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Micmacs

Micmacs à tire-larigot

“Non Stop Madness.”

Synopsis

While standing in the doorway of the video shop where he works, Bazil is inadvertently shot in the head. Now homeless and jobless, he is taken in by a troupe of misfits who live in a giant mound of trash. There Bazil begins his quest for revenge against the people who produced the gun that shot him.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Micmacs Trailer English AudioOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 12, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.42x ROI)

Production Budget

$33M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$14M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.42x

-$19M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $33MWorldwide: $14M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Screenplay & Story
Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Guillaume Laurant
Original Score
Raphaël Beau
Original Title
Micmacs à tire-larigot
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Budget
$33M
Worldwide Gross
$14M
Production Studios
Epithète Films, Tapioca Films, Warner Bros. Entertainment France, France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, OCS, France 2, France•3, La Région Île-de-France

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Screenplay & Story

Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Guillaume Laurant

Original Score & Music

Raphaël Beau

Director of Photography

Tetsuo Nagata

Film Editing

Hervé Schneid

Producers

Frédéric Brillion, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Gilles Legrand, Souad Lamriki

Department Leadership Roster

Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Director

Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Writer

Guillaume Laurant

Guillaume Laurant

Writer

Frédéric Brillion

Frédéric Brillion

Producer

Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Producer

Gilles Legrand

Gilles Legrand

Producer

Raphaël Beau

Original Music Composer

Hervé Schneid

Hervé Schneid

Editor

Aline Bonetto

Aline Bonetto

Production Design

Madeline Fontaine

Madeline Fontaine

Costume Design

Tetsuo Nagata

Tetsuo Nagata

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Micmacs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Micmacs

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Micmacs about?

While standing in the doorway of the video shop where he works, Bazil is inadvertently shot in the head. Now homeless and jobless, he is taken in by a troupe of misfits who live in a giant mound of trash. There Bazil begins his quest for revenge against the people who produced the gun that shot him.

Who directed Micmacs?

Micmacs was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

Who stars in Micmacs?

The principal cast of Micmacs includes Dany Boon, Dominique Pinon, André Dussollier, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Julie Ferrier.

When was Micmacs released and how long is it?

Micmacs was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

What was the box office and production budget of Micmacs?

Micmacs had a reported production budget of $33M and grossed $14M at the worldwide box office (0.42 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Micmacs?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Micmacs was composed by Raphaël Beau.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Micmacs?

Micmacs holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).