Twelfth Night
“Never send a boy to do a man's job, especially if he's a girl.”
Synopsis
Shakespeare's comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, only to be pursued by the woman he loves.
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Twelfth Night - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-04
Top Cast
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Helena Bonham Carter
Olivia
Richard E. Grant
Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Nigel Hawthorne
Malvolio
Ben Kingsley
Feste
Mel Smith
Sir Toby Belch
Imelda Staunton
Maria
Toby Stephens
Orsino
Imogen Stubbs
Viola
Nicholas Farrell
Antonio
Steven Mackintosh
Sebastian
Sidney Livingstone
Captain
James Walker
Priest
Alan Mitchell
Valentine
Peter Gunn
Fabian
Tim Bentinck
First Officer
Rod Culbertson
Second Officer
Jeff Hall
Gardener
David Burke
Party Guest / Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 24, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.6x
+$28M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trevor Nunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Trevor Nunn
- Original Score
- Shaun Davey
- Original Title
- Twelfth Night
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33M
- Production Studios
- Fine Line Features, BBC Film, Summit Entertainment, Renaissance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trevor Nunn
Trevor Nunn, William Shakespeare
Shaun Davey
Steve Tickner, Clive Tickner
Peter Boyle
Stephen Evans, David Garrett, Christopher Ball, Jonathan Weisgal, William Tyrer
Department Leadership Roster
Trevor Nunn
Director
Stephen Evans
Producer
Trevor Nunn
Screenplay
Peter Boyle
Editor
Clive Tickner
Director of Photography
Sophie Becher
Production Design
John Bright
Costume Design
David Parfitt
Producer
Shaun Davey
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twelfth Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twelfth Night about?
Shakespeare's comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, only to be pursued by the woman he loves.
Who directed Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night was directed by Trevor Nunn.
Who stars in Twelfth Night?
The principal cast of Twelfth Night includes Helena Bonham Carter, Richard E. Grant, Nigel Hawthorne, Ben Kingsley, Mel Smith.
When was Twelfth Night released and how long is it?
Twelfth Night was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $33M at the worldwide box office (6.6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Twelfth Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twelfth Night was composed by Shaun Davey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).