In the Bedroom
“A young man. An older woman. Her ex-husband. Things are about to explode...”
Synopsis
Summertime on the coast of Maine, "In the Bedroom" centers on the inner dynamics of a family in transition. Matt Fowler is a doctor practicing in his native Maine and is married to New York born Ruth Fowler, a music teacher. His son is involved in a love affair with a local single mother. As the beauty of Maine's brief and fleeting summer comes to an end, these characters find themselves in the midst of unimaginable tragedy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
IN THE BEDROOM TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-10
Top Cast
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Tom Wilkinson
Matt Fowler
Sissy Spacek
Ruth Fowler
Nick Stahl
Frank Fowler
Marisa Tomei
Natalie Strout
William Mapother
Richard Strout
William Wise
Willis Grinnel
Celia Weston
Katie Grinnel
Karen Allen
Marla Keyes
Frank T. Wells
Henry
W. Clapham Murray
Carl
Justin Ashforth
Tim Bryson
Terry A. Burgess
District Attorney
Jonathan Walsh
Father McCasslin
Diane E. Hamlin
Davis' Assistant
Camden Munson
Jason Strout
Christopher Adams
Duncan Strout
Henry Field
Young Frank / Rockland T-Ball
Deborah Derecktor
Janelle
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
26.35x
+$43.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Field
- Screenplay & Story
- Todd Field, Robert Festinger
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- In the Bedroom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Serbo-Croatian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Budget
- $1.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $44.8M
- Production Studios
- Good Machine, GreeneStreet Films, Standard Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Field
Todd Field, Robert Festinger, Andre Dubus
Thomas Newman
Antonio Calvache, Michael Genne
Frank Reynolds
Todd Field, Ross Katz, Graham Leader, John Penotti, Ted Hope
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Field
Screenplay
Todd Field
Producer
Todd Field
Director
Ross Katz
Producer
Frank Reynolds
Editor
Antonio Calvache
Director of Photography
Melissa Economy
Costume Design
Graham Leader
Producer
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Robert Festinger
Screenplay
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Bedroom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In the Bedroom about?
Summertime on the coast of Maine, "In the Bedroom" centers on the inner dynamics of a family in transition. Matt Fowler is a doctor practicing in his native Maine and is married to New York born Ruth Fowler, a music teacher. His son is involved in a love affair with a local single mother. As the beauty of Maine's brief and fleeting summer comes to an end, these characters find themselves in the midst of unimaginable tragedy.
Who directed In the Bedroom?
In the Bedroom was directed by Todd Field.
Who stars in In the Bedroom?
The principal cast of In the Bedroom includes Tom Wilkinson, Sissy Spacek, Nick Stahl, Marisa Tomei, William Mapother.
When was In the Bedroom released and how long is it?
In the Bedroom was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of In the Bedroom?
In the Bedroom had a reported production budget of $1.7M and grossed $44.8M at the worldwide box office (26.35 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for In the Bedroom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Bedroom was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Bedroom?
In the Bedroom holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).