Detainment
“A true story based on interview transcripts and records”
Synopsis
Two ten year-old boys are detained by police under suspicion of abducting and murdering a toddler.
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Detainment (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-28
Top Cast
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Ely Solan
Jon
Leon Hughes
Robert
Will O'Connell
Detective Dale
David Ryan
Detective Scott
Tara Breathnach
Susan Venables
Morgan C. Jones
Detective Roberts
Brian Fortune
Detective Jacobs
Kathy Monahan
Ann Thompson
Killian Sheridan
Neil Venables
Martin Phillips
Jon's Solicitor
Caleb Mason
James
Barbara Adair
Mrs. Garrity
Julie Lockey
Mrs. Johnson
Helen Roche
Mrs. Wilson
Tom Pigot
Robert's Solicitor
Alan Buckley
Robert's Social Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Lambe
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Lambe
- Original Score
- Filip Sijanec
- Original Title
- Detainment
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Twelve Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Lambe
Vincent Lambe
Filip Sijanec
Patrick Jordan
Vincent Lambe
Vincent Lambe, Darren Mahon
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Lambe
Producer
Filip Sijanec
Original Music Composer
Patrick Jordan
Director of Photography
Vincent Lambe
Editor
Steven Kingston
Production Design
Belle Phipps
Costume Design
Vincent Lambe
Director
Vincent Lambe
Writer
Darren Mahon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Detainment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Detainment about?
Two ten year-old boys are detained by police under suspicion of abducting and murdering a toddler.
Who directed Detainment?
Detainment was directed by Vincent Lambe.
Who stars in Detainment?
The principal cast of Detainment includes Ely Solan, Leon Hughes, Will O'Connell, David Ryan, Tara Breathnach.
When was Detainment released and how long is it?
Detainment was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Detainment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Detainment was composed by Filip Sijanec.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Detainment?
Detainment holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).