Inland Empire
“A woman in trouble.”
Synopsis
When actress Nikki Grace gets the lead role in a cursed film, her world becomes more and more surreal, blending realities and ideas of infidelity, reincarnation, and supernatural forces.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official International Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-27
Top Cast
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Laura Dern
Nikki Grace / Susan Blue
Jeremy Irons
Kingsley Stewart
Justin Theroux
Devon Berk / Billy Side
Harry Dean Stanton
Freddie Howard
Karolina Gruszka
Lost Girl
Peter J. Lucas
Piotrek Krol / Smithy
Krzysztof Majchrzak
Phantom
Jan Hencz
Janek
Grace Zabriskie
Visitor #1
William H. Macy
Announcer
Ian Abercrombie
Henry the Butler
Amanda Foreman
Tracy
Cameron Daddo
Devon Berk's Manager
Neil Dickson
Producer
Diane Ladd
Marilyn Levens
Stanislaw Kazimierz Cybulski
Mr. Zydowicz
Henryka Cybulski
Mrs. Zydowicz
Julia Ormond
Doris Side
Release History & Theatrical Window
Yerevan Golden Apricot Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 6, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 21, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.29x
-$10.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lynch
- Original Title
- Inland Empire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian, Polish
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.3M
- Production Studios
- Absurda, StudioCanal, Camerimage Film, Asymmetrical Productions, Fundacja Tumult
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lynch
David Lynch
David Lynch
David Lynch
David Lynch, Marek Żydowicz, Mary Sweeney
Department Leadership Roster
David Lynch
Director
David Lynch
Producer
David Lynch
Director of Photography
David Lynch
Editor
Mary Sweeney
Producer
Karen Baird
Costume Design
Heidi Bivens
Costume Design
Garrett Warren
Stunt Coordinator
David Lynch
Writer
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inland Empire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Inland Empire about?
When actress Nikki Grace gets the lead role in a cursed film, her world becomes more and more surreal, blending realities and ideas of infidelity, reincarnation, and supernatural forces.
Who directed Inland Empire?
Inland Empire was directed by David Lynch.
Who stars in Inland Empire?
The principal cast of Inland Empire includes Laura Dern, Jeremy Irons, Justin Theroux, Harry Dean Stanton, Karolina Gruszka.
When was Inland Empire released and how long is it?
Inland Empire was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Inland Empire?
Inland Empire had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $4.3M at the worldwide box office (0.29 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Inland Empire?
Inland Empire holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).