I'm Still Here
“He's done with Hollywood.”
Synopsis
I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the film follows the Oscar-nominee as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in the fall of 2008 and sets off to reinvent himself as a hip-hop musician. The film is a portrait of an artist at a crossroads and explores notions of courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ramifications of a life spent in the public eye.
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Top Cast
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Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Antony Langdon
Anton
Carey Perloff
Play Director
Larry McHale
Larry McHale
Casey Affleck
Casey Affleck
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal
Danny Glover
Danny Glover
Bruce Willis
Self - Guest
Robin Wright
Robin Wright
Johnny Moreno
Victor - Danny DeVito's Stand-In
Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Jerry Penacoli
Jerry Penacoli
Susan Patricola
Susan Patricola
Patrick Whitesell
Patrick Whitesell
Nicole Acacio
Nicole Acacio
Matthew Maher
Matt Maher
Amanda Scheer-Demme
Amanda Demme
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 10, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 10, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$626K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Casey Affleck
- Screenplay & Story
- Casey Affleck, Joaquin Phoenix
- Original Score
- Marty Fogg
- Original Title
- I'm Still Here
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $626K
- Production Studios
- They Are Going To Kill Us Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Casey Affleck
Casey Affleck, Joaquin Phoenix
Marty Fogg
Magdalena Górka, Casey Affleck
Casey Affleck, Dody Dorn
Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Amanda White
Department Leadership Roster
Casey Affleck
Director
Joaquin Phoenix
Producer
Casey Affleck
Writer
Casey Affleck
Editor
Magdalena Górka
Director of Photography
Casey Affleck
Producer
Dody Dorn
Editor
Joaquin Phoenix
Writer
Casey Affleck
Director of Photography
Amanda White
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 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is I'm Still Here about?
I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the film follows the Oscar-nominee as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in the fall of 2008 and sets off to reinvent himself as a hip-hop musician. The film is a portrait of an artist at a crossroads and explores notions of courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ramifications of a life spent in the public eye.
Who directed I'm Still Here?
I'm Still Here was directed by Casey Affleck.
Who stars in I'm Still Here?
The principal cast of I'm Still Here includes Joaquin Phoenix, Antony Langdon, Carey Perloff, Larry McHale, Casey Affleck.
When was I'm Still Here released and how long is it?
I'm Still Here was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did I'm Still Here make at the box office?
I'm Still Here grossed $626K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for I'm Still Here?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I'm Still Here was composed by Marty Fogg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I'm Still Here?
I'm Still Here holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).