Earth to Echo
“An adventure as big as the universe.”
Synopsis
After a construction project begins digging in their neighbourhood, best friends Tuck, Munch and Alex inexplicably begin to receive strange, encoded messages on their cell phones. Convinced something bigger is going on, they go to their parents and the authorities. The three embark on a secret adventure to crack the code and follow it to its source, and discover a mysterious being from another world who desperately needs their help. The journey that follows will change all their lives forever.
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Earth To Echo Trailer 2
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-28
Top Cast
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Teo Halm
Alex
Stro
Tuck
Reese Hartwig
Munch
Ella Wahlestedt
Emma
Jason Gray-Stanford
Dr. Lawrence Madsen
Algee Smith
Marcus Simms
Arthur Darbinyan
Pawn Shop Owner
Cassius M. Willis
Calvin
Sonya Leslie
Theresa Simms
Kerry O'Malley
Janice Douglas
Virginia Louise Smith
Betty Barrett
Peter MacKenzie
James Hastings
Valerie Wildman
Christine Hastings
Roger Hewlett
Construction Worker #2
Mary Pat Gleason
Dusty - Mullet Lady at Bar
Marilyn Giacomazzi
Bar Patron #2
Brooke Dillman
Diner Waitress
Myk Watford
Blake Douglas
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.48x
+$32.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Gayden
- Original Score
- Joseph Trapanese
- Original Title
- Earth to Echo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45.3M
- Production Studios
- Panay Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Green
Henry Gayden, Andrew Panay
Joseph Trapanese
Maxime Alexandre, Alexandre Lehmann, Benji Bakshi
Crispin Struthers, Carsten Kurpanek
Ryan Kavanaugh, Andrew Panay
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Green
Director
Henry Gayden
Screenplay
Kasra Farahani
Production Design
Crispin Struthers
Editor
Maxime Alexandre
Director of Photography
Carsten Kurpanek
Editor
Ryan Kavanaugh
Producer
Ben Hernandez Bray
Stunt Coordinator
Josh Saeta
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrew Panay
Producer
Joseph Trapanese
Original Music Composer
Chris O'Hara
Stunt Coordinator
Mitchell S. Drain
Visual Effects Supervisor
Judianna Makovsky
Costume Design
Tim Carras
Visual Effects Supervisor
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.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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 Earth to Echo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Earth to Echo about?
After a construction project begins digging in their neighbourhood, best friends Tuck, Munch and Alex inexplicably begin to receive strange, encoded messages on their cell phones. Convinced something bigger is going on, they go to their parents and the authorities. The three embark on a secret adventure to crack the code and follow it to its source, and discover a mysterious being from another world who desperately needs their help. The journey that follows will change all their lives forever.
Who directed Earth to Echo?
Earth to Echo was directed by Dave Green.
Who stars in Earth to Echo?
The principal cast of Earth to Echo includes Teo Halm, Stro, Reese Hartwig, Ella Wahlestedt, Jason Gray-Stanford.
When was Earth to Echo released and how long is it?
Earth to Echo was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Earth to Echo?
Earth to Echo had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $45.3M at the worldwide box office (3.48 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Earth to Echo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Earth to Echo was composed by Joseph Trapanese.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Earth to Echo?
Earth to Echo holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).