The Pallbearer
“Something magical is about to unfold in the most unexpected place.”
Synopsis
Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," has taken his own life. Except that Tom has never met Bill and neither have his incredulous friends. So when Tom foolishly agrees to give the eulogy at Bill's funeral, it sets him on a collision course with Ruth -- who is revealed to be Bill's oversexed mother -- and Julie DeMarco, the longtime crush Tom hasn't seen since they were teens.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Pallbearer Movie Trailer 1996 - TV Spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-01
Top Cast
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David Schwimmer
Tom Thompson
Gwyneth Paltrow
Julie DeMarco
Michael Rapaport
Brad Schorr
Toni Collette
Cynthia
Carol Kane
Tom's Mother
Michael Vartan
Scott
Bitty Schram
Lauren
Jean De Baer
Suzanne DeMarco
Elizabeth Franz
Aunt Lucille
Mark Margolis
Philip DeMarco
Barbara Hershey
Ruth Abernathy
Edoardo Ballerini
The Job Interviewer
Matthew Faber
Jared
Robin Morse
Sylvie
Tony Machine
The Undertaker
Robert Katims
An Abernathy Cousin
Greg Grunberg
An Abernathy Cousin
David Vadim
An Abernathy Cousin
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 3, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.71x
-$2.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Reeves
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Katims, Matt Reeves
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- The Pallbearer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.7M
- Production Studios
- The Chess Club, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Reeves
Jason Katims, Matt Reeves
Stewart Copeland
Robert Elswit
Stan Salfas
J.J. Abrams, Meryl Poster, Paul Webster, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Reeves
Director
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Stan Salfas
Editor
Robin Standefer
Production Design
J.J. Abrams
Producer
Jason Katims
Writer
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Donna Zakowska
Costume Design
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Matt Reeves
Writer
Paul Webster
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pallbearer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pallbearer about?
Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," has taken his own life. Except that Tom has never met Bill and neither have his incredulous friends. So when Tom foolishly agrees to give the eulogy at Bill's funeral, it sets him on a collision course with Ruth -- who is revealed to be Bill's oversexed mother -- and Julie DeMarco, the longtime crush Tom hasn't seen since they were teens.
Who directed The Pallbearer?
The Pallbearer was directed by Matt Reeves.
Who stars in The Pallbearer?
The principal cast of The Pallbearer includes David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Rapaport, Toni Collette, Carol Kane.
When was The Pallbearer released and how long is it?
The Pallbearer was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Pallbearer?
The Pallbearer had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $5.7M at the worldwide box office (0.71 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Pallbearer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pallbearer was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pallbearer?
The Pallbearer holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).