Heaven Knows What
Synopsis
A young heroin addict roams the streets of New York to panhandle and get her next fix, while her unstable boyfriend drifts in and out of her life at random.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Green Band TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-07
Top Cast
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Arielle Holmes
Harley
Caleb Landry Jones
Ilya Leontyev
Eléonore Hendricks
Erica
Buddy Duress
Mike
Necro
Skully
Isaac Adams
Isaac
Diana Singh
Diana
Benjamin Hampton
Antoine
Manny Aguila
Evan
Yuri Pleskun
Tommy, Drug Dealer
Maynard Nicholl
Maynard
Brian Hodges
Brian
Misty Mccall
Misty
Mike Patellis
Marcos, Mike's Supplier
Russell James Peters
Jimmy
Dash Privlej
Rasheed
Aaron Keller
Hasidic Man
Eric Ross
Street Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 29, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$84K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
- Screenplay & Story
- Arielle Holmes, Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein
- Original Score
- Paul Grimstad, Ariel Pink
- Original Title
- Heaven Knows What
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $84K
- Production Studios
- Elara Pictures, Iconoclast
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
Arielle Holmes, Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein
Paul Grimstad, Ariel Pink
Sean Price Williams
Ronald Bronstein, Benny Safdie
Oscar Boyson, Mourad Belkeddar, Charles-Marie Anthonioz, Jean Duhamel, Nicolas Lhermitte
Department Leadership Roster
Benny Safdie
Director
Oscar Boyson
Producer
Ronald Bronstein
Editor
Josh Safdie
Director
Audrey Turner
Production Design
Benny Safdie
Editor
Paul Grimstad
Original Music Composer
Sean Price Williams
Director of Photography
Ariel Pink
Original Music Composer
Sebastian Bear-McClard
Producer
Adam Teninbaum
Visual Effects Supervisor
Frank Alfano
Stunt Coordinator
Josh Safdie
Writer
Ronald Bronstein
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heaven Knows What
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What is Heaven Knows What about?
A young heroin addict roams the streets of New York to panhandle and get her next fix, while her unstable boyfriend drifts in and out of her life at random.
Who directed Heaven Knows What?
Heaven Knows What was directed by Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie.
Who stars in Heaven Knows What?
The principal cast of Heaven Knows What includes Arielle Holmes, Caleb Landry Jones, Eléonore Hendricks, Buddy Duress, Necro.
When was Heaven Knows What released and how long is it?
Heaven Knows What was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Heaven Knows What make at the box office?
Heaven Knows What grossed $84K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Heaven Knows What?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heaven Knows What was composed by Paul Grimstad, Ariel Pink.
Is Heaven Knows What based on a book or true story?
Heaven Knows What is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arielle Holmes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heaven Knows What?
Heaven Knows What holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).