The Photograph
Synopsis
When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother's early life -- an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-29
Top Cast
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Issa Rae
Mae Eames
LaKeith Stanfield
Michael Block
Chanté Adams
Christina Eames
Y'lan Noel
Young Isaac
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Andy Morrison
Lil Rel Howery
Kyle
Teyonah Parris
Asia
Jasmine Cephas Jones
Rachel Miller
Wakeema Hollis
Denise Holness
Rob Morgan
Isaac Jefferson
Chelsea Peretti
Sara Rodgers
Courtney B. Vance
Louis Morton
Christopher Cassarino
Billy Wasko
Kenneth Kynt Bryan
Dancer
Jamaal Burcher
Server
Marsha Stephanie Blake
Violet Eames
Maxwell Whittington-Cooper
Peter Thomas
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 74 DaysSVA Theater in New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
February 14, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 28, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 12, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.29x
+$4.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stella Meghie
- Screenplay & Story
- Stella Meghie
- Original Score
- Robert Glasper
- Original Title
- The Photograph
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Will Packer Productions, Perfect World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stella Meghie
Stella Meghie
Robert Glasper
Mark Schwartzbard
Shannon Baker Davis
Erika Hampson, Issa Rae, Stella Meghie, Will Packer, James Lopez
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Cenatiempo
Stunt Coordinator
Will Packer
Producer
James Lopez
Producer
Stella Meghie
Director
Shannon Baker Davis
Editor
Robert Glasper
Original Music Composer
Loren Weeks
Production Design
Mark Schwartzbard
Director of Photography
Stella Meghie
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Photograph
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What is The Photograph about?
When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother's early life -- an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist.
Who directed The Photograph?
The Photograph was directed by Stella Meghie.
Who stars in The Photograph?
The principal cast of The Photograph includes Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, Chanté Adams, Y'lan Noel, Kelvin Harrison Jr..
When was The Photograph released and how long is it?
The Photograph was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Photograph?
The Photograph had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $20.7M at the worldwide box office (1.29 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Photograph?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Photograph was composed by Robert Glasper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Photograph?
The Photograph holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).