Annette
“As dangerous, as intense, as love.”
Synopsis
In present-day Los Angeles, controversial stand-up comedian Henry McHenry and internationally renowned opera singer Ann Defrasnoux form the façade of a happy couple in the spotlight. Ann gives birth to a baby girl named Annette, who possesses an exceptional gift that will change all of their lives forever.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official UK Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-03
Top Cast
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Adam Driver
Henry McHenry
Marion Cotillard
Ann Desfranoux
Simon Helberg
The Accompanist
Devyn McDowell
Annette in Prison
Natalia Lafourcade
Special Guest / The Police
Sinay Bavurhe
Chorus Girl
Franziska Grohmann
Chorus Girl
Rachel Mulowayi
Chorus Girl
Christiane Tchouhan
Chorus Girl
Iman Europe
Chorus Girl
Lauren Evans
Chorus Girl
Cindy Almouzni
Chorus Girl
Danielle Withers
Chorus Girl
Angèle
Special Guest / Six Women Member
Julia Bullock
Six Women Member
Claron McFadden
Six Women Member
Natalie Mendoza
Six Women Member
Kiko Mizuhara
Six Women Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysGolden Apricot International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 6, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 20, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 25, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.24x
-$11.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leos Carax
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Leos Carax
- Original Score
- Ron Mael, Russell Mael
- Original Title
- Annette
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $15.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.7M
- Production Studios
- Eurospace, Detailfilm, ARTE France Cinéma, CG Cinéma, Garidi Films, Théo Films, Tribus P Films, UGC, SCOPE Pictures, Wrong Men, Piano
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leos Carax
Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Leos Carax
Ron Mael, Russell Mael
Alvaro Jose Fuentes Nuñez, Caroline Champetier
Nelly Quettier
Olivier Gauriat, Adam Driver, Kenzo Horikoshi, Grégoire Melin, Geneviève Lemal
Department Leadership Roster
Florian Sanson
Production Design
Ursula Paredes Choto
Costume Design
Adam Driver
Producer
Guillaume Pondard
Visual Effects Supervisor
Leos Carax
Director
Kenzo Horikoshi
Producer
Geneviève Lemal
Producer
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
Nelly Quettier
Editor
Charles Gillibert
Producer
Pascaline Chavanne
Costume Design
Ron Mael
Original Music Composer
Russell Mael
Original Music Composer
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Annette.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Annette
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Annette about?
In present-day Los Angeles, controversial stand-up comedian Henry McHenry and internationally renowned opera singer Ann Defrasnoux form the façade of a happy couple in the spotlight. Ann gives birth to a baby girl named Annette, who possesses an exceptional gift that will change all of their lives forever.
Who directed Annette?
Annette was directed by Leos Carax.
Who stars in Annette?
The principal cast of Annette includes Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, Simon Helberg, Devyn McDowell, Natalia Lafourcade.
When was Annette released and how long is it?
Annette was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of Annette?
Annette had a reported production budget of $15.5M and grossed $3.7M at the worldwide box office (0.24 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Annette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Annette was composed by Ron Mael, Russell Mael.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Annette?
Annette holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).