Fool's Paradise
“He's ready for his close-up.”
Synopsis
A down-on-his-luck publicist discovers a recently released mental health patient who looks just like a misbehaving movie star. The publicist subs him into a film, creating a new star. But fame and fortune are not all they are cracked up to be.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-10
Top Cast
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Charlie Day
Latte Pronto
Ken Jeong
Lenny the Publicist
Kate Beckinsale
Christiana Dior
Adrien Brody
Chad Luxt
Jason Sudeikis
Lex Tanner
Ray Liotta
The Producer
Steve Coulter
Tony London
Jason Bateman
SPFX Tech
Edie Falco
The Agent
Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Makeup Woman #1
Drew Droege
Male Hairdresser
Artemis Pebdani
Makeup Woman #2
Leonora Pitts
Script Supervisor
Jimmi Simpson
Talk Show Host
Lance Barber
Side Kick
Lindsay Musil
Jade
Aixa Maldonado
Maria
Shane Paul McGhie
Intern
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 18, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$886K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.3x
-$2.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Day
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Day
- Original Score
- Jon Brion
- Original Title
- Fool's Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $886K
- Production Studios
- Wrigley Pictures, Armory Films, Saks Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Day
Charlie Day
Jon Brion
Nico Aguilar
Leslie Jones, Tim Roche
Dan Fellman, Rob Gough, Manu Gargi, Rick Dugdale, Kirk Michael Fellows
Department Leadership Roster
Robb Wilson King
Production Design
Lizz Wolf
Costume Design
John Myers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marc Scizak
Stunt Coordinator
Jon Brion
Original Music Composer
Leslie Jones
Editor
Charlie Day
Director
Charlie Day
Writer
Christopher Lemole
Producer
Andrew Levitas
Producer
John Rickard
Producer
Alex Saks
Producer
Tim Zajaros
Producer
Nico Aguilar
Director of Photography
Tim Roche
Editor
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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fool's Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fool's Paradise about?
A down-on-his-luck publicist discovers a recently released mental health patient who looks just like a misbehaving movie star. The publicist subs him into a film, creating a new star. But fame and fortune are not all they are cracked up to be.
Who directed Fool's Paradise?
Fool's Paradise was directed by Charlie Day.
Who stars in Fool's Paradise?
The principal cast of Fool's Paradise includes Charlie Day, Ken Jeong, Kate Beckinsale, Adrien Brody, Jason Sudeikis.
When was Fool's Paradise released and how long is it?
Fool's Paradise was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fool's Paradise?
Fool's Paradise had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $886K at the worldwide box office (0.3 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Fool's Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fool's Paradise was composed by Jon Brion.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fool's Paradise?
Fool's Paradise holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).