The Selfish Giant
Synopsis
A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Selfish Giant | Film4 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-18
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Conner Chapman
Arbor
Shaun Thomas
Swifty
Sean Gilder
Kitten
Lorraine Ashbourne
Mary
Ian Burfield
Mick Brazil
Steve Evets
Price Drop Swift
Siobhan Finneran
Mrs. Swift
Ralph Ineson
Johnny Jones
Rebecca Manley
Michelle 'Shelly' Fenton
Rhys McCoy
Daniel
Elliott Tittensor
Martin Fenton
Macy Shackleton
Swift Child
Joseph Priestly
Road Race Spectator
Robert Emms
Phil the Barman
Rachael Sampson
Student
Vicki Hackett
WPC Hayward
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clio Barnard
- Screenplay & Story
- Clio Barnard
- Original Score
- Harry Escott
- Original Title
- The Selfish Giant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12K
- Production Studios
- Moonspun Films, BFI, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clio Barnard
Clio Barnard
Harry Escott
Mike Eley
Nick Fenton
Lizzie Francke, Katherine Butler, Tracy O'Riordan
Department Leadership Roster
Clio Barnard
Director
Clio Barnard
Writer
Helen Scott
Production Design
Mike Eley
Director of Photography
Harry Escott
Original Music Composer
Matthew Price
Costume Design
Tracy O'Riordan
Producer
Nick Fenton
Editor
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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Selfish Giant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Selfish Giant about?
A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.
Who directed The Selfish Giant?
The Selfish Giant was directed by Clio Barnard.
Who stars in The Selfish Giant?
The principal cast of The Selfish Giant includes Conner Chapman, Shaun Thomas, Sean Gilder, Lorraine Ashbourne, Ian Burfield.
When was The Selfish Giant released and how long is it?
The Selfish Giant was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did The Selfish Giant make at the box office?
The Selfish Giant grossed $12K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Selfish Giant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Selfish Giant was composed by Harry Escott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Selfish Giant?
The Selfish Giant holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).