Colette
“History is about to change”
Synopsis
After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-11
Top Cast
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Keira Knightley
Colette
Dominic West
Willy
Denise Gough
Missy
Fiona Shaw
Sido
Robert Pugh
Jules
Eleanor Tomlinson
Georgie Raoul-Duval
Ray Panthaki
Veber
Dickie Beau
Wague
Jake Graf
Gaston De Caillavet
Polina Litvak
Lily
Rebecca Root
Rachilde
Máté Haumann
Count Muffat
Karen Gagnon
Aspiring Actress
Katinka Egres
Hungarian Countess
Alexis Latham
Second Heckler
Attila Árpa
Heckler
Peter Schueller
Reporter
Caroline Boulton
Flossy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 21, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 13, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wash Westmoreland
- Screenplay & Story
- Wash Westmoreland, Richard Glatzer, Rebecca Lenkiewicz
- Original Score
- Thomas Adès
- Original Title
- Colette
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.3M
- Production Studios
- Number 9 Films, Bold Films, Killer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wash Westmoreland
Wash Westmoreland, Richard Glatzer, Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Thomas Adès
Giles Nuttgens
Lucia Zucchetti
Elizabeth Karlsen, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler, Stephen Woolley, Michel Litvak
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth Karlsen
Producer
Christine Vachon
Producer
Pamela Koffler
Producer
Stephen Woolley
Producer
Lucia Zucchetti
Editor
Michel Litvak
Producer
Wash Westmoreland
Director
Gary Michael Walters
Producer
Wash Westmoreland
Screenplay
Richard Glatzer
Screenplay
Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Screenplay
Thomas Adès
Original Music Composer
Giles Nuttgens
Director of Photography
Andrea Flesch
Costume Design
Sheila Wickens
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colette
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Colette about?
After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.
Who directed Colette?
Colette was directed by Wash Westmoreland.
Who stars in Colette?
The principal cast of Colette includes Keira Knightley, Dominic West, Denise Gough, Fiona Shaw, Robert Pugh.
When was Colette released and how long is it?
Colette was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Colette make at the box office?
Colette grossed $14.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Colette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Colette was composed by Thomas Adès.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Colette?
Colette holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).