Hostel
“Welcome to your worst nightmare.”
Synopsis
Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hostel (2005) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-28
Top Cast
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Jay Hernandez
Paxton
Derek Richardson
Josh
Eythor Gudjonsson
Oli
Barbara Nedeljakova
Natalya
Jana Kaderabkova
Svetlana
Jennifer Lim
Kana
Jan Vlasák
The Dutch Businessman
Jana Havlickova
Vala
Keiko Seiko
Yuki
Paula Wild
Monique
Rick Hoffman
The American Client
Ľubomír Bukový
Alex
Miroslav Táborský
The Friendly Police Officer
Petr Janiš
The German Surgeon
Takashi Miike
Miike Takashi
Patrik Zigo
Bubble Gum Gang Leader
Milda Jedi Havlas
Desk Clerk Jedi
Martin Kubačák
The Scarred Cab Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 6, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 23, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$82M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
17.08x
+$77.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eli Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- Eli Roth, Monica Sandstede
- Original Score
- Nathan Barr
- Original Title
- Hostel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- English, Icelandic, Japanese, German, Russian, Slovak, Dutch, Czech, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $4.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $82M
- Production Studios
- International Production Company, Raw Nerve, Next Entertainment, Hostel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eli Roth
Eli Roth, Monica Sandstede
Nathan Barr
Milan Chadima, Martin Štěpánek
George Folsey Jr.
Quentin Tarantino, Chris Briggs, Mike Fleiss, Eli Roth, Scott Spiegel
Department Leadership Roster
Eli Roth
Director
Chris Briggs
Producer
Mike Fleiss
Producer
Milan Chadima
Director of Photography
George Folsey Jr.
Editor
Franco-Giacomo Carbone
Production Design
Franco-Giacomo Carbone
Costume Design
Eli Roth
Writer
Eli Roth
Producer
Nathan Barr
Original Music Composer
Mark Freund
Visual Effects Supervisor
Miro Gal
Visual Effects Supervisor
Boris Masník
Visual Effects Supervisor
Paloma Soledad
Costume Design
Pavel Vokoun
Stunt Coordinator
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hostel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hostel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hostel about?
Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
Who directed Hostel?
Hostel was directed by Eli Roth.
Who stars in Hostel?
The principal cast of Hostel includes Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Eythor Gudjonsson, Barbara Nedeljakova, Jana Kaderabkova.
When was Hostel released and how long is it?
Hostel was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hostel?
Hostel had a reported production budget of $4.8M and grossed $82M at the worldwide box office (17.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hostel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hostel was composed by Nathan Barr.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hostel?
Hostel holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).