We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Synopsis
In Shirleyville, Vermont, during the sixties, sisters Merricat and Constance, along with their ailing uncle Julian, confined to a wheelchair, live isolated in a big mansion located on the hill overlooking the town, tormented by the memories of a family tragedy occurred six years ago. The arrival of cousin Charles will threaten the fragile equilibrium of their minds, haunted by madness, fear and superstition.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-17
Top Cast
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Taissa Farmiga
Merricat Blackwood
Alexandra Daddario
Constance Blackwood
Crispin Glover
Uncle Julian Blackwood
Sebastian Stan
Charles Blackwood
Paula Malcomson
Helen Clarke
Peter Coonan
Bobby Dunham
Ian Toner
Jim Donnell
Joanne Crawford
Stella
Anna Nugent
Lucille Wright
Peter O'Meara
Sam Clarke
Luan James Geary
Sean Harris
Cormac Melia
Tim Harris
Liz O'Sullivan
Mrs. Harris
Bosco Hogan
Old Ned
Stephen Hogan
John Blackwood
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Mrs. Blackwood
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysEdinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 17, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 17, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stacie Passon
- Screenplay & Story
- Stacie Passon, Mark Kruger
- Original Score
- Andrew Hewitt
- Original Title
- We Have Always Lived in the Castle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Furthur Films, Mighty Engine, Albyn Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stacie Passon
Stacie Passon, Mark Kruger, Shirley Jackson
Andrew Hewitt
Piers McGrail
Ryan Denmark
Jared Ian Goldman, Robert Mitas, Robert Halmi Jr., Laurence Jackson Hyman, Kieran Corrigan
Department Leadership Roster
Stacie Passon
Director
Jared Ian Goldman
Producer
Piers McGrail
Director of Photography
Ryan Denmark
Editor
Andrew Hewitt
Original Music Composer
Robert Mitas
Producer
Ed Bruce
Visual Effects Supervisor
Anna Rackard
Production Design
Stacie Passon
Screenplay
Alan Walsh
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Kruger
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Have Always Lived in the Castle
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What is We Have Always Lived in the Castle about?
In Shirleyville, Vermont, during the sixties, sisters Merricat and Constance, along with their ailing uncle Julian, confined to a wheelchair, live isolated in a big mansion located on the hill overlooking the town, tormented by the memories of a family tragedy occurred six years ago. The arrival of cousin Charles will threaten the fragile equilibrium of their minds, haunted by madness, fear and superstition.
Who directed We Have Always Lived in the Castle?
We Have Always Lived in the Castle was directed by Stacie Passon.
Who stars in We Have Always Lived in the Castle?
The principal cast of We Have Always Lived in the Castle includes Taissa Farmiga, Alexandra Daddario, Crispin Glover, Sebastian Stan, Paula Malcomson.
When was We Have Always Lived in the Castle released and how long is it?
We Have Always Lived in the Castle was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for We Have Always Lived in the Castle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Have Always Lived in the Castle was composed by Andrew Hewitt.
Is We Have Always Lived in the Castle based on a book or true story?
We Have Always Lived in the Castle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shirley Jackson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for We Have Always Lived in the Castle?
We Have Always Lived in the Castle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).