Calvary
“Killing a priest on a Sunday. That’ll be a good one.”
Synopsis
After being threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-15
Top Cast
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Brendan Gleeson
Father James Lavelle
Chris O'Dowd
Jack Brennan
Kelly Reilly
Fiona Lavelle
Aidan Gillen
Dr. Frank Harte
Dylan Moran
Michael Fitzgerald
Isaach de Bankolé
Simon
M. Emmet Walsh
The Writer
Marie-Josée Croze
Teresa
Domhnall Gleeson
Freddie Joyce
David Wilmot
Father Leary
Pat Shortt
Brendan Lynch
Gary Lydon
Inspector Stanton
Killian Scott
Milo Herlihy
Orla O'Rourke
Veronica Brennan
Owen Sharpe
Leo
David McSavage
Bishop Garret Montgomery
Mícheál Óg Lane
Mícheál
Mark O'Halloran
Prison Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Europe on Screen
Festival / Special Debut
August 1, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 11, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Michael McDonagh
- Screenplay & Story
- John Michael McDonagh
- Original Score
- Patrick Cassidy
- Original Title
- Calvary
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- Lipsync Productions, Octagon Films, Reprisal Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Michael McDonagh
John Michael McDonagh
Patrick Cassidy
Jeremy Braben, Larry Smith
Chris Gill
Flora Fernandez Marengo, James Flynn, Chris Clark, Peter Hampden, Ronan Flynn
Department Leadership Roster
Sheila Wickens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Flora Fernandez Marengo
Producer
John Michael McDonagh
Director
John Michael McDonagh
Writer
Larry Smith
Director of Photography
Mark Geraghty
Production Design
Chris Gill
Editor
Patrick Cassidy
Original Music Composer
James Flynn
Producer
Chris Clark
Producer
Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh
Costume Design
Joe Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Mark O'Connor
Producer
Paul O’Connor
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calvary
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What is Calvary about?
After being threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.
Who directed Calvary?
Calvary was directed by John Michael McDonagh.
Who stars in Calvary?
The principal cast of Calvary includes Brendan Gleeson, Chris O'Dowd, Kelly Reilly, Aidan Gillen, Dylan Moran.
When was Calvary released and how long is it?
Calvary was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Calvary make at the box office?
Calvary grossed $3.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Calvary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calvary was composed by Patrick Cassidy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Calvary?
Calvary holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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.).