Fay Grim
“Featuring the continuing adventures of Henry Fool.”
Synopsis
Many years after her notorious husband, Henry Fool, fled after killing a neighbor, Fay Grim receives a visit from CIA agent Fulbright, who tells her that Henry is dead, but that some of his journals have been unearthed in France. She sets forth on a globe-trotting odyssey that soon leads to the discovery that he is alive, and his journals are more than they appear to be.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-04-24
Top Cast
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Parker Posey
Fay Grim
Liam Aiken
Ned Grim
James Urbaniak
Simon Grim
Jeff Goldblum
Agent Fulbright
D.J. Mendel
Father Lang
Megan Gay
Principal
Jasmin Tabatabai
Milla
Chuck Montgomery
Angus James
John Keogh
Prosecutor
Claudia Michelsen
Judge
Leo Fitzpatrick
Carl Fogg
Sibel Kekilli
Concierge First Istanbul Hotel
Thomas Jay Ryan
Henry Fool
Saffron Burrows
Juliet
Miho Nikaido
Gnoc Deng
Elina Löwensohn
Bebe
Jef Bayonne
French Drug Dealer
Harald Schrott
André
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 18, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 22, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$194K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.1x
-$1.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Hartley
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Hartley
- Original Score
- Hal Hartley
- Original Title
- Fay Grim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany, France, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $194K
- Production Studios
- HDNet Films, Possible Films, This is that, Zero Fiction Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Hartley
Hal Hartley
Hal Hartley
Sarah Cawley
Hal Hartley
Ted Hope, Todd Wagner, Hal Hartley, Joana Vicente, Jason Kliot
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Hartley
Writer
Hal Hartley
Director
Sarah Cawley
Director of Photography
Hal Hartley
Producer
Joana Vicente
Producer
Jason Kliot
Producer
Mike S. Ryan
Producer
Hal Hartley
Editor
Anette Guther
Costume Design
Richard Sylvarnes
Production Design
Martin Hagemann
Producer
Daniela Selig
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fay Grim
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What is Fay Grim about?
Many years after her notorious husband, Henry Fool, fled after killing a neighbor, Fay Grim receives a visit from CIA agent Fulbright, who tells her that Henry is dead, but that some of his journals have been unearthed in France. She sets forth on a globe-trotting odyssey that soon leads to the discovery that he is alive, and his journals are more than they appear to be.
Who directed Fay Grim?
Fay Grim was directed by Hal Hartley.
Who stars in Fay Grim?
The principal cast of Fay Grim includes Parker Posey, Liam Aiken, James Urbaniak, Jeff Goldblum, D.J. Mendel.
When was Fay Grim released and how long is it?
Fay Grim was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fay Grim?
Fay Grim had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $194K at the worldwide box office (0.1 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Fay Grim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fay Grim was composed by Hal Hartley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fay Grim?
Fay Grim holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).