The Square
“Some things can't be buried.”
Synopsis
Ray, a construction worker trapped in an unhappy marriage, pursues an affair with his neighbor, Carla. Carla's husband, Greg, is a mobster who keeps large sums of drug money in their home. With this in mind, Carla comes up with a plan: She and Ray will steal Greg's money, burn down her house, convince Greg the money was lost in the fire and then run away together. Carla's scheme, however, doesn't go off as planned.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Square 2008 HD Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-21
Top Cast
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David Roberts
Raymond Yale
Claire van der Boom
Carla Smith
Joel Edgerton
Billy
Hanna Mangan Lawrence
Lily (as Hannah Mangan-Lawrence)
Anthony Hayes
Greg 'Smithy' Smith
Peter Phelps
Jake
Bill Hunter
Gil Hubbard
Kieran Darcy-Smith
Barney
Stephen Weston
Charlie
Lisa Bailey
Wendy
Lucy Bell
Martha Yale
Damon Herriman
Eddie
Brendan Donoghue
Leonard Long
Luke Doolan
Smithy's Mate
Julian Morrow
Dale
Eliza Logan
Rita Smith
Amanda Crompton
Jenny
Tony Lynch
Santa the Fireman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 9, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$729K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nash Edgerton
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Edgerton, Matthew Dabner, Liz Doran
- Original Score
- François Tétaz
- Original Title
- The Square
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $729K
- Production Studios
- Igloo Films, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Film Depot Pty. Ltd., Blue-Tongue Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nash Edgerton
Joel Edgerton, Matthew Dabner, Liz Doran
François Tétaz
Brad Shield
Luke Doolan, Nash Edgerton
Joel Edgerton, Matthew Dabner, Nash Edgerton, Louise Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Edgerton
Writer
Nash Edgerton
Director
Matthew Dabner
Writer
Louise Smith
Producer
Phil Stuart-Jones
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alex Fry
Visual Effects Supervisor
Luke Doolan
Editor
Elizabeth Mary Moore
Production Design
Tony Lynch
Stunt Coordinator
Dave Morley
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nash Edgerton
Editor
Brad Shield
Director of Photography
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Square
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What is The Square about?
Ray, a construction worker trapped in an unhappy marriage, pursues an affair with his neighbor, Carla. Carla's husband, Greg, is a mobster who keeps large sums of drug money in their home. With this in mind, Carla comes up with a plan: She and Ray will steal Greg's money, burn down her house, convince Greg the money was lost in the fire and then run away together. Carla's scheme, however, doesn't go off as planned.
Who directed The Square?
The Square was directed by Nash Edgerton.
Who stars in The Square?
The principal cast of The Square includes David Roberts, Claire van der Boom, Joel Edgerton, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, Anthony Hayes.
When was The Square released and how long is it?
The Square was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The Square make at the box office?
The Square grossed $729K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Square?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Square was composed by François Tétaz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Square?
The Square holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).