Abandon
“Watch who you leave behind.”
Synopsis
A psychological thriller about a senior at one of America's most prestigious universities. Under enormous pressure to complete her thesis and earn a top job at one of the world's most competitive consulting firms, Katie is still coping with the sudden unexplained disappearance of her first love two years prior. As the investigation continues, Katie is forced to choose between past passions and new possibilities, even as new facts are uncovered.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Abandon - Trailer (2002)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-18
Top Cast
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Katie Holmes
Katie Burke
Benjamin Bratt
Wade Handler
Charlie Hunnam
Embry Larkin
Zooey Deschanel
Samantha Harper
Fred Ward
Bill Stayton
Mark Feuerstein
Robert Hanson
Melanie Lynskey
Mousy Julie
Philip Bosco
Professor Jergensen
Gabriel Mann
Harrison Hobart
Will McCormack
August
Gabrielle Union
Amanda Luttrell
Greg Kramer
Andre
Gillian Ferrabee
Susan
Barry Julien
Ted
Tony Goldwyn
David Schaffer
Scott Faulconbridge
Jed
Vanessa Petch
Young Katie
Victoria Petch
Young Katie
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.43x
-$14.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Gaghan
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Gaghan
- Original Score
- Clint Mansell
- Original Title
- Abandon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.7M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Lynda Obst Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Gaghan
Stephen Gaghan
Clint Mansell
Mark Warner
Richard Vane, Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Lynda Obst, Edward Zwick
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Gaghan
Director
Stephen Gaghan
Writer
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Gary Barber
Producer
Lynda Obst
Producer
Mark Warner
Editor
Edward Zwick
Producer
Gideon Ponte
Production Design
Clint Mansell
Original Music Composer
Shannon Burke
Producer
Elizabeth Joan Hooper
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abandon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Abandon about?
A psychological thriller about a senior at one of America's most prestigious universities. Under enormous pressure to complete her thesis and earn a top job at one of the world's most competitive consulting firms, Katie is still coping with the sudden unexplained disappearance of her first love two years prior. As the investigation continues, Katie is forced to choose between past passions and new possibilities, even as new facts are uncovered.
Who directed Abandon?
Abandon was directed by Stephen Gaghan.
Who stars in Abandon?
The principal cast of Abandon includes Katie Holmes, Benjamin Bratt, Charlie Hunnam, Zooey Deschanel, Fred Ward.
When was Abandon released and how long is it?
Abandon was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Abandon?
Abandon had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $10.7M at the worldwide box office (0.43 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Abandon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abandon was composed by Clint Mansell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Abandon?
Abandon holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).