Hereditary
“Every family tree hides a secret.”
Synopsis
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-17
Top Cast
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Toni Collette
Annie Graham
Alex Wolff
Peter Graham
Gabriel Byrne
Steve Graham
Milly Shapiro
Charlie Graham
Ann Dowd
Joan
Mallory Bechtel
Bridget
Brock McKinney
Aaron
Jake Brown
Brendan
Morgan Lund
Mr. Davis
Christy Summerhays
Charlie's Teacher
Bus Riley
History Teacher
Jarrod Phillips
Group Leader
Heidi Mendez
Spanish Speaking Woman
Zachary Arthur
Boy in Room
David Stanley
Man at Wake
Moises L. Tovar
Translator
Austin R. Grant
Stoner #1
Gabriel Monroe Eckert
Stoner #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 74 DaysShanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 8, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 4, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$87.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.78x
+$77.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ari Aster
- Screenplay & Story
- Ari Aster
- Original Score
- Colin Stetson
- Original Title
- Hereditary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $87.8M
- Production Studios
- PalmStar Media, Pulse Films, Finch Entertainment, Windy Hill Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ari Aster
Ari Aster
Colin Stetson
Pawel Pogorzelski
Lucian Johnston, Jennifer Lame
Kevin Scott Frakes, Lars Knudsen, Buddy Patrick, Jonathan Gardner, Toni Collette
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Scott Frakes
Producer
Lars Knudsen
Producer
Buddy Patrick
Producer
Lucian Johnston
Editor
Jennifer Lame
Editor
Grace Yun
Production Design
Olga Mill
Costume Design
Pawel Pogorzelski
Director of Photography
Eran Dinur
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lucien Harriot
Visual Effects Supervisor
Colin Stetson
Original Music Composer
Ari Aster
Writer
Ari Aster
Director
Eliza Coleman
Stunt Coordinator
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 Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hereditary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hereditary about?
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
Who directed Hereditary?
Hereditary was directed by Ari Aster.
Who stars in Hereditary?
The principal cast of Hereditary includes Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne, Milly Shapiro, Ann Dowd.
When was Hereditary released and how long is it?
Hereditary was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hereditary?
Hereditary had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $87.8M at the worldwide box office (8.78 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hereditary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hereditary was composed by Colin Stetson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hereditary?
Hereditary holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).