Sorry to Bother You
“Destiny is calling.”
Synopsis
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Red Band TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-17
Top Cast
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LaKeith Stanfield
Cassius Green
Tessa Thompson
Detroit
Jermaine Fowler
Salvador
Omari Hardwick
Mr. _______
Terry Crews
Sergio
Kate Berlant
Diana DeBauchery
Michael X. Sommers
Johnny
Danny Glover
Langston
Steven Yeun
Squeeze
Armie Hammer
Steve Lift
Robert Longstreet
Anderson
David Cross
Cassius Green's White Voice (voice)
Patton Oswalt
Mr. _______'s White Voice (voice)
Lily James
Detroit's White British Voice (voice)
Forest Whitaker
First Equisapien / Demarius
Rosario Dawson
Voice in Elevator (voice)
Shelley Mitchell
Mrs. Costello
Jerry McDaniel
Man Eating Dinner
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 95 DaysCPH: PIX
Festival / Special Debut
July 6, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 23, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.69x
+$15M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boots Riley
- Screenplay & Story
- Boots Riley
- Original Score
- Boots Riley, Merrill Garbus, Nate Brenner
- Original Title
- Sorry to Bother You
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $3.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.2M
- Production Studios
- Cinereach, Significant Productions, MACRO, MNM Creative, The Space Program
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boots Riley
Boots Riley
Boots Riley, Merrill Garbus, Nate Brenner
Doug Emmett
Terel Gibson
Kelly Williams, George Rush, Jonathan Duffy, Charles D. King, Nina Yang Bongiovi
Department Leadership Roster
Kelly Williams
Producer
George Rush
Producer
Boots Riley
Director
Jonathan Duffy
Producer
Charles D. King
Producer
Nina Yang Bongiovi
Producer
Forest Whitaker
Producer
Terel Gibson
Editor
Jason Kisvarday
Production Design
Deirdra E. Govan
Costume Design
Doug Emmett
Director of Photography
Boots Riley
Original Music Composer
Darren Orr
Visual Effects Supervisor
Merrill Garbus
Original Music Composer
Boots Riley
Writer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sorry to Bother You
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sorry to Bother You about?
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.
Who directed Sorry to Bother You?
Sorry to Bother You was directed by Boots Riley.
Who stars in Sorry to Bother You?
The principal cast of Sorry to Bother You includes LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler, Omari Hardwick, Terry Crews.
When was Sorry to Bother You released and how long is it?
Sorry to Bother You was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sorry to Bother You?
Sorry to Bother You had a reported production budget of $3.2M and grossed $18.2M at the worldwide box office (5.69 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sorry to Bother You?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sorry to Bother You was composed by Boots Riley, Merrill Garbus, Nate Brenner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sorry to Bother You?
Sorry to Bother You holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).