Chéri
“Indulge in a wicked game of seduction”
Synopsis
The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cheri Trailer Official 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-12
Top Cast
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Michelle Pfeiffer
Lea
Kathy Bates
Madame Peloux
Rupert Friend
Chéri
Felicity Jones
Edmee
Iben Hjejle
Marie Laure
Frances Tomelty
Rose
Tom Burke
Vicomte Desmond
Hubert Tellegen
Ernest
Joe Sheridan
Marcel
Toby Kebbell
Patron
Alain Churin
Priest
Bette Bourne
Baronne
Nichola McAuliffe
Madame Aldonza
András Hámori
Silver Haired Industrialist
Gaye Brown
Lili
Natasha Cashman
Madame Roland
Rollo Weeks
Guido
Anita Pallenberg
La Copine
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 26, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.41x
-$13.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Hampton, Colette
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Chéri
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.4M
- Production Studios
- Bill Kenwright Films, Tiggy Films, Pathé, MMC Studios, BKL Films, Aramid Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
Christopher Hampton, Colette
Alexandre Desplat
Darius Khondji
Lucia Zucchetti
Raphaël Benoliel, Mark Brooke, Morna Ciraki, Simon Fawcett, Julius Green
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Frears
Director
Christopher Hampton
Writer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Alan MacDonald
Production Design
Consolata Boyle
Costume Design
Lucia Zucchetti
Editor
Darius Khondji
Director of Photography
Raphaël Benoliel
Producer
Julius Green
Producer
Bastian Griese
Producer
András Hámori
Producer
Bill Kenwright
Producer
Ralf Schmitz
Producer
Tracey Seaward
Producer
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.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chéri
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chéri about?
The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love.
Who directed Chéri?
Chéri was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in Chéri?
The principal cast of Chéri includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates, Rupert Friend, Felicity Jones, Iben Hjejle.
When was Chéri released and how long is it?
Chéri was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chéri?
Chéri had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $9.4M at the worldwide box office (0.41 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Chéri?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chéri was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
Is Chéri based on a book or true story?
Chéri is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Colette".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chéri?
Chéri holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).