Missing Link
“Discover a comedy of epic proportions.”
Synopsis
The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Trouble is, none of his small-minded, high-society peers seems to recognize this. Hoping to finally gain acceptance from these fellow adventurers, Sir Lionel travels to the Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature known as the missing link.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-05
Top Cast
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Hugh Jackman
Sir Lionel Frost (voice)
Zoe Saldaña
Adelina Fortnight (voice)
Zach Galifianakis
Mr. Susan Link (voice)
Stephen Fry
Lord Piggot-Dunceby (voice)
Timothy Olyphant
Willard Stenk (voice)
Emma Thompson
Dora the Yeti Elder (voice)
Amrita Acharia
Ama Lhamu (voice)
Matt Lucas
Mr. Collick (voice)
Ching Valdes-Aran
Gamu (voice)
David Walliams
Mr. Lemuel Lint (voice)
Humphrey Ker
Doorman / General Pugh (voice)
Adam Godley
Lord Bilge (voice)
Neil Dickson
Lord Roylott (voice)
Ian Ruskin
Lord Scrivener (voice)
Matthew Wolf
Lord Ramsbottom (voice)
Darren Richardson
Alfie (voice)
Alan Shearman
Lord Entwhistle (voice)
Jack Blessing
McVitie the Conductor (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 23, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.27x
-$73.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Butler, Ovi Nedelcu
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- Missing Link
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $100M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.6M
- Production Studios
- LAIKA, Annapurna Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Butler
Chris Butler, Ovi Nedelcu
Carter Burwell
Stephen Perkins
Travis Knight, Arianne Sutner
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Butler
Director
Travis Knight
Producer
Arianne Sutner
Producer
Chris Butler
Writer
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Stephen Perkins
Editor
Nelson Lowry
Production Design
Deborah Cook
Costume Design
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 — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Link
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What is Missing Link about?
The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Trouble is, none of his small-minded, high-society peers seems to recognize this. Hoping to finally gain acceptance from these fellow adventurers, Sir Lionel travels to the Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature known as the missing link.
Who directed Missing Link?
Missing Link was directed by Chris Butler.
Who stars in Missing Link?
The principal cast of Missing Link includes Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldaña, Zach Galifianakis, Stephen Fry, Timothy Olyphant.
When was Missing Link released and how long is it?
Missing Link was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Missing Link?
Missing Link had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $26.6M at the worldwide box office (0.27 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Missing Link?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Missing Link was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Missing Link?
Missing Link holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).