Galveston
“Hell is real”
Synopsis
After a violent encounter, Roy finds Rocky and sees something in her eyes that prompts a fateful decision. He takes her with him as he flees to Galveston, an action as ill-advised as it is inescapable.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-21
Top Cast
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Ben Foster
Roy Cady
Elle Fanning
Rocky
Beau Bridges
Stan Ptitko
Lili Reinhart
Older Tiffany
Adepero Oduye
Loraine
Robert Aramayo
Tray
María Valverde
Carmen
C.K. McFarland
Nancy
Michael Ray Escamilla
Angelo
Jeffrey Grover
Doctor Finelli
Rob Steinberg
Snowbarger
Jimmie Lee Sessoms
First Man
Sean Von Buseck
Davey
Don A. King
Lance
Michael John Lane
Gerald
Rhonda Johnson Dents
Nonie
Heidi Lewandowski
Dee
Jorge Longoria
Thug #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 19, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 19, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mélanie Laurent
- Screenplay & Story
- Nic Pizzolatto
- Original Score
- Eugenie Jacobson, Marc Chouarain
- Original Title
- Galveston
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Jean Doumanian Productions, Low Spark Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mélanie Laurent
Nic Pizzolatto
Eugenie Jacobson, Marc Chouarain
Arnaud Potier
Guerric Catala, Joseph Krings
Tyler Davidson, Patrick Daly, Jean Doumanian, Sean O'Brien, Dexter Braff
Department Leadership Roster
Mélanie Laurent
Director
Tyler Davidson
Producer
G. Peter King
Stunt Coordinator
Arnaud Potier
Director of Photography
Marc Chouarain
Original Music Composer
Lisa Myers
Production Design
Lynette Meyer
Costume Design
Guerric Catala
Editor
Joseph Krings
Editor
Nic Pizzolatto
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Galveston
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What is Galveston about?
After a violent encounter, Roy finds Rocky and sees something in her eyes that prompts a fateful decision. He takes her with him as he flees to Galveston, an action as ill-advised as it is inescapable.
Who directed Galveston?
Galveston was directed by Mélanie Laurent.
Who stars in Galveston?
The principal cast of Galveston includes Ben Foster, Elle Fanning, Beau Bridges, Lili Reinhart, Adepero Oduye.
When was Galveston released and how long is it?
Galveston was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Galveston?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Galveston was composed by Eugenie Jacobson, Marc Chouarain.
Is Galveston based on a book or true story?
Galveston is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nic Pizzolatto".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Galveston?
Galveston holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).