Constellation
Synopsis
Constellation chronicles the lives and loves of an African-American family in the deep South as they are forced to come to terms with a tumultuous past marked by an unrequited interracial affair. The film explores the way in which the family patriarch must confront his demons amidst the changing racial fabric of society and his own family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Constellation trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-17
Top Cast
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Zoe Saldaña
Rosa Boxer
Billy Dee Williams
Helms Boxer
Gabrielle Union
Carmel Boxer
Lesley Ann Warren
Nancy
Hill Harper
Errol Hickman
Melissa De Sousa
Lucy Boxer
Rae Dawn Chong
Jenita
Ever Carradine
Celeste Korngold
David Clennon
Bear
Alec Newman
Kent
Shin Koyamada
Yosito
Howie Dorough
Alec (Cab Driver)
Jolene Andersen
Woman At Airport
Glenn Plummer
Man at Barbeque
Clarence Williams III
Forest Boxer
Jolene Andersen
Woman at Airport
Erika Coleman
Young Lucy
Molly Beucher
Clerk 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pan African Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.2x
+$15.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jordan Walker-Pearlman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jordan Walker-Pearlman
- Original Title
- Constellation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $7.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23M
- Production Studios
- Constellation LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
John L. Demps Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Director
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Screenplay
John L. Demps Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Constellation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Constellation about?
Constellation chronicles the lives and loves of an African-American family in the deep South as they are forced to come to terms with a tumultuous past marked by an unrequited interracial affair. The film explores the way in which the family patriarch must confront his demons amidst the changing racial fabric of society and his own family.
Who directed Constellation?
Constellation was directed by Jordan Walker-Pearlman.
Who stars in Constellation?
The principal cast of Constellation includes Zoe Saldaña, Billy Dee Williams, Gabrielle Union, Lesley Ann Warren, Hill Harper.
When was Constellation released and how long is it?
Constellation was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Constellation?
Constellation had a reported production budget of $7.2M and grossed $23M at the worldwide box office (3.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Constellation?
Constellation holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).