The Future
Synopsis
When a couple decides to adopt a stray cat their perspective on life changes radically, literally altering the course of time and space and testing their faith in each other and themselves.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-11
Top Cast
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Miranda July
Sophie / Paw-Paw (voice)
Hamish Linklater
Jason
David Warshofsky
Marshall
Isabella Acres
Gabriella
Angela Trimbur
Dance Studio Receptionist
Mary Passeri
Animal Shelter Receptionist
Kathleen Gati
Dr. Straus
Ryker Baloun
Barry at 3
Clement von Franckenstein
Alain, First Solicitation
Tonita Castro
Second Solicitation
D.A. Sandoval
Neighbor Woman
Mark Atteberry
Tree by Tree Canvasser
Joe Putterlik
The Moon (voice)
Frank Langley IV
T-Shirt Puppeteer
Erinn K. Williams
Tammy
Oona Mekas
Sasha
Sara Rodier
Carrie at 10
Matthew Dunn
Barry at 15
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 29, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miranda July
- Screenplay & Story
- Miranda July
- Original Score
- Jon Brion
- Original Title
- The Future
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America, France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- GNK Productions, The Match Factory, Film4 Productions, Haut et Court, Razor Film Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miranda July
Miranda July
Jon Brion
Nikolai von Graevenitz
Andrew Bird
Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul, Sue Bruce-Smith, Gina Kwon
Department Leadership Roster
Miranda July
Director
Miranda July
Screenplay
Eliza Pelham Randall
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrew Bird
Editor
Nikolai von Graevenitz
Director of Photography
Jon Brion
Original Music Composer
Elliott Hostetter
Production Design
Christie Wittenborn
Costume Design
Gerhard Meixner
Producer
Roman Paul
Producer
Gina Kwon
Producer
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
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Future
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Future about?
When a couple decides to adopt a stray cat their perspective on life changes radically, literally altering the course of time and space and testing their faith in each other and themselves.
Who directed The Future?
The Future was directed by Miranda July.
Who stars in The Future?
The principal cast of The Future includes Miranda July, Hamish Linklater, David Warshofsky, Isabella Acres, Angela Trimbur.
When was The Future released and how long is it?
The Future was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Future?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Future was composed by Jon Brion.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Future?
The Future holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).