Predestination
“To save the future he must reshape the past.”
Synopsis
Predestination chronicles the life of a Temporal Agent sent on an intricate series of time-travel journeys designed to prevent future killers from committing their crimes. Now, on his final assignment, the Agent must stop the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time and prevent a devastating attack in which thousands of lives will be lost.
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-21
Top Cast
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Ethan Hawke
The Bartender
Sarah Snook
The Unmarried Mother
Noah Taylor
Mr. Robertson
Christopher Kirby
Mr. Miles
Madeleine West
Mrs. Stapleton
Jim Knobeloch
Dr. Belfort
Freya Stafford
Alice
Elise Jansen
Nurse
Tyler Coppin
Dr. Heinlein
Christopher Stollery
The Interviewer
Christopher Sommers
Mr. Miller
Kuni Hashimoto
Dr. Fujimoto
Sara El-Yafi
Lab Technician
Paul Moder
Boxing Commentator 1
Grant Piro
Boxing Commentator 2 / News Report Announcer
Christopher Bunworth
Jerry
Jamie Gleeson
Dirty Hippy
Christina Tan
Female Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 9, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 28, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.98x
-$113K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Spierig, Michael Spierig, Robert A. Heinlein
- Original Score
- Peter Spierig
- Original Title
- Predestination
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.4M
- Production Studios
- Screen Queensland, Screen Australia, Blacklab Entertainment, Wolfhound Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Peter Spierig, Michael Spierig, Robert A. Heinlein
Peter Spierig
Ben Nott
Matt Villa
Tim McGahan, Gary Hamilton, Paddy McDonald, Michael Spierig, Michael Burton
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Spierig
Director
Tim McGahan
Producer
Peter Spierig
Director
Peter Spierig
Writer
Michael Spierig
Writer
Ben Nott
Director of Photography
Paddy McDonald
Producer
Michael Spierig
Producer
Peter Spierig
Original Music Composer
Matthew Putland
Production Design
Matt Villa
Editor
Jeff Gaunt
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mitch Deans
Stunt Coordinator
Rangi Sutton
Visual Effects Supervisor
Wendy Cork
Costume Design
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Predestination
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What is Predestination about?
Predestination chronicles the life of a Temporal Agent sent on an intricate series of time-travel journeys designed to prevent future killers from committing their crimes. Now, on his final assignment, the Agent must stop the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time and prevent a devastating attack in which thousands of lives will be lost.
Who directed Predestination?
Predestination was directed by Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig.
Who stars in Predestination?
The principal cast of Predestination includes Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor, Christopher Kirby, Madeleine West.
When was Predestination released and how long is it?
Predestination was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Predestination?
Predestination had a reported production budget of $5.5M and grossed $5.4M at the worldwide box office (0.98 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Predestination?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Predestination was composed by Peter Spierig.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Predestination?
Predestination holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).