Dumbo
“Soar to new heights.”
Synopsis
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-15
Top Cast
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Colin Farrell
Holt Farrier
Michael Keaton
V. A. Vandevere
Danny DeVito
Maximilian "Max" Medici
Eva Green
Colette Marchant
Nico Parker
Milly Farrier
Finley Hobbins
Joe Farrier
Alan Arkin
J. Griffin Remington
Roshan Seth
Pramesh Singh
Deobia Oparei
Rongo
Joseph Gatt
Neils Skellig
Douglas Reith
Sotheby
Sharon Rooney
Ms. Atlantis
Michael Buffer
Baritone Bates
Zenaida Alcalde
Catherine
Miguel Muñoz Segura
Ivan
Frank Bourke
Puck
Ragevan Vasan
Pritam Singh
Phil Zimmerman
Rufus Sorghum
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 88 DaysParis
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 25, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 25, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$170M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$353.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.08x
+$183.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Ehren Kruger
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Dumbo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $170M
- Worldwide Gross
- $353.3M
- Production Studios
- Tim Burton Productions, Walt Disney Pictures, Infinite Detective, Secret Machine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burton
Ehren Kruger, Harold Pearl, Helen Aberson
Danny Elfman
Ben Davis
Chris Lebenzon
Ehren Kruger, Justin Springer, Tim Burton, Derek Frey, Katterli Frauenfelder
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Burton
Director
Brooke Lyndon-Stanford
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ehren Kruger
Producer
Justin Springer
Producer
Ehren Kruger
Screenplay
Ben Davis
Director of Photography
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Rick Heinrichs
Production Design
Derek Frey
Producer
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Katterli Frauenfelder
Producer
Richard Stammers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rowley Irlam
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dumbo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dumbo about?
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
Who directed Dumbo?
Dumbo was directed by Tim Burton.
Who stars in Dumbo?
The principal cast of Dumbo includes Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Nico Parker.
When was Dumbo released and how long is it?
Dumbo was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dumbo?
Dumbo had a reported production budget of $170M and grossed $353.3M at the worldwide box office (2.08 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Dumbo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dumbo was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Dumbo based on a book or true story?
Dumbo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Pearl", Novel: "Helen Aberson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dumbo?
Dumbo holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).