Habitat
“It'll Grow On You!”
Synopsis
In order to combat the damage caused by the depletion of the ozone layer, maverick biologist Hank Symes unleashes his most ambitious experiment to date: accelerated evolution. Unfortunately, this not only causes the authorities to take notice, but also creates a backlash from his new neighbors--leaving his son caught in the middle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Daalder
- Screenplay & Story
- René Daalder
- Original Score
- Ralph Grierson
- Original Title
- Habitat
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Daalder
René Daalder
Ralph Grierson
Jean Lépine
Gaétan Huot
Pieter Kroonenburg, René Malo, Claude Léger
Department Leadership Roster
René Daalder
Director
Gaétan Huot
Editor
Jean Lépine
Director of Photography
André Chamberland
Production Design
Pieter Kroonenburg
Producer
Ralph Grierson
Original Music Composer
René Daalder
Writer
Claude Léger
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Habitat
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What is Habitat about?
In order to combat the damage caused by the depletion of the ozone layer, maverick biologist Hank Symes unleashes his most ambitious experiment to date: accelerated evolution. Unfortunately, this not only causes the authorities to take notice, but also creates a backlash from his new neighbors--leaving his son caught in the middle.
Who directed Habitat?
Habitat was directed by René Daalder.
Who stars in Habitat?
The principal cast of Habitat includes Balthazar Getty, Tchéky Karyo, Alice Krige, Kenneth Welsh, Laura Harris.
When was Habitat released and how long is it?
Habitat was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Habitat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Habitat was composed by Ralph Grierson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Habitat?
Habitat holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).