Sex and the City
“Get Carried away.”
Synopsis
When Carrie's big step forward in her relationship goes awry, best friends Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha are there to help her pick up the pieces.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Sarah Jessica Parker
Carrie Bradshaw
Kim Cattrall
Samantha Jones
Kristin Davis
Charlotte York
Cynthia Nixon
Miranda Hobbes
Chris Noth
Mr. Big
Candice Bergen
Enid Frick
Jennifer Hudson
Louise
David Eigenberg
Steve Brady
Evan Handler
Harry Goldenblatt
Jason Lewis
Smith Jerrod
Mario Cantone
Anthony Marentino
Lynn Cohen
Magda
Willie Garson
Stanford Blatch
Joanna Gleason
Therapist
Joseph Pupo
Brady Hobbes
Alexandra Fong
Lily York Goldenblatt
Parker Fong
Lily York Goldenblatt
Kerry Bishé
Twenty-Something Girl Dreaming
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 4, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$418.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.44x
+$353.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Patrick King
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Patrick King
- Original Score
- Aaron Zigman
- Original Title
- Sex and the City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $418.8M
- Production Studios
- Darren Star Productions, New Line Cinema, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Patrick King
Michael Patrick King, Candace Bushnell
Aaron Zigman
John Thomas
Michael Berenbaum
Darren Star, Michael Patrick King, Sarah Jessica Parker, Eric M. Cyphers, John Melfi
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Patrick King
Director
Patricia Field
Costume Design
Molly Rogers
Costume Design
Darren Star
Producer
Michael Patrick King
Producer
Sarah Jessica Parker
Producer
Eric M. Cyphers
Producer
Michael Berenbaum
Editor
John Thomas
Director of Photography
Michael Patrick King
Screenplay
John Melfi
Producer
Jeremy Conway
Production Design
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Danny Santiago
Costume Design
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 Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sex and the City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sex and the City about?
When Carrie's big step forward in her relationship goes awry, best friends Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha are there to help her pick up the pieces.
Who directed Sex and the City?
Sex and the City was directed by Michael Patrick King.
Who stars in Sex and the City?
The principal cast of Sex and the City includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth.
When was Sex and the City released and how long is it?
Sex and the City was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sex and the City?
Sex and the City had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $418.8M at the worldwide box office (6.44 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sex and the City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sex and the City was composed by Aaron Zigman.
Is Sex and the City based on a book or true story?
Sex and the City is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Candace Bushnell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sex and the City?
Sex and the City holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).