The Goldfinch
“The story of a stolen life.”
Synopsis
A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a rush of panic, he steals 'The Goldfinch', a painting that eventually draws him into a world of crime.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-24
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Ansel Elgort
Theodore Decker
Oakes Fegley
Young Theodore Decker
Nicole Kidman
Samantha Barbour
Jeffrey Wright
James 'Hobie' Hobart
Luke Wilson
Larry Decker
Sarah Paulson
Xandra
Willa Fitzgerald
Kitsey Barbour
Aneurin Barnard
Boris Pavlikovsky
Finn Wolfhard
Young Boris Pavlikovsky
Ashleigh Cummings
Pippa
Aimee Laurence
Young Pippa
Robert Joy
Welton 'Welty' Blackwell
Boyd Gaines
Mr. Barbour
Carly Connors
Young Kitsey Barbour
Luke Kleintank
Platt Barbour
Hailey Wist
Theo's Mother
Ryan Foust
Andrew 'Andy' Barbour
Jack DiFalco
Young Platt Barbour
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 13, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 3, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Crowley
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Straughan
- Original Score
- Trevor Gureckis
- Original Title
- The Goldfinch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Production Studios
- Color Force, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Crowley
Peter Straughan, Donna Tartt
Trevor Gureckis
Maceo Bishop, Roger Deakins
Kelley Dixon
Sue Kroll, Kevin McCormick, Courtenay Valenti, Brad Simpson, Mari-Jo Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Robson-Foster
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ruben Rodas
Visual Effects Supervisor
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Al Goto
Stunt Coordinator
John Crowley
Director
Peter Straughan
Screenplay
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
K.K. Barrett
Production Design
Brad Simpson
Producer
Nina Jacobson
Producer
Kelley Dixon
Editor
Kasia Walicka Maimone
Costume Design
Trevor Gureckis
Original Music Composer
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Goldfinch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Goldfinch about?
A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a rush of panic, he steals 'The Goldfinch', a painting that eventually draws him into a world of crime.
Who directed The Goldfinch?
The Goldfinch was directed by John Crowley.
Who stars in The Goldfinch?
The principal cast of The Goldfinch includes Ansel Elgort, Oakes Fegley, Nicole Kidman, Jeffrey Wright, Luke Wilson.
When was The Goldfinch released and how long is it?
The Goldfinch was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Goldfinch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Goldfinch was composed by Trevor Gureckis.
Is The Goldfinch based on a book or true story?
The Goldfinch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donna Tartt".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Goldfinch?
The Goldfinch 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: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).