X+Y
“Is there a formula for love?”
Synopsis
Struggling to connect with those around him, a teenage math prodigy trains for the International Mathematical Olympiad, where a budding romance with a fellow contestant breaks through his emotional walls and teaches him that love cannot be calculated.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-06
Top Cast
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Asa Butterfield
Nathan Ellis
Rafe Spall
Martin Humphreys
Sally Hawkins
Julie Ellis
Eddie Marsan
Richard
Jo Yang
Zhang Mei
Alex Lawther
Isaac Cooper
Alexa Davies
Rebecca Dunn
Martin McCann
Michael Ellis
Orion Lee
Deng Laoshi
Jake Davies
Luke Shelton
Paul J. Dove
John
Percelle Ascott
Ben Morgan
Christina Low
IMO Contestant
Edward Baker-Close
Nathan Ellis (9 yrs)
Suraj Rattu
Pav Kamdar
Jamie Ballard
Headmaster
Clare Burt
Doctor
Adam Foster
Paediatrician
Release History & Theatrical Window
TIFF
Festival / Special Debut
September 11, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morgan Matthews
- Screenplay & Story
- James Graham, Morgan Matthews
- Original Score
- Martin Phipps
- Original Title
- X+Y
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Original Pictures, Head Gear Films, Minnow Films, BBC Film, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morgan Matthews
James Graham, Morgan Matthews
Martin Phipps
Danny Cohen
Peter Lambert
David M. Thompson, Laura Hastings-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Arthurs
Stunt Coordinator
James Graham
Screenplay
Morgan Matthews
Screenplay
Peter Lambert
Editor
Suzanne Cave
Costume Design
Martin Phipps
Original Music Composer
David M. Thompson
Producer
Laura Hastings-Smith
Producer
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
Richard Bullock
Production Design
Morgan Matthews
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About X+Y
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What is X+Y about?
Struggling to connect with those around him, a teenage math prodigy trains for the International Mathematical Olympiad, where a budding romance with a fellow contestant breaks through his emotional walls and teaches him that love cannot be calculated.
Who directed X+Y?
X+Y was directed by Morgan Matthews.
Who stars in X+Y?
The principal cast of X+Y includes Asa Butterfield, Rafe Spall, Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Jo Yang.
When was X+Y released and how long is it?
X+Y was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did X+Y make at the box office?
X+Y grossed $1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for X+Y?
The original motion picture soundtrack for X+Y was composed by Martin Phipps.
What is the age rating and content advisory for X+Y?
X+Y holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).