A Dangerous Method
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Synopsis
Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein as his patient. Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud. Both men fall under Sabina’s spell.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-27
Top Cast
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Keira Knightley
Sabina Spielrein
Viggo Mortensen
Sigmund Freud
Michael Fassbender
Carl Jung
Sarah Gadon
Emma Jung
Vincent Cassel
Otto Gross
André Hennicke
Professor Eugen Bleuler
Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey
Sándor Ferenczi
Mignon Remé
Jung's Secretary
Mareike Carrière
Food Nurse
Franziska Arndt
Bath Nurse
Wladimir Matuchin
Nikolai Spielrein
André Dietz
Medical Policeman
Anna Thalbach
Bathtub Patient
Sarah Marecek
Orchard Nurse
Björn Geske
Orderly
Markus Haase
Orderly
Christian Serritiello
Ship's Officer
Clemens Giebel
Ship's Steward
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 25, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.83x
+$12.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Hampton
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- A Dangerous Method
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27.5M
- Production Studios
- Dangerous Method Film AG, Recorded Pictures Company, Millbrook Pictures, Prospero Pictures, Lago Film, The Movie Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Cronenberg
Christopher Hampton, John Kerr
Howard Shore
Peter Suschitzky
Ronald Sanders
Jeremy Thomas, Stephan Mallmann, Karl Spoerri, Thomas Sterchi, Peter Watson
Department Leadership Roster
David Cronenberg
Director
Christopher Hampton
Screenplay
Jeremy Thomas
Producer
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Peter Suschitzky
Director of Photography
Ronald Sanders
Editor
James McAteer
Production Design
Denise Cronenberg
Costume Design
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dangerous Method
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Dangerous Method about?
Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein as his patient. Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud. Both men fall under Sabina’s spell.
Who directed A Dangerous Method?
A Dangerous Method was directed by David Cronenberg.
Who stars in A Dangerous Method?
The principal cast of A Dangerous Method includes Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, Michael Fassbender, Sarah Gadon, Vincent Cassel.
When was A Dangerous Method released and how long is it?
A Dangerous Method was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Dangerous Method?
A Dangerous Method had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $27.5M at the worldwide box office (1.83 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for A Dangerous Method?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dangerous Method was composed by Howard Shore.
Is A Dangerous Method based on a book or true story?
A Dangerous Method is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Kerr".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dangerous Method?
A Dangerous Method holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).