Octane
“Nobody in chains, ever soared up to the sun.”
Synopsis
After a family visit, stressed businesswoman Senga Wilson is driving with her rebellious daughter, Nat, down an ominous highway in the middle of the night. After they pick up a weird teenage hitchhiker, their journey goes awry. Nat decides to give her mom the slip and runs off with the hitchhiker at a rest stop. In a desperate search to find her daughter, Senga learns that Nat has been drawn into an evil cult.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Octane 2003 - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-31
Top Cast
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Madeleine Stowe
Senga Wilson
Norman Reedus
Recovery Man
Bijou Phillips
Backpacker
Mischa Barton
Natasha 'Nat' Wilson
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
The Father
Leo Gregory
Joyrider
Martin McDougall
Motivational Speaker
Gary Parker
Vacation Man
Amber Batty
Vacation Woman
Jenny Jules
Highway Patrol Sergeant
Patrick O'Kane
Trucker
Samuel Fröler
Marek Wilson
Emma Drews
Teenage Girl in Video
Véronique Koch
Cashier #1 (as Veronique Koch)
Sam Douglas
Crash Site Detective
Tom Hunsinger
CSI Man
Glenn Wrage
Highway Patrol Cop #2
Raffaello Degruttola
Highway Patrol Cop #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus Adams
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Volk
- Original Score
- Simon Boswell
- Original Title
- Octane
- Country of Origin
- Luxembourg, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $11.5M
- Production Studios
- Random Harvest Pictures, Delux Productions, Four Horsemen Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Adams
Stephen Volk
Simon Boswell
Robin Vidgeon
Trevor Waite
Tim Smith, Bill Allan, Carlo Dusi, Keith Evans, Melvyn Singer
Department Leadership Roster
Marcus Adams
Director
Stephen Volk
Writer
Paul Weston
Stunt Coordinator
Stewart Meachem
Costume Design
Max Gottlieb
Production Design
Trevor Waite
Editor
Robin Vidgeon
Director of Photography
Alistair MacLean-Clark
Producer
Basil Stephens
Producer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Octane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Octane about?
After a family visit, stressed businesswoman Senga Wilson is driving with her rebellious daughter, Nat, down an ominous highway in the middle of the night. After they pick up a weird teenage hitchhiker, their journey goes awry. Nat decides to give her mom the slip and runs off with the hitchhiker at a rest stop. In a desperate search to find her daughter, Senga learns that Nat has been drawn into an evil cult.
Who directed Octane?
Octane was directed by Marcus Adams.
Who stars in Octane?
The principal cast of Octane includes Madeleine Stowe, Norman Reedus, Bijou Phillips, Mischa Barton, Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
When was Octane released and how long is it?
Octane was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Octane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Octane was composed by Simon Boswell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Octane?
Octane holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).