The Nightingale
“Her song will not be silenced.”
Synopsis
In 1825, Clare, a 21-year-old Irish convict, chases a British soldier through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family. She enlists the services of an Aboriginal tracker who is also marked by trauma from his own violence-filled past.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-07
Top Cast
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Aisling Franciosi
Clare
Sam Claflin
Hawkins
Baykali Ganambarr
Billy
Damon Herriman
Ruse
Harry Greenwood
Jago
Ewen Leslie
Goodwin
Charlie Shotwell
Eddie
Michael Sheasby
Aidan
Matthew Sunderland
Davey
Magnolia Maymuru
Lowanna
Christopher Stollery
Major Bexley
Nathaniel Dean
Stoakes
Claire Jones
Harriet
Dallas Mugarra
Lowanna's Husband
Sam Smith
Sheep Farmer
Ben McIvor
Dull Convict
Anthony Phelan
Trader
Maggie Blinco
Old Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 4, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$856K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Kent
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynne Vincent McCarthy, Jennifer Kent
- Original Score
- Jed Kurzel
- Original Title
- The Nightingale
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Irish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Worldwide Gross
- $856K
- Production Studios
- Made Up Stories, Screen Australia, Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Bron Studios, FilmNation Entertainment, Causeway Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Kent
Lynne Vincent McCarthy, Jennifer Kent
Jed Kurzel
Radek Ładczuk
Simon Njoo
Alison Cohen, Jennifer Kent, Kristina Ceyton, Steve Hutensky, Bruna Papandrea
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Kent
Director
Jennifer Kent
Writer
Alex Holmes
Production Design
Margot Wilson
Costume Design
Jennifer Kent
Producer
Simon Njoo
Editor
Jed Kurzel
Original Music Composer
Kristina Ceyton
Producer
Steve Hutensky
Producer
Radek Ładczuk
Director of Photography
Bruna Papandrea
Producer
Marty Pepper
Visual Effects Supervisor
Judd Wild
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nightingale
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What is The Nightingale about?
In 1825, Clare, a 21-year-old Irish convict, chases a British soldier through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family. She enlists the services of an Aboriginal tracker who is also marked by trauma from his own violence-filled past.
Who directed The Nightingale?
The Nightingale was directed by Jennifer Kent.
Who stars in The Nightingale?
The principal cast of The Nightingale includes Aisling Franciosi, Sam Claflin, Baykali Ganambarr, Damon Herriman, Harry Greenwood.
When was The Nightingale released and how long is it?
The Nightingale was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
How much did The Nightingale make at the box office?
The Nightingale grossed $856K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Nightingale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nightingale was composed by Jed Kurzel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nightingale?
The Nightingale holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).