The Institute
Synopsis
In 19th century Baltimore, Isabel Porter, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death, voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute. Subjected to bizarre and increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control, she must escape the clutches of the Rosewood and exact her revenge, or else be forever lost.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Institute Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Trailers
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-15
Top Cast
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Allie Gallerani
Isabel Porter
James Franco
Dr. Cairn
Joe Pease
Roderick Porter
Scott Haze
Gunther
Lori Singer
Madame Werner
Amber Viera
Margaret
Val Lauren
Dr. Jacobs
Zoë Bleu Sidel
Lucy
Gabrielle Haugh
Allison
Cynthia Murell
Clara Barnes
Tim Blake Nelson
Dr. Lemelle
Eric Roberts
Dr. Torrington
Josh Duhamel
Detective
Carmen Argenziano
Apothecary
Dominic Rains
Mr. Baxter
Robyn Cohen
Nurse Mary Beth
Ben Youcef
Arthur Turner
Melissa Bolona
Trudy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMarch 3, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 3, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 2, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pamela Romanowsky, James Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Rager, Adam Rager
- Original Score
- Adam Crystal
- Original Title
- The Institute
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Dark Rabbit Productions, Redwire Pictures, Campbell Grobman Films, Jeff Rice Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pamela Romanowsky, James Franco
Matt Rager, Adam Rager
Adam Crystal
Aaron I. Butler
James Franco, Luke Daniels, Jonathan Yunger, Christa Campbell, Scott Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Pamela Romanowsky
Director
James Franco
Director
Matt Rager
Writer
Adam Rager
Writer
Christa Campbell
Producer
Aaron I. Butler
Editor
David Page
Costume Design
Scott Enge
Production Design
Lati Grobman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
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 Institute
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What is The Institute about?
In 19th century Baltimore, Isabel Porter, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death, voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute. Subjected to bizarre and increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control, she must escape the clutches of the Rosewood and exact her revenge, or else be forever lost.
Who directed The Institute?
The Institute was directed by Pamela Romanowsky, James Franco.
Who stars in The Institute?
The principal cast of The Institute includes Allie Gallerani, James Franco, Joe Pease, Scott Haze, Lori Singer.
When was The Institute released and how long is it?
The Institute was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Institute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Institute was composed by Adam Crystal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Institute?
The Institute holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).