Margaret
Synopsis
17-year-old Lisa feels certain that she inadvertently played a role in causing a traffic accident that claimed a woman's life. In her attempts to set things right, she meets with opposition at every step. Torn apart with frustration, she begins emotionally brutalizing her family, her friends, her teachers, and, most of all, herself. She has been confronted quite unexpectedly with a basic truth: that her youthful ideals are on a collision course with the realities and compromises of the adult world.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-30
Top Cast
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Anna Paquin
Lisa Cohen
J. Smith-Cameron
Joan
Mark Ruffalo
Maretti
Jeannie Berlin
Emily
Jean Reno
Ramon
Sarah Steele
Becky
John Gallagher Jr.
Darren
Cyrus Hernstadt
Curtis
Allison Janney
Monica Patterson
Kieran Culkin
Paul
Matt Damon
Mr. Aaron
Stephen Adly Guirgis
Mitchell
Betsy Aidem
Abigail
Adam Rose
Anthony
Nick Grodin
Matthew
Jonathan Hadary
Deutsch
Josh Hamilton
Victor
Rosemarie DeWitt
Mrs. Maretti
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 10, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$14M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Lonergan
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Lonergan
- Original Score
- Nico Muhly
- Original Title
- Margaret
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46K
- Production Studios
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, Camelot Pictures, Gilbert Films, Mirage Enterprises, Scott Rudin Productions, Dune Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Lonergan
Kenneth Lonergan
Nico Muhly
Ryszard Lenczewski
Mike Fay, Anne McCabe
Scott Rudin, Anthony Minghella, Gary Gilbert, Sydney Pollack
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Lonergan
Director
Kenneth Lonergan
Writer
Mike Fay
Editor
Melissa Toth
Costume Design
Dan Leigh
Production Design
Anne McCabe
Editor
Ryszard Lenczewski
Director of Photography
Nico Muhly
Original Music Composer
Randall Balsmeyer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Scott Rudin
Producer
Gary Gilbert
Producer
Sydney Pollack
Producer
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Margaret
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What is Margaret about?
17-year-old Lisa feels certain that she inadvertently played a role in causing a traffic accident that claimed a woman's life. In her attempts to set things right, she meets with opposition at every step. Torn apart with frustration, she begins emotionally brutalizing her family, her friends, her teachers, and, most of all, herself. She has been confronted quite unexpectedly with a basic truth: that her youthful ideals are on a collision course with the realities and compromises of the adult world.
Who directed Margaret?
Margaret was directed by Kenneth Lonergan.
Who stars in Margaret?
The principal cast of Margaret includes Anna Paquin, J. Smith-Cameron, Mark Ruffalo, Jeannie Berlin, Jean Reno.
When was Margaret released and how long is it?
Margaret was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Margaret?
Margaret had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $46K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Margaret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Margaret was composed by Nico Muhly.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Margaret?
Margaret holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).