The Program
“Champion. Hero. Legend. Cheat.”
Synopsis
An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong's performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Program Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Ben Foster, Guillaume Canet Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-10
Top Cast
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Ben Foster
Lance Armstrong
Chris O'Dowd
David Walsh
Guillaume Canet
Dr. Ferrari
Jesse Plemons
Floyd Landis
Lee Pace
Bill Stapleton
Denis Ménochet
Johan Bruyneel
Edward Hogg
Frankie Andreu
Dustin Hoffman
Bob Hamman
Elaine Cassidy
Betsy Andreu
Laura Donnelly
Emma O'Reilly
Peter Wight
Sunday Times Editor
Nathan Wiley
Charles Pelkey
Chris Larkin
John Wilcockson
Mark Little
Rupert Guinness
Michael G. Wilson
Lance's Doctor
Sid Phoenix
Tony
Josh O'Connor
Rich
Sam Hoare
Stephen Swart
Release History & Theatrical Window
Europe on Screen
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hodge
- Original Score
- Alex Heffes
- Original Title
- The Program
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
John Hodge, David Walsh
Alex Heffes
Danny Cohen
Valerio Bonelli
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Department Leadership Roster
John Hodge
Screenplay
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Stephen Frears
Director
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Valerio Bonelli
Editor
Jane Petrie
Costume Design
Alan MacDonald
Production Design
Gareth Milne
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Program
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What is The Program about?
An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong's performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.
Who directed The Program?
The Program was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in The Program?
The principal cast of The Program includes Ben Foster, Chris O'Dowd, Guillaume Canet, Jesse Plemons, Lee Pace.
When was The Program released and how long is it?
The Program was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did The Program make at the box office?
The Program grossed $3.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Program?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Program was composed by Alex Heffes.
Is The Program based on a book or true story?
The Program is adapted from the following source material: Book: "David Walsh".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Program?
The Program holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).