Young Adam
“Everyone has a past. Everyone has a secret.”
Synopsis
A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official 2021 Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-08
Top Cast
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Ewan McGregor
Joe Taylor
Tilda Swinton
Ella Gault
Peter Mullan
Les Gault
Emily Mortimer
Cathie Dimly
Jack McElhone
Jim Gault
Thérèse Bradley
Gwen
Ewan Stewart
Daniel Gordon
Stuart McQuarrie
Bill
Pauline Turner
Connie
Alan Cooke
Bob M'bussi
Rory McCann
Sam
Ian Hanmore
Freight Supervisor
Mhairi Morrison
Cathie's Flatmate
Anne Marie Timoney
Mrs. Gordon
John Yule
Clerk of the Court
John Comerford
Jury Foreman
Andrew Neil
Barman
Arnold Brown
Bowler Hat Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 15, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.39x
-$3.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mackenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- David Mackenzie
- Original Score
- David Byrne
- Original Title
- Young Adam
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $6.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Recorded Picture Company, StudioCanal UK, HanWay Films, UK Film Council, Scottish Screen, Sveno Media, Sigma Films, Young Adam Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mackenzie
David Mackenzie, Alexander Trocchi
David Byrne
Giles Nuttgens
Colin Monie
Jeremy Thomas, Robert Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Monie
Editor
David Byrne
Original Music Composer
Giles Nuttgens
Director of Photography
Laurence Dorman
Production Design
David Mackenzie
Director
David Mackenzie
Screenplay
Jeremy Thomas
Producer
Jacqueline Durran
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 adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Adam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young Adam about?
A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits.
Who directed Young Adam?
Young Adam was directed by David Mackenzie.
Who stars in Young Adam?
The principal cast of Young Adam includes Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton, Peter Mullan, Emily Mortimer, Jack McElhone.
When was Young Adam released and how long is it?
Young Adam was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Young Adam?
Young Adam had a reported production budget of $6.4M and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (0.39 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Young Adam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Adam was composed by David Byrne.
Is Young Adam based on a book or true story?
Young Adam is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexander Trocchi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Adam?
Young Adam holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).