Booksmart
“Getting straight A's. Giving zero F's.”
Synopsis
Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-14
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Kaitlyn Dever
Amy
Beanie Feldstein
Molly
Jessica Williams
Miss Fine
Jason Sudeikis
Principal Brown
Lisa Kudrow
Charmaine
Will Forte
Doug
Victoria Ruesga
Ryan
Mason Gooding
Nick
Skyler Gisondo
Jared
Diana Silvers
Hope
Molly Gordon
Triple A
Billie Lourd
Gigi
Eduardo Franco
Theo
Nico Hiraga
Tanner
Austin Crute
Alan
Noah Galvin
George
Michael Patrick O'Brien
Pat the Pizza Guy
Ben Harris
Yacht Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 178 DaysSouth by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 24, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 3, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.14x
+$18.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivia Wilde
- Screenplay & Story
- Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins, Susanna Fogel, Katie Silberman
- Original Score
- Dan the Automator, Twin Shadow, Boys Noize
- Original Title
- Booksmart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.8M
- Production Studios
- Annapurna Pictures, Gloria Sanchez Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivia Wilde
Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins, Susanna Fogel, Katie Silberman
Dan the Automator, Twin Shadow, Boys Noize
Jason McCormick
Jamie Gross, Brent White
David Distenfeld, Chelsea Barnard, Megan Ellison, Adam McKay, Scott Robertson
Department Leadership Roster
Tracy Keehn-Dashnaw
Stunt Coordinator
Grant Miller
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Lebensfeld
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Grasmere
Visual Effects Supervisor
Culley Bunker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Olivia Wilde
Director
David Distenfeld
Producer
Emily Halpern
Writer
Chelsea Barnard
Producer
Megan Ellison
Producer
Sarah Haskins
Writer
Jason McCormick
Director of Photography
Susanna Fogel
Writer
Katie Silberman
Writer
April Napier
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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 Booksmart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Booksmart about?
Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.
Who directed Booksmart?
Booksmart was directed by Olivia Wilde.
Who stars in Booksmart?
The principal cast of Booksmart includes Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams, Jason Sudeikis, Lisa Kudrow.
When was Booksmart released and how long is it?
Booksmart was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Booksmart?
Booksmart had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $24.8M at the worldwide box office (4.14 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Booksmart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Booksmart was composed by Dan the Automator, Twin Shadow, Boys Noize.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Booksmart?
Booksmart holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).