The Vicious Kind
“How would you protect someone from their first love?”
Synopsis
A man tries to warn his brother away from the new girlfriend he brings home during Thanksgiving, but ends up becoming infatuated with her in the process.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Strasbourg International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 11, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Toland Krieger
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Toland Krieger
- Original Score
- Jeff Cardoni
- Original Title
- The Vicious Kind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- 72nd Street Productions, Candleridge Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Toland Krieger
Lee Toland Krieger
Jeff Cardoni
Bradley Stonesifer
Gino Roy
Lee Toland Krieger, Christopher Finefrock, Jeff Gross, Tim Harms, Ryan Horton
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Toland Krieger
Director
Lee Toland Krieger
Writer
Gino Roy
Editor
Grady Cooley
Production Design
Lindy McMichael
Costume Design
Bradley Stonesifer
Director of Photography
Jeff Cardoni
Original Music Composer
Lee Toland Krieger
Producer
Tim Harms
Producer
Lindsay Lanzillotta
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vicious Kind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vicious Kind about?
A man tries to warn his brother away from the new girlfriend he brings home during Thanksgiving, but ends up becoming infatuated with her in the process.
Who directed The Vicious Kind?
The Vicious Kind was directed by Lee Toland Krieger.
Who stars in The Vicious Kind?
The principal cast of The Vicious Kind includes Adam Scott, Brittany Snow, Alex Frost, J.K. Simmons, Vittorio Brahm.
When was The Vicious Kind released and how long is it?
The Vicious Kind was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vicious Kind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vicious Kind was composed by Jeff Cardoni.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vicious Kind?
The Vicious Kind holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).