Cube
“Don't look for a reason... Look for a way out.”
Synopsis
A group of strangers find themselves trapped in a maze-like prison. It soon becomes clear that each of them possesses the peculiar skills necessary to escape, if they don't wind up dead first.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 11, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$258K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
34.78x
+$8.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincenzo Natali
- Screenplay & Story
- Graeme Manson, André Bijelic, Vincenzo Natali
- Original Score
- Mark Korven
- Original Title
- Cube
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $258K
- Worldwide Gross
- $9M
- Production Studios
- Cube Libre, The Feature Film Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincenzo Natali
Graeme Manson, André Bijelic, Vincenzo Natali, Hugh Graham
Mark Korven
Derek Rogers, Scott Smith
John Sanders
Betty Orr, Mehra Meh, Colin Brunton
Department Leadership Roster
Jasna Stefanovic
Production Design
Mark Korven
Original Music Composer
Vincenzo Natali
Director
Betty Orr
Producer
Derek Rogers
Director of Photography
Graeme Manson
Screenplay
John Sanders
Editor
André Bijelic
Screenplay
Mehra Meh
Producer
Wendy May Moore
Costume Design
Vincenzo Natali
Screenplay
John Stoneham Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
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 — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cube
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cube about?
A group of strangers find themselves trapped in a maze-like prison. It soon becomes clear that each of them possesses the peculiar skills necessary to escape, if they don't wind up dead first.
Who directed Cube?
Cube was directed by Vincenzo Natali.
Who stars in Cube?
The principal cast of Cube includes Nicole De Boer, Nicky Guadagni, Maurice Dean Wint, David Hewlett, Andrew Miller.
When was Cube released and how long is it?
Cube was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cube?
Cube had a reported production budget of $258K and grossed $9M at the worldwide box office (34.78 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cube?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cube was composed by Mark Korven.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cube?
Cube holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).