Manchester by the Sea
“I can't beat it.”
Synopsis
After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-21
Top Cast
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Casey Affleck
Lee Chandler
Lucas Hedges
Patrick Chandler
Michelle Williams
Randi Chandler
Kyle Chandler
Joe Chandler
C.J. Wilson
George
Gretchen Mol
Elise Henderson
Matthew Broderick
Jeffrey Garner
Anna Baryshnikov
Sandy
Heather Burns
Jill
Ivy O'Brien
Young Patrick Chandler
Kara Hayward
Silvie McGann
Tom Kemp
Stan Chandler
Josh Hamilton
Wes (Joe's Lawyer)
Tate Donovan
Hockey Coach
Ruibo Qian
Dr. Bethany
Robert Sella
Dr. Muller
Susan Pourfar
Nurse Irene
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Mr. Emery
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 74 DaysDubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 25, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 21, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$79M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.78x
+$70M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Lonergan
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Lonergan
- Original Score
- Lesley Barber
- Original Title
- Manchester by the Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $79M
- Production Studios
- Pearl Street Films, K Period Media, B Story, The Affleck/Middleton Project, The Media Farm, Big Indie Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Lonergan
Kenneth Lonergan
Lesley Barber
Jody Lee Lipes
Jennifer Lame
Lauren Beck, Gigi Pritzker, Kimberly Steward, Kevin J. Walsh, Matt Damon
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Marini
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick M. Walsh
Stunt Coordinator
Kenneth Lonergan
Writer
Kenneth Lonergan
Director
Jody Lee Lipes
Director of Photography
Jennifer Lame
Editor
Lesley Barber
Original Music Composer
Ruth De Jong
Production Design
Melissa Toth
Costume Design
Lauren Beck
Producer
Julius Horsthuis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gigi Pritzker
Producer
Kimberly Steward
Producer
Kevin J. Walsh
Producer
Matt Damon
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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 Manchester by the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manchester by the Sea about?
After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.
Who directed Manchester by the Sea?
Manchester by the Sea was directed by Kenneth Lonergan.
Who stars in Manchester by the Sea?
The principal cast of Manchester by the Sea includes Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, C.J. Wilson.
When was Manchester by the Sea released and how long is it?
Manchester by the Sea was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of Manchester by the Sea?
Manchester by the Sea had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $79M at the worldwide box office (8.78 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Manchester by the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manchester by the Sea was composed by Lesley Barber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manchester by the Sea?
Manchester by the Sea holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).