The Grudge
“It'll never let you go.”
Synopsis
After a young mother murders her family in her own house, a detective attempts to investigate the mysterious case, only to discover that the house is cursed by a vengeful ghost. Now targeted by the demonic spirits, the detective must do anything to protect herself and her family from harm.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Red Band TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-10
Top Cast
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Andrea Riseborough
Detective Muldoon
Demián Bichir
Goodman
John Cho
Peter Spencer
Betty Gilpin
Nina Spencer
Lin Shaye
Faith Matheson
Jacki Weaver
Lorna Moody
Tara Westwood
Fiona Landers
William Sadler
Detective Wilson
Frankie Faison
William Matheson
Nancy Sorel
Agent Cole
Joel Marsh Garland
Detective Greco
David Lawrence Brown
Sam Landers
Zoe Fish
Melinda Landers
Junko Bailey
Kayako Ghost
Bradley Sawatzky
Officer Michaels
Robin Ruel
Dr. Friedman
Stephanie Sy
Amnio Nurse
Marina Stephenson Kerr
Smoking Neighbor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysJanuary 3, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 24, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$49.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.95x
+$39.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Pesce
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Pesce, Jeff Buhler
- Original Score
- Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart
- Original Title
- The Grudge
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $49.5M
- Production Studios
- Ghost House Pictures, Good Universe, Stage 6 Films, Screen Gems
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Pesce
Nicolas Pesce, Jeff Buhler, Takashi Shimizu
Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart
Zachary Galler
Gardner Gould, Ken Blackwell
Erin Westerman, Brady Fujikawa, Roy Lee, John Powers Middleton, Sam Raimi
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Pesce
Director
Nicolas Pesce
Screenplay
Jeff Buhler
Screenplay
Sam Raimi
Producer
Robert Tapert
Producer
Takashige Ichise
Producer
Andrew Grush
Original Music Composer
Taylor Stewart
Original Music Composer
Gardner Gould
Editor
Jean-Andre Carriere
Production Design
Patricia J. Henderson
Costume Design
Andrew Degryse
Visual Effects Supervisor
Zachary Galler
Director of Photography
Ken Blackwell
Editor
Chuck Robinson
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grudge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Grudge about?
After a young mother murders her family in her own house, a detective attempts to investigate the mysterious case, only to discover that the house is cursed by a vengeful ghost. Now targeted by the demonic spirits, the detective must do anything to protect herself and her family from harm.
Who directed The Grudge?
The Grudge was directed by Nicolas Pesce.
Who stars in The Grudge?
The principal cast of The Grudge includes Andrea Riseborough, Demián Bichir, John Cho, Betty Gilpin, Lin Shaye.
When was The Grudge released and how long is it?
The Grudge was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Grudge?
The Grudge had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $49.5M at the worldwide box office (4.95 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Grudge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grudge was composed by Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grudge?
The Grudge holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).