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6.1 / 10(313 votes)IMDbR20062h 2m$2.3M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

“A love story.”

Synopsis

In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.

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Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006) Official Trailer - Nicole Kidman Movie HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 30, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 26, 2007

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.14x ROI)

Production Budget

$16.8M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.14x

-$14.5M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $16.8MWorldwide: $2.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Steven Shainberg
Screenplay & Story
Erin Cressida Wilson
Original Score
Carter Burwell
Original Title
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 2m
Production Budget
$16.8M
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Production Studios
Iron Film, Pressman Film, River Road Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steven Shainberg

Screenplay & Story

Erin Cressida Wilson

Original Score & Music

Carter Burwell

Director of Photography

Bill Pope

Film Editing

Keiko Deguchi, Kristina Boden

Producers

Bonnie Timmermann, Laura Bickford, Andrew Fierberg

Department Leadership Roster

Steven Shainberg

Steven Shainberg

Director

Bill Pope

Bill Pope

Director of Photography

Erin Cressida Wilson

Erin Cressida Wilson

Screenplay

Carter Burwell

Carter Burwell

Original Music Composer

Bonnie Timmermann

Bonnie Timmermann

Producer

Laura Bickford

Producer

Andrew Fierberg

Producer

Keiko Deguchi

Editor

Amy Danger

Production Design

Kristina Boden

Editor

Mark Bridges

Mark Bridges

Costume Design

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.

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United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

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

What is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus about?

In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.

Who directed Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus was directed by Steven Shainberg.

Who stars in Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?

The principal cast of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus includes Nicole Kidman, Robert Downey Jr., Ty Burrell, Harris Yulin, Jane Alexander.

When was Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus released and how long is it?

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.

What was the box office and production budget of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus had a reported production budget of $16.8M and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (0.14 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus was composed by Carter Burwell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).