The Zone of Interest
“The life we enjoy.”
Synopsis
The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer 2 [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-05
Top Cast
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Christian Friedel
Rudolf Höss
Sandra Hüller
Hedwig Höss
Johann Karthaus
Claus Höss
Luis Noah Witte
Hans Höss
Nele Ahrensmeier
Inge-Brigit Höss
Lilli Falk
Heideraud Höss
Anastazja Drobniak
Annagret Höss
Cecylia Pekala
Annagret Höss
Kalman Wilson
Annagret Höss
Medusa Knopf
Elfriede
Maximilian Beck
Schwarzer
Andrey Isaev
Bronek
Julia Babiarz
Young Polish Housemaid
Stephanie Petrowitz
Sophie
Martyna Poznanski
Marta
Zuzanna Kobiela
Aniela
Benjamin Utzerath
Fritz Sander, Topf & Sons
Thomas Neumann
Karl Prüfer, Topf & Sons
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 15, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 20, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 19, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.51x
+$37.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Glazer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Glazer, Franz Rodenkirchen, Lukas Feigelfeld, Martin Amis
- Original Score
- Joseph Wulf, Mica Levi
- Original Title
- The Zone of Interest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Poland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, Polish, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $52.6M
- Production Studios
- JW Films, Extreme Emotions, Access Entertainment, A24, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Glazer
Jonathan Glazer, Franz Rodenkirchen, Lukas Feigelfeld, Martin Amis
Joseph Wulf, Mica Levi
Łukasz Żal, Aleksander Pałasiński
Paul Watts
Len Blavatnik, Ollie Madden, Daniel Battsek, David Kimbangi, Danny Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Watts
Editor
Jonathan Glazer
Writer
Łukasz Żal
Director of Photography
Bodie Clare
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jakub Kostrzewa
Stunt Coordinator
Jonathan Glazer
Director
Mica Levi
Original Music Composer
Chris Oddy
Production Design
Guillaume Ménard
Visual Effects Supervisor
Małgorzata Karpiuk
Costume Design
James Wilson
Producer
Ewa Puszczyńska
Producer
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Zone of Interest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Zone of Interest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Zone of Interest about?
The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.
Who directed The Zone of Interest?
The Zone of Interest was directed by Jonathan Glazer.
Who stars in The Zone of Interest?
The principal cast of The Zone of Interest includes Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller, Johann Karthaus, Luis Noah Witte, Nele Ahrensmeier.
When was The Zone of Interest released and how long is it?
The Zone of Interest was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Zone of Interest?
The Zone of Interest had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $52.6M at the worldwide box office (3.51 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Zone of Interest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Zone of Interest was composed by Joseph Wulf, Mica Levi.
Is The Zone of Interest based on a book or true story?
The Zone of Interest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martin Amis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Zone of Interest?
The Zone of Interest holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).