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6.1 / 10(478 votes)IMDbPG20111h 44m$10.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Prom

“There are hundreds of nights in high school, but there’s only one prom.”

Synopsis

At “Prom,” every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. As the big dance approaches for Nova Prescott, it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Fellow seniors Mei and Tyler harbor secrets, while others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school’s most seminal events.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Prom Movie Trailer 2 Official (HD)

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-10

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 29, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.27x ROI)

Production Budget

$8M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$10.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.27x

+$2.1M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $8MWorldwide: $10.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joe Nussbaum
Screenplay & Story
Katie Wech
Original Score
Deborah Lurie
Original Title
Prom
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Budget
$8M
Worldwide Gross
$10.1M
Production Studios
Walt Disney Pictures, Rickshaw Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joe Nussbaum

Screenplay & Story

Katie Wech

Original Score & Music

Deborah Lurie

Director of Photography

Byron Shah

Film Editing

Jeffrey M. Werner

Producers

Justin Springer, Samson Mucke, Ted Griffin

Department Leadership Roster

Joe Nussbaum

Joe Nussbaum

Director

Katie Wech

Writer

Jeffrey M. Werner

Editor

Byron Shah

Director of Photography

Deborah Lurie

Deborah Lurie

Original Music Composer

Mark White

Production Design

Shoshana Rubin

Costume Design

Justin Springer

Justin Springer

Producer

Ted Griffin

Ted Griffin

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Prom.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prom

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Prom about?

At “Prom,” every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. As the big dance approaches for Nova Prescott, it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Fellow seniors Mei and Tyler harbor secrets, while others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school’s most seminal events.

Who directed Prom?

Prom was directed by Joe Nussbaum.

Who stars in Prom?

The principal cast of Prom includes Aimee Teegarden, Thomas McDonell, Nolan Sotillo, Cameron Monaghan, Danielle Campbell.

When was Prom released and how long is it?

Prom was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

What was the box office and production budget of Prom?

Prom had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $10.1M at the worldwide box office (1.27 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Prom?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Prom was composed by Deborah Lurie.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Prom?

Prom holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).