Dean
“A comedy about tragedy.”
Synopsis
A comedy about loss, grief, and the redemptive power of love. Dean is a NY illustrator who falls hard for an LA woman while trying to prevent his father from selling the family home in the wake of his mother's death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
DEAN - OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER - HD (Demetri Martin)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-16
Top Cast
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Demetri Martin
Dean
Gillian Jacobs
Nicky
Christine Woods
Michelle
Mary Steenburgen
Carol
Kevin Kline
Robert
Briga Heelan
Becca
Ginger Gonzaga
Jill
Reid Scott
Brett
Rory Scovel
Eric
Meryl Hathaway
Alissa
Drew Tarver
Kip
Asif Ali
Noah
Peter Scolari
Patrick
Kate Berlant
Naomi
Jesaiah Baer
Partygoer
Kathrine Barnes
Bookstore Employee
H. Jon Benjamin
Phone Store Salesman
Beck Bennett
Trevor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 27, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$255K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Demetri Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Demetri Martin
- Original Title
- Dean
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $255K
- Production Studios
- Spring Pictures, Honora Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Demetri Martin
Demetri Martin
Mark Schwartzbard
Andrew Dickler
Tim Nye, Abe Schwartz, Giles Andrew, David Zwaik, Charles Denton
Department Leadership Roster
Demetri Martin
Director
Demetri Martin
Writer
Mark Schwartzbard
Director of Photography
Andrew Dickler
Editor
Giles Andrew
Producer
Sam Lisenco
Production Design
Charles Denton
Producer
Jessica Latham
Producer
Keri Langerman
Costume Design
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
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dean
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dean about?
A comedy about loss, grief, and the redemptive power of love. Dean is a NY illustrator who falls hard for an LA woman while trying to prevent his father from selling the family home in the wake of his mother's death.
Who directed Dean?
Dean was directed by Demetri Martin.
Who stars in Dean?
The principal cast of Dean includes Demetri Martin, Gillian Jacobs, Christine Woods, Mary Steenburgen, Kevin Kline.
When was Dean released and how long is it?
Dean was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Dean make at the box office?
Dean grossed $255K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dean?
Dean holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).