Black Swan
“Perfection is not what it seems.”
Synopsis
A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake."
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Natalie Portman
Nina Sayers / The Swan Queen
Mila Kunis
Lily / The Black Swan
Vincent Cassel
Thomas Leroy / The Gentleman
Barbara Hershey
Erica Sayers / The Queen
Winona Ryder
Beth Macintyre / The Dying Swan
Benjamin Millepied
David Moreau / The Prince
Ksenia Solo
Veronica / Little Swan
Kristina Anapau
Galina / Little Swan
Janet Montgomery
Madeline / Little Swan
Sebastian Stan
Andrew / Suitor
Toby Hemingway
Tom / Suitor
Sergio Torrado
Sergio / Rothbart
Mark Margolis
Mr. Fithian / Patron
Tina Sloan
Mrs. Fithian / Patron
Abraham Aronofsky
Mr. Stein / Patron
Charlotte Aronofsky
Mrs. Stein / Patron
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Costumer Georgina
Shaun O'Hagan
Stage Manager Sebastian
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 29, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$329.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
25.34x
+$316.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darren Aronofsky
- Screenplay & Story
- John J. McLaughlin, Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz
- Original Score
- Clint Mansell
- Original Title
- Black Swan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $329.4M
- Production Studios
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, Cross Creek Pictures, Protozoa Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, Dune Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darren Aronofsky
John J. McLaughlin, Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz
Clint Mansell
Matthew Libatique
Andrew Weisblum
Mike Medavoy, Jennifer Roth, Bradley J. Fischer, Tyler Thompson, Ari Handel
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Medavoy
Producer
John J. McLaughlin
Screenplay
Darren Aronofsky
Director
Mark Heyman
Screenplay
Scott Franklin
Producer
Arnold Messer
Producer
Matthew Libatique
Director of Photography
Amy Westcott
Costume Design
Clint Mansell
Original Music Composer
Andres Heinz
Screenplay
Andrew Weisblum
Editor
Brian Oliver
Producer
Thérèse DePrez
Production Design
Douglas Crosby
Stunt Coordinator
Dan Schrecker
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Swan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Swan about?
A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake."
Who directed Black Swan?
Black Swan was directed by Darren Aronofsky.
Who stars in Black Swan?
The principal cast of Black Swan includes Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey, Winona Ryder.
When was Black Swan released and how long is it?
Black Swan was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Black Swan?
Black Swan had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $329.4M at the worldwide box office (25.34 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Black Swan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Swan was composed by Clint Mansell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Swan?
Black Swan holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).