Minamata
“Let truth be the prejudice.”
Synopsis
War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Minamata - North American Trailer - starring Johnny DeppOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-10
Top Cast
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Johnny Depp
W. Eugene Smith
Minami
Aileen
Hiroyuki Sanada
Mitsuo Yamazaki
Bill Nighy
Robert "Bob" Hayes
Jun Kunimura
Junichi Nojima
Ryo Kase
Kiyoshi
Tadanobu Asano
Tatsuo Matsumura
Akiko Iwase
Masako Matsumura
Katherine Jenkins
Millie
Lily Robinson
Diandra
Ayumi Takano
Hikaru Inagawa
Giichi Matsushima
Muneaki Kitsukawa
Tomoki Sakai
Sonata Molocajeviene
Jennifer
Yosuke Hosoi
Daiki
Yuzu Aoki
Sigeru
Aiko Sakakura
Enforcer's Mother
Masayoshi Haneda
Enforcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Love Is Folly Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 15, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 30, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Levitas
- Screenplay & Story
- David K. Kessler, Stephen Deuters, Andrew Levitas, Jason Forman
- Original Score
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Original Title
- Minamata
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Serbia
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Metalwork Pictures, Infinitum Nihil, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, Work in Progress
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Levitas
David K. Kessler, Stephen Deuters, Andrew Levitas, Jason Forman, W. Eugene Smith, Aileen Mioko Smith
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Benoît Delhomme
Nathan Nugent
Zach Avery, Monika Bacardi, Nobu Hasegawa, Andrea Iervolino, Joe Hasegawa
Department Leadership Roster
Zach Avery
Producer
Bill Johnson
Producer
David Kessler
Producer
Gabrielle Tana
Producer
Kevan Van Thompson
Producer
Andrew Levitas
Director
Johnny Depp
Producer
Benoît Delhomme
Director of Photography
David K. Kessler
Screenplay
Stephen Deuters
Screenplay
Andrew Levitas
Screenplay
Jason Forman
Screenplay
Nathan Nugent
Editor
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Original Music Composer
Tom Foden
Production 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.
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Minamata.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Minamata
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Minamata about?
War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.
Who directed Minamata?
Minamata was directed by Andrew Levitas.
Who stars in Minamata?
The principal cast of Minamata includes Johnny Depp, Minami, Hiroyuki Sanada, Bill Nighy, Jun Kunimura.
When was Minamata released and how long is it?
Minamata was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Minamata make at the box office?
Minamata grossed $1.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Minamata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Minamata was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Is Minamata based on a book or true story?
Minamata is adapted from the following source material: Book: "W. Eugene Smith", Book: "Aileen Mioko Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Minamata?
Minamata holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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.).