Across the Universe
“All you need is love.”
Synopsis
When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation. Jude falls in love with Lucy, who joins the growing anti-war movement. As the body count in Vietnam rises, political tensions at home spiral out of control and the star-crossed lovers find themselves in a psychedelic world gone mad.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-05
Top Cast
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Evan Rachel Wood
Lucy Carrigan
Jim Sturgess
Jude
Joe Anderson
Max Carrigan
Dana Fuchs
Sadie
Martin Luther
Jo-Jo
T.V. Carpio
Prudence
Spencer Liff
Daniel
Lisa Dwyer Hogg
Molly
Nicholas Lumley
Cyril
Michael Ryan
Phil
Angela Mounsey
Martha Feeny (Jude's Mother)
Robert Clohessy
Wesley "Wes" Huber (Jude's Father)
Christopher Tierney
Dorm Buddy / Dancer
Curtis Holbrook
Dorm Buddy
Bill Buell
Old Guy at Tavern
Ellen Hornberger
Julia Carrigan (Lucy's Sister)
Dylan Baker
Mr. Carrigan (Lucy's Father)
Linda Emond
Mrs. Carrigan (Lucy's Mother)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.66x
-$15.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julie Taymor
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
- Original Score
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Original Title
- Across the Universe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.6M
- Production Studios
- Revolution Studios, Team Todd, Gross Entertainment, Sound Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julie Taymor
Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Elliot Goldenthal
Bruno Delbonnel
Françoise Bonnot
Matthew Gross, Richard Baratta, Derek Dauchy, Jennifer Todd, Charles Newirth
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Taymor
Director
Dick Clement
Screenplay
Ian La Frenais
Screenplay
Matthew Gross
Producer
Richard Baratta
Producer
Jennifer Todd
Producer
Bruno Delbonnel
Director of Photography
Françoise Bonnot
Editor
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
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.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Across the Universe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Across the Universe about?
When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation. Jude falls in love with Lucy, who joins the growing anti-war movement. As the body count in Vietnam rises, political tensions at home spiral out of control and the star-crossed lovers find themselves in a psychedelic world gone mad.
Who directed Across the Universe?
Across the Universe was directed by Julie Taymor.
Who stars in Across the Universe?
The principal cast of Across the Universe includes Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs, Martin Luther.
When was Across the Universe released and how long is it?
Across the Universe was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of Across the Universe?
Across the Universe had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $29.6M at the worldwide box office (0.66 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Across the Universe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Across the Universe was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Across the Universe?
Across the Universe holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).