Swiss Army Man
“We all need some body to lean on.”
Synopsis
Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.
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Official Red Band TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.93x
+$2.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
- Original Score
- Andy Hull, Robert McDowell
- Original Title
- Swiss Army Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.8M
- Production Studios
- BlackBird, Tadmor, Astrakan Films, Cold Iron Pictures, Prettybird
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Andy Hull, Robert McDowell
Larkin Seiple
Matthew Hannam
Jonathan Wang, Miranda Bailey, Jim Kaufman, William Olsson, Gideon Tadmor
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Kwan
Director
Daniel Scheinert
Director
Matthew Hannam
Editor
Daniel Kwan
Writer
Jonathan Wang
Producer
Larkin Seiple
Director of Photography
Daniel Scheinert
Writer
Miranda Bailey
Producer
Lawrence Inglee
Producer
Eyal Rimmon
Producer
Lauren Mann
Producer
Stephani Lewis
Costume Design
Jason Kisvarday
Production Design
Andy Hull
Original Music Composer
Robert McDowell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
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 Swiss Army Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swiss Army Man about?
Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.
Who directed Swiss Army Man?
Swiss Army Man was directed by Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert.
Who stars in Swiss Army Man?
The principal cast of Swiss Army Man includes Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Antonia Ribero, Timothy Eulich.
When was Swiss Army Man released and how long is it?
Swiss Army Man was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Swiss Army Man?
Swiss Army Man had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $5.8M at the worldwide box office (1.93 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Swiss Army Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swiss Army Man was composed by Andy Hull, Robert McDowell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swiss Army Man?
Swiss Army Man holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).