Broken Flowers
“Sometimes life brings some strange surprises”
Synopsis
An introverted man receives an anonymous letter from an ex-lover informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him. A freelance sleuth neighbor motivates the man to embark on a cross-country search for his past flames, seeking answers.
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Broken Flowers | Bill Murray Finds Out He Has a Long Lost SonOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2022-02-16
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Bill Murray
Don Johnston
Sharon Stone
Laura
Jessica Lange
Carmen
Tilda Swinton
Penny
Frances Conroy
Dora
Alexis Dziena
Lolita
Chloë Sevigny
Carmen's Assistant
Christopher McDonald
Ron
Julie Delpy
Sherry
Jeffrey Wright
Winston
Heather Simms
Mona
Chris Bauer
Dan
Larry Fessenden
Will
Brea Frazier
Rita
Jarry Fall
Winston and Mona's Kid
Korka Fall
Winston and Mona's Kid
Saul Holland
Winston and Mona's Kid
Zakira Holland
Winston and Mona's Kid
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 5, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 26, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.67x
+$36.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Raden, Sara Driver, Jim Jarmusch
- Original Score
- Mulatu Astatke
- Original Title
- Broken Flowers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.7M
- Production Studios
- Focus Features, Bac Films, Five Roses
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Jarmusch
Bill Raden, Sara Driver, Jim Jarmusch
Mulatu Astatke
Frederick Elmes
Jay Rabinowitz
Stacey Smith, Jon Kilik
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Elmes
Director of Photography
Jay Rabinowitz
Editor
Mark Friedberg
Production Design
Jim Jarmusch
Director
Stacey Smith
Producer
Jon Kilik
Producer
Mulatu Astatke
Original Music Composer
John Dunn
Costume Design
Jim Jarmusch
Writer
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
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 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Flowers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Broken Flowers about?
An introverted man receives an anonymous letter from an ex-lover informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him. A freelance sleuth neighbor motivates the man to embark on a cross-country search for his past flames, seeking answers.
Who directed Broken Flowers?
Broken Flowers was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Broken Flowers?
The principal cast of Broken Flowers includes Bill Murray, Sharon Stone, Jessica Lange, Tilda Swinton, Frances Conroy.
When was Broken Flowers released and how long is it?
Broken Flowers was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Broken Flowers?
Broken Flowers had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $46.7M at the worldwide box office (4.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Broken Flowers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broken Flowers was composed by Mulatu Astatke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broken Flowers?
Broken Flowers holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).