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4.3 / 10(506 votes)IMDbR20091h 43m$4.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

S. Darko

“It's time to travel forward.”

Synopsis

Seven years after the events of the first film, Samantha Darko finds herself stranded in a small desert town after her car breaks down where she is plagued by bizarre visions telling of the universe's end. As a result, she must face her own demons, and in doing so, save the world and herself.

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S Darko Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 28, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 26, 2011

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.02x ROI)

Production Budget

$4M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$4.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.02x

+$100K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $4MWorldwide: $4.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris Fisher
Screenplay & Story
Nate Atkins
Original Score
Ed Harcourt
Original Title
S. Darko
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Budget
$4M
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Production Studios
Newmarket Capital Group, Adam Fields Productions, Silver Nitrate

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Fisher

Screenplay & Story

Nate Atkins, Richard Kelly

Original Score & Music

Ed Harcourt

Director of Photography

Marvin V. Rush

Film Editing

Kent Beyda

Producers

Ash R. Shah, Adam Fields

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Richard Kelly

Department Leadership Roster

Ash R. Shah

Producer

Chris Fisher

Chris Fisher

Director

Marvin V. Rush

Marvin V. Rush

Director of Photography

Adam Fields

Producer

Ed Harcourt

Original Music Composer

Nate Atkins

Screenplay

Kent Beyda

Editor

Alfred Sole

Alfred Sole

Production Design

Frank L. Bare II

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About S. Darko

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is S. Darko about?

Seven years after the events of the first film, Samantha Darko finds herself stranded in a small desert town after her car breaks down where she is plagued by bizarre visions telling of the universe's end. As a result, she must face her own demons, and in doing so, save the world and herself.

Who directed S. Darko?

S. Darko was directed by Chris Fisher.

Who stars in S. Darko?

The principal cast of S. Darko includes Daveigh Chase, Elizabeth Berkley, Briana Evigan, James Lafferty, Ed Westwick.

When was S. Darko released and how long is it?

S. Darko was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

What was the box office and production budget of S. Darko?

S. Darko had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $4.1M at the worldwide box office (1.02 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for S. Darko?

The original motion picture soundtrack for S. Darko was composed by Ed Harcourt.

Is S. Darko based on a book or true story?

S. Darko is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Richard Kelly".

What is the age rating and content advisory for S. Darko?

S. Darko holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).