Piercing
“Practice doesn't always make perfect.”
Synopsis
After kissing his wife and baby goodbye for a seemingly normal business trip, Reed checks himself into a hotel room to accomplish something he’s always dreamed of: the perfect murder. As his sinister plans unfold, he soon realizes he might be in over his head with a mysteriously unhinged call girl named Jackie.
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 4, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Pesce
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Pesce
- Original Title
- Piercing
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Borderline Presents, Memento Films International, Paradise City, YL Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Pesce
Nicolas Pesce, Ryū Murakami
Zachary Galler
Sofía Subercaseaux
Naima Abed, Max Born, Al Di, Sean Durkin, Emilie Georges
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Robards
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nicolas Pesce
Director
Nicolas Pesce
Screenplay
Antonio Campos
Producer
Josh Mond
Producer
Jacob Wasserman
Producer
Schuyler Weiss
Producer
Zachary Galler
Director of Photography
Sofía Subercaseaux
Editor
Alan Lampert
Production Design
Whitney Anne Adams
Costume Design
Vince Cupone
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Piercing
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What is Piercing about?
After kissing his wife and baby goodbye for a seemingly normal business trip, Reed checks himself into a hotel room to accomplish something he’s always dreamed of: the perfect murder. As his sinister plans unfold, he soon realizes he might be in over his head with a mysteriously unhinged call girl named Jackie.
Who directed Piercing?
Piercing was directed by Nicolas Pesce.
Who stars in Piercing?
The principal cast of Piercing includes Christopher Abbott, Mia Wasikowska, Laia Costa, Maria Dizzia, Marin Ireland.
When was Piercing released and how long is it?
Piercing was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Is Piercing based on a book or true story?
Piercing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ryū Murakami".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Piercing?
Piercing holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).