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6.1 / 10(523 votes)IMDbR20132h 8m$2.4M Worldwide GrossFrance, United States of America

Blood Ties

“Crime runs in the family.”

Topics:#1970s

Synopsis

Two brothers, on either side of the law, face off over organized crime in Brooklyn during the 1970s.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Blood Ties - Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-27

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 21, 2014

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 13, 2017

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.09x ROI)

Production Budget

$25.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.09x

-$23.1M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $25.5MWorldwide: $2.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Guillaume Canet
Screenplay & Story
Guillaume Canet, James Gray
Original Score
Maxim Nucci
Original Title
Blood Ties
Country of Origin
France, United States of America
Spoken Languages
Spanish, English, Italian
Runtime
2h 8m
Production Budget
$25.5M
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Production Studios
Les Productions du Trésor, Worldview Entertainment, Caneo Films, Mars Films, Wild Bunch, Le Grisbi Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, LGM Cinéma, Treasure Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Guillaume Canet

Screenplay & Story

Guillaume Canet, James Gray, Jacques Maillot, Éric Veniard, Michel Papet, Bruno Papet, Pierre Chosson

Original Score & Music

Maxim Nucci

Director of Photography

Christophe Offenstein

Film Editing

Hervé de Luze

Producers

James Gray, John Lesher, Guillaume Canet, Hugo Sélignac, Alain Attal

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Michel PapetNovel:Bruno Papet

Department Leadership Roster

Guillaume Canet

Guillaume Canet

Screenplay

James Gray

James Gray

Screenplay

Guillaume Canet

Guillaume Canet

Director

Roy Farfel

Roy Farfel

Stunt Coordinator

John Lesher

John Lesher

Producer

Guillaume Canet

Guillaume Canet

Producer

Hugo Sélignac

Hugo Sélignac

Producer

Hervé de Luze

Hervé de Luze

Editor

Alain Attal

Alain Attal

Producer

Christopher Woodrow

Christopher Woodrow

Producer

Ford Wheeler

Production Design

Georges Tornero

Visual Effects Supervisor

Alain Carsoux

Alain Carsoux

Visual Effects Supervisor

Christophe Offenstein

Christophe Offenstein

Director of Photography

Michael Clancy

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.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA15+

Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.

Canada14A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Blood Ties.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood Ties

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

What is Blood Ties about?

Two brothers, on either side of the law, face off over organized crime in Brooklyn during the 1970s.

Who directed Blood Ties?

Blood Ties was directed by Guillaume Canet.

Who stars in Blood Ties?

The principal cast of Blood Ties includes Clive Owen, Billy Crudup, Marion Cotillard, Mila Kunis, Zoe Saldaña.

When was Blood Ties released and how long is it?

Blood Ties was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.

What was the box office and production budget of Blood Ties?

Blood Ties had a reported production budget of $25.5M and grossed $2.4M at the worldwide box office (0.09 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Blood Ties?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood Ties was composed by Maxim Nucci.

Is Blood Ties based on a book or true story?

Blood Ties is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michel Papet", Novel: "Bruno Papet".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood Ties?

Blood Ties holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).