The Square
Synopsis
A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.
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The Square - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-16
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Claes Bang
Christian
Elisabeth Moss
Anne
Dominic West
Julian
Terry Notary
Oleg
Christopher Læssø
Michael
Lise Stephenson Engström
Daughter
Lilianne Mardon
Daughter
Marina Schiptjenko
Elna
Annica Liljeblad
Sonja
Elijandro Edouard
Boy with Letter
Daniel Hallberg
Dark-Haired Advertising Agent
Martin Sööder
Blond Advertising Agent
John Nordling
Account Manager
Maja Gödicke
Marketing First Assistant
Nicki Dar
Nicki
Josephine Schneider
Office Worker
Sofie Hamilton
Robber
Robert Hjelm
Robber
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 27, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 23, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruben Östlund
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruben Östlund
- Original Title
- The Square
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.5M
- Production Studios
- Plattform Produktion, ARTE France Cinéma, Coproduction Office, Essential Filmproduktion, Imperative Entertainment, SVT, Film i Väst, Société Parisienne de Production, ZDF, ZDF/Arte, Alamode Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruben Östlund
Ruben Östlund
Fredrik Wenzel
Jacob Secher Schulsinger, Ruben Östlund
Dan Friedkin, Erik Hemmendorff, Bradley Thomas, Tomas Eskilsson, Agneta Perman
Department Leadership Roster
Ruben Östlund
Director
Ruben Östlund
Writer
Sofie Krunegård
Costume Design
Erik Hemmendorff
Producer
Jacob Secher Schulsinger
Editor
Josefin Åsberg
Production Design
Fredrik Wenzel
Director of Photography
Ruben Östlund
Editor
Tomas Näslund
Visual Effects Supervisor
Johan Edström
Visual Effects Supervisor
Samir Arabzadeh
Visual Effects Supervisor
Philippe Bober
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Square
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What is The Square about?
A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.
Who directed The Square?
The Square was directed by Ruben Östlund.
Who stars in The Square?
The principal cast of The Square includes Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West, Terry Notary, Christopher Læssø.
When was The Square released and how long is it?
The Square was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.
How much did The Square make at the box office?
The Square grossed $9.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Square?
The Square holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).