The Miseducation of Cameron Post
“Come as you are.”
Synopsis
Pennsylvania, 1993. After getting caught with another girl, teenager Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy center run by the strict Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend Rick, whose treatment consists in repenting for feeling “same sex attraction.” Cameron befriends fellow sinners Jane and Adam, thus creating a new family to deal with the surrounding intolerance.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-11
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Chloë Grace Moretz
Cameron
Sasha Lane
Jane
Forrest Goodluck
Adam
John Gallagher Jr.
Reverend Rick
Jennifer Ehle
Dr. Lydia Marsh
Marin Ireland
Bethany
Owen Campbell
Mark
Kerry Butler
Ruth
Quinn Shephard
Coley
Emily Skeggs
Erin
Melanie Ehrlich
Helen
Isaac Jin Solstein
Steve
Christopher Dylan White
Dane
Dalton Harrod
Jamie
Steven Hauck
Pastor Crawford
McCabe Slye
Brett
Dale Soules
Grandma
Andre B. Blake
Mr. Jacobs
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 6, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 3, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$900K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.24x
+$1.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Desiree Akhavan
- Screenplay & Story
- Desiree Akhavan, Cecilia Frugiuele
- Original Score
- Julian Wass
- Original Title
- The Miseducation of Cameron Post
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $900K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Beachside Films, Parkville Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Desiree Akhavan
Desiree Akhavan, Cecilia Frugiuele, Emily M. Danforth
Julian Wass
Ashley Connor
Sara Shaw
Alex Turtletaub, Cecilia Frugiuele, Olivier Kaempfer, Desiree Akhavan, Jonathan Montepare
Department Leadership Roster
Desiree Akhavan
Director
Desiree Akhavan
Screenplay
Cecilia Frugiuele
Screenplay
Alex Turtletaub
Producer
Julian Wass
Original Music Composer
Cecilia Frugiuele
Producer
Markus Kirschner
Production Design
Ashley Connor
Director of Photography
Sara Shaw
Editor
Jonathan Montepare
Producer
Michael B. Clark
Producer
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Elliot Santiago
Stunt Coordinator
Alex Noble
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Miseducation of Cameron Post
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What is The Miseducation of Cameron Post about?
Pennsylvania, 1993. After getting caught with another girl, teenager Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy center run by the strict Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend Rick, whose treatment consists in repenting for feeling “same sex attraction.” Cameron befriends fellow sinners Jane and Adam, thus creating a new family to deal with the surrounding intolerance.
Who directed The Miseducation of Cameron Post?
The Miseducation of Cameron Post was directed by Desiree Akhavan.
Who stars in The Miseducation of Cameron Post?
The principal cast of The Miseducation of Cameron Post includes Chloë Grace Moretz, Sasha Lane, Forrest Goodluck, John Gallagher Jr., Jennifer Ehle.
When was The Miseducation of Cameron Post released and how long is it?
The Miseducation of Cameron Post was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Miseducation of Cameron Post?
The Miseducation of Cameron Post had a reported production budget of $900K and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (2.24 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Miseducation of Cameron Post?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Miseducation of Cameron Post was composed by Julian Wass.
Is The Miseducation of Cameron Post based on a book or true story?
The Miseducation of Cameron Post is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emily M. Danforth".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Miseducation of Cameron Post?
The Miseducation of Cameron Post holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).