Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
“One day can change everything.”
Synopsis
Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother, and sister all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Trailer - Official Disney | HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-12
Top Cast
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Ed Oxenbould
Alexander Cooper
Steve Carell
Ben Cooper
Jennifer Garner
Kelly Cooper
Dylan Minnette
Anthony Cooper
Kerris Dorsey
Emily Cooper
Elise Vargas
Baby Trevor
Zoey Vargas
Baby Trevor
Sidney Fullmer
Becky Gibson
Bella Thorne
Celia
Megan Mullally
Nina
Mekai Curtis
Paul Dumphy
Lincoln Melcher
Philip Parker
Reese Hartwig
Elliot Gibson
Martha Hackett
Mrs. Gibson
Mary Mouser
Audrey Gibson
Alex Désert
Mr. Rogue
Toni Trucks
Steph
Liz Carey
Yoga Instructor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 10, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$100.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.59x
+$72.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Arteta
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Lieber
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $28M
- Worldwide Gross
- $100.7M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, 21 Laps Entertainment, The Jim Henson Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Arteta
Rob Lieber, Judith Viorst
Christophe Beck
Terry Stacey
Pamela Martin
Shawn Levy, Jason Lust, Lisa Henson, Dan Levine, Philip Steuer
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Arteta
Director
Rob Lieber
Screenplay
Shawn Levy
Producer
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Lisa Henson
Producer
Dan Levine
Producer
Pamela Martin
Editor
Michael Corenblith
Production Design
Nancy Steiner
Costume Design
Christopher Lance
Visual Effects Supervisor
Patrick McClung
Visual Effects Supervisor
Garrett Warren
Stunt Coordinator
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
Scotty Richards
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day about?
Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother, and sister all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
Who directed Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day was directed by Miguel Arteta.
Who stars in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
The principal cast of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day includes Ed Oxenbould, Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Dylan Minnette, Kerris Dorsey.
When was Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day released and how long is it?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day had a reported production budget of $28M and grossed $100.7M at the worldwide box office (3.59 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day was composed by Christophe Beck.
Is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day based on a book or true story?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Judith Viorst".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).