Paranoid Park
“Could you hide a deadly secret?”
Synopsis
A teenage skateboarder becomes suspected of being connected with a security guard who suffered a brutal death in a skate park called "Paranoid Park".
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Making Paranoid Park
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2023-04-16
Top Cast
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Gabe Nevins
Alex
Dan Liu
Detective Richard Liu
Jake Miller
Jared
Taylor Momsen
Jennifer
Lauren McKinney
Macy
Scott Patrick Green
Scratch
John Michael Burrowes
Security Guard
Grace Carter
Alex's Mom
Jay 'Smay' Williamson
Alex's Dad
Christopher Doyle
Uncle Tommy
Dillon Hines
Henry
Emma Nevins
Paisley
Brad Peterson
Jolt
Winfield Jackson
Christian
Joe Schweitzer
Paul
Oliver Garnier
Cal
Mubarak Ra'oof
Ryan / Skateboarder
Eric Anderson
Other Kid #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 7, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.52x
+$1.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Screenplay & Story
- Gus Van Sant
- Original Title
- Paranoid Park
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Meno Film Company, MK2 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant, Blake Nelson
Christopher Doyle, Rain Li
Gus Van Sant
David Allen Cress, Neil Kopp
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Van Sant
Director
Chapin Simpson
Costume Design
David Allen Cress
Producer
Neil Kopp
Producer
Christopher Doyle
Director of Photography
Gus Van Sant
Screenplay
Rain Li
Director of Photography
Gus Van Sant
Editor
Chel White
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paranoid Park
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paranoid Park about?
A teenage skateboarder becomes suspected of being connected with a security guard who suffered a brutal death in a skate park called "Paranoid Park".
Who directed Paranoid Park?
Paranoid Park was directed by Gus Van Sant.
Who stars in Paranoid Park?
The principal cast of Paranoid Park includes Gabe Nevins, Dan Liu, Jake Miller, Taylor Momsen, Lauren McKinney.
When was Paranoid Park released and how long is it?
Paranoid Park was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Paranoid Park?
Paranoid Park had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $4.5M at the worldwide box office (1.52 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Is Paranoid Park based on a book or true story?
Paranoid Park is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Blake Nelson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paranoid Park?
Paranoid Park holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).