The 9th Life of Louis Drax
“A mystery beyond reality.”
Synopsis
A psychologist who begins working with a young boy who has suffered a near-fatal fall finds himself drawn into a mystery that tests the boundaries of fantasy and reality.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-27
Top Cast
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Jamie Dornan
Dr. Allan Pascal
Sarah Gadon
Natalie Drax
Aaron Paul
Peter Drax
Molly Parker
Dalton
Aiden Longworth
Louis Drax
Oliver Platt
Dr. Perez
Barbara Hershey
Violet Drax
Julian Wadham
Dr. Janek
Jane McGregor
Sophie
Fiona Vroom
Receptionist
Terry Chen
Elliott
Anjali Jay
Macy
Lina Roessler
Caitlin
Luke Camilleri
Alex
Alex Zahara
Eduardo Navarra
Beckham Skodje
Louis (Age 2)
Anthony Shudra
Milo
Nels Lennarson
Morgue Technician
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Aja
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Minghella
- Original Score
- Patrick Watson
- Original Title
- The 9th Life of Louis Drax
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Fire Axe Pictures, Brightlight Pictures, Blank Tape, Miramax, Sierra/Affinity, Summit Entertainment, Téléfilm Canada, Drax Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Aja
Max Minghella, Liz Jensen
Patrick Watson
Stephen Maier, Maxime Alexandre, Ian Seabrook, Phil Pastuhov, Peter Zuccarini
Baxter
Tim Bricknell, Alexandre Aja, Shawn Williamson, Max Minghella, Jonathan Kier
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Aja
Director
Max Minghella
Screenplay
Tim Bricknell
Producer
Rachel O'Toole
Production Design
Baxter
Editor
Carla Hetland
Costume Design
Alexandre Aja
Producer
Henry Badgett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Maxime Alexandre
Director of Photography
Angela Barson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Shawn Williamson
Producer
Max Minghella
Producer
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 9th Life of Louis Drax
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What is The 9th Life of Louis Drax about?
A psychologist who begins working with a young boy who has suffered a near-fatal fall finds himself drawn into a mystery that tests the boundaries of fantasy and reality.
Who directed The 9th Life of Louis Drax?
The 9th Life of Louis Drax was directed by Alexandre Aja.
Who stars in The 9th Life of Louis Drax?
The principal cast of The 9th Life of Louis Drax includes Jamie Dornan, Sarah Gadon, Aaron Paul, Molly Parker, Aiden Longworth.
When was The 9th Life of Louis Drax released and how long is it?
The 9th Life of Louis Drax was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The 9th Life of Louis Drax?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 9th Life of Louis Drax was composed by Patrick Watson.
Is The 9th Life of Louis Drax based on a book or true story?
The 9th Life of Louis Drax is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Liz Jensen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 9th Life of Louis Drax?
The 9th Life of Louis Drax holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).