The Prodigy
“What's wrong with Miles?”
Synopsis
A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-03
Top Cast
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Taylor Schilling
Sarah Blume
Jackson Robert Scott
Miles Blume
Colm Feore
Arthur Jacobson
Brittany Allen
Margaret St. James
Peter Mooney
John Blume
Oluniké Adeliyi
Rebecca
Elisa Moolecherry
Zoe
Paula Boudreau
Dr. Elaine Strasser
Paul Fauteux
Edward Scarka
David Kohlsmith
Miles (5 Years Old)
Ashley Black
Hailey
Martha Girvin
Miles' Foster Mom
Andrew MacDonald
Miles (8 Years Old)
Alexander Campos
Miles (2 Years Old)
Chris Scian
Christopher
Ava Augustin
Penmark Student
Olivia Croft
CPS Officer
Mark Sparks
Lead Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 4, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.53x
+$15.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas McCarthy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Buhler
- Original Score
- Joseph Bishara
- Original Title
- The Prodigy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.2M
- Production Studios
- Vinson Films, XYZ Films, Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas McCarthy
Jeff Buhler
Joseph Bishara
Bridger Nielson
Tom Elkins, Brian Ufberg
Daniel Bekerman, Tripp Vinson, Lisa Zambri, Jeff Buhler, Nick Spicer
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Taylor IV
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bridger Nielson
Director of Photography
Nicholas McCarthy
Director
Tom Elkins
Editor
Tripp Vinson
Producer
Daniel Bekerman
Producer
Joseph Bishara
Original Music Composer
Jeff Buhler
Screenplay
Aidan Leroux
Production Design
Catherine Ashton
Costume Design
Brian Ufberg
Editor
Shelley Cook
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prodigy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prodigy about?
A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.
Who directed The Prodigy?
The Prodigy was directed by Nicholas McCarthy.
Who stars in The Prodigy?
The principal cast of The Prodigy includes Taylor Schilling, Jackson Robert Scott, Colm Feore, Brittany Allen, Peter Mooney.
When was The Prodigy released and how long is it?
The Prodigy was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Prodigy?
The Prodigy had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $21.2M at the worldwide box office (3.53 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Prodigy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prodigy was composed by Joseph Bishara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prodigy?
The Prodigy holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).