, Hugo Lavoie.
When was Pet Sematary released and how long is it?
Pet Sematary was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary had a reported production budget of $21M and grossed $113.1M at the worldwide box office (5.39 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Pet Sematary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pet Sematary was composed by Christopher Young.
Is Pet Sematary based on a book or true story?
Pet Sematary is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; 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.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).