The Mist
“Fear changes everything.”
Synopsis
After a violent storm, a dense cloud of mist envelops a small Maine town, trapping David Drayton and his five-year-old son in a local grocery store with other local residents. They soon discover that the mist conceals deadly horrors that threaten their lives, and worse, their sanity.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2007-09-07
Top Cast
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Thomas Jane
David Drayton
Laurie Holden
Amanda Dunfrey
Toby Jones
Ollie Weeks
Marcia Gay Harden
Mrs. Carmody
Andre Braugher
Brent Norton
William Sadler
Jim
Jeffrey DeMunn
Dan Miller
Frances Sternhagen
Irene Reppler
Sam Witwer
Private Jessup
Alexa Davalos
Sally
Nathan Gamble
Billy Drayton
Chris Owen
Norm
David Jensen
Myron
Robert C. Treveiler
Bud Brown
Melissa McBride
Woman With Kids at Home
Andy Stahl
Mike Hatlen
Buck Taylor
Ambrose Cornell
Brandon O'Dell
Bobby Eagleton
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dead by Dawn Horror Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$57.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.19x
+$39.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Darabont
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Darabont
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- The Mist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $57.5M
- Production Studios
- Darkwoods Productions, Dimension Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Darabont
Frank Darabont, Stephen King
Mark Isham
Rohn Schmidt
Hunter M. Via
Liz Glotzer, Frank Darabont, Denise M. Huth, Randi Richmond, Harvey Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Giovanna Ottobre-Melton
Costume Design
Frank Darabont
Screenplay
Liz Glotzer
Producer
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Frank Darabont
Producer
Frank Darabont
Director
Rohn Schmidt
Director of Photography
Gregory S. Melton
Production Design
Hunter M. Via
Editor
Steven Ritzi
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 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mist
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What is The Mist about?
After a violent storm, a dense cloud of mist envelops a small Maine town, trapping David Drayton and his five-year-old son in a local grocery store with other local residents. They soon discover that the mist conceals deadly horrors that threaten their lives, and worse, their sanity.
Who directed The Mist?
The Mist was directed by Frank Darabont.
Who stars in The Mist?
The principal cast of The Mist includes Thomas Jane, Laurie Holden, Toby Jones, Marcia Gay Harden, Andre Braugher.
When was The Mist released and how long is it?
The Mist was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Mist?
The Mist had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $57.5M at the worldwide box office (3.19 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Mist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mist was composed by Mark Isham.
Is The Mist based on a book or true story?
The Mist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mist?
The Mist holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).