Slow West
“Wanted Dead or Dead”
Synopsis
In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Slow West | Film4 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-13
Top Cast
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Michael Fassbender
Silas
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Jay Cavendish
Ben Mendelsohn
Payne
Caren Pistorius
Rose Ross
Rory McCann
John Ross
Eddie Campbell
Skelly
Brooke Williams
Maria
Alex Macqueen
Rupert Cavendish
Kalani Queypo
Kotori
Madeleine Sami
Marimacho
Tawanda Manyimo
Congolese Singer
David T. Lim
Tattoo Man
Jeffrey Thomas
Union Officer
Hayden Frost
Young Soldier
Michael Whalley
The Kid
Brian Sergent
Payote Joe
Edwin Wright
Victor the Hawk
Ken Blackburn
Josh McKenzie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 15, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 16, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 7, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.81x
-$382K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Maclean
- Screenplay & Story
- John Maclean, Kate Leys
- Original Score
- Jed Kurzel, Bryan Michael Mills
- Original Title
- Slow West
- Country of Origin
- Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, BFI, New Zealand Film Commission, Cross City Films, HanWay Films, DMC Film, See-Saw Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Maclean
John Maclean, Kate Leys
Jed Kurzel, Bryan Michael Mills
Robbie Ryan
Jon Gregory, Roland Gallois
Rachel Gardner, Conor McCaughan, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Katherine Butler
Department Leadership Roster
John Maclean
Director
Robbie Ryan
Director of Photography
Rachel Gardner
Producer
Kim Sinclair
Production Design
Kirsty Cameron
Costume Design
Conor McCaughan
Producer
John Maclean
Writer
Iain Canning
Producer
Emile Sherman
Producer
Jon Gregory
Editor
Jed Kurzel
Original Music Composer
Roland Gallois
Editor
Angela Barson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Capper
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steve McQuillan
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slow West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Slow West about?
In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.
Who directed Slow West?
Slow West was directed by John Maclean.
Who stars in Slow West?
The principal cast of Slow West includes Michael Fassbender, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ben Mendelsohn, Caren Pistorius, Rory McCann.
When was Slow West released and how long is it?
Slow West was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Slow West?
Slow West had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (0.81 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Slow West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Slow West was composed by Jed Kurzel, Bryan Michael Mills.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Slow West?
Slow West holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).