22 July
“The true story of a day that started like any other”
Synopsis
On 22 July 2011, neo-Nazi terrorist Anders Behring Breivik murdered 77 young people attending a Labour Party Youth Camp on Utøya Island outside of Oslo. This three-part story focuses on the survivors, the political leadership of Norway, and the lawyers involved.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
22 JULY | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-04
Top Cast
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Jonas Strand Gravli
Viljar Hanssen
Anders Danielsen Lie
Anders Behring Breivik
Jon Øigarden
Geir Lippestad
Seda Witt
Lara Rashid
Ola G. Furuseth
Prime Minister Stoltenberg
Maria Bock
Christin Kristoffersen
Isak Bakli Aglen
Torje Hanssen
Thorbjørn Harr
Sveinn Are Hanssen
Marit Andreassen
Prime Minister Aide
Øystein Martinsen
Prime Minister Aide
Valborg Frøysnes
Prime Minister Aide
Thor-Harald Normann
Simon Sæbø
Anders Kulsrud Storruste
Anders Kristiansen
Monica Borg Fure
Utøya Camp Leader
Mathias Eckhoff
Utøya Security
Selma Strøm Sönmez
Bano Rashid
Hilde Olausson
Breivik's Mother
Lena Kristin Ellingsen
Signe Lippestad
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Greengrass
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Greengrass, Åsne Seierstad
- Original Score
- Sune Martin
- Original Title
- 22 July
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Production Studios
- Scott Rudin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Greengrass
Paul Greengrass, Åsne Seierstad
Sune Martin
Pål Ulvik Rokseth
William Goldenberg
Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Gregory Goodman, Chris Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Greengrass
Director
Scott Rudin
Producer
Paul Greengrass
Writer
Pål Ulvik Rokseth
Director of Photography
William Goldenberg
Editor
Liv Ask
Production Design
Margrét Einarsdóttir
Costume Design
Eli Bush
Producer
Gregory Goodman
Producer
Sune Martin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 22 July
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 22 July about?
On 22 July 2011, neo-Nazi terrorist Anders Behring Breivik murdered 77 young people attending a Labour Party Youth Camp on Utøya Island outside of Oslo. This three-part story focuses on the survivors, the political leadership of Norway, and the lawyers involved.
Who directed 22 July?
22 July was directed by Paul Greengrass.
Who stars in 22 July?
The principal cast of 22 July includes Jonas Strand Gravli, Anders Danielsen Lie, Jon Øigarden, Seda Witt, Ola G. Furuseth.
When was 22 July released and how long is it?
22 July was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for 22 July?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 22 July was composed by Sune Martin.
Is 22 July based on a book or true story?
22 July is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Åsne Seierstad".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 22 July?
22 July holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).