The Light Between Oceans
“Love demands everything”
Synopsis
A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS - OFFICIAL TRAILER [HD]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-24
Top Cast
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Michael Fassbender
Tom Sherbourne
Alicia Vikander
Isabel Sherbourne
Rachel Weisz
Hannah Roennfeldt
Bryan Brown
Septimus Potts
Jack Thompson
Ralph Addicott
Caren Pistorius
Adult Lucy-Grace
Florence Clery
Lucy-Grace
Anthony Hayes
Sergeant Vernon Knuckey
Emily Barclay
Gwen Potts
Leon Ford
Frank Roennfeldt
Benedict Hardie
Constable Harry Garstone
Georgie Jean Gascoigne
1 yr old Lucy / Grace
Scott Wills
McGowan (uncredited)
Jane Menelaus
Violet Graysmark
Garry McDonald
Bill Graysmark
Stephen Ure
Neville Whittnish
Peter McCauley
Sergeant Spragg
Jonathan Wagstaff
Constable Bob Lynch
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 2, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 6, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.3x
+$6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Cianfrance
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Cianfrance
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- The Light Between Oceans
- Country of Origin
- India, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Participant, Heyday Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Cianfrance
Derek Cianfrance, M.L. Stedman
Alexandre Desplat
Adam Arkapaw, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Davi Russo
Ron Patane, Jim Helton
David Heyman, Jeffrey Clifford, Rosie Alison, Tom Karnowski, Jonathan King
Department Leadership Roster
David Heyman
Producer
Derek Cianfrance
Director
Ron Patane
Editor
Jim Helton
Editor
Jeffrey Clifford
Producer
Steve McQuillan
Stunt Coordinator
Derek Cianfrance
Screenplay
Karen Murphy
Production Design
Erin Benach
Costume Design
Brendan Taylor
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Adam Arkapaw
Director of Photography
Derek Cianfrance
Writer
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Light Between Oceans.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light Between Oceans
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Light Between Oceans about?
A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat.
Who directed The Light Between Oceans?
The Light Between Oceans was directed by Derek Cianfrance.
Who stars in The Light Between Oceans?
The principal cast of The Light Between Oceans includes Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz, Bryan Brown, Jack Thompson.
When was The Light Between Oceans released and how long is it?
The Light Between Oceans was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Light Between Oceans?
The Light Between Oceans had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $26M at the worldwide box office (1.3 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Light Between Oceans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Light Between Oceans was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
Is The Light Between Oceans based on a book or true story?
The Light Between Oceans is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "M.L. Stedman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Light Between Oceans?
The Light Between Oceans holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).