K-12
“When the bell rings, you must be in your assigned seat…”
Synopsis
Cry Baby, a strong and sensitive girl, is sent off to a disturbing sleepaway school that’s hidden underneath a grandiose façade. Luckily, she has a sweet and unapologetic best friend who sticks up for her when she gets bullied by the other students whose brains are under control by the Principal and his wicked staff. With the help of the magical friends they meet along the way, as well as an Angelic Spirit Guide, they are able to gain the strength they need to fight off the school’s belligerent patriarchal conditioning.
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Melanie Martinez - K-12 (The Film)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-06
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Melanie Martinez
Cry Baby
Elita Harkov
Angelita
Megan Gage
Celeste
Maggie Budzyna
Kelly
Zión Moreno
Fleur
Marsalis Wilson
Ben
Zinnett Hendrix
Magnolia
Adrian Jurics
Blue Boy #1
Gergely Kiss
Blue Boy #2
Natalia Toth
Lucy
Tamas Góg
Glue Boy
Robert Szabolcs
Bus Driver
Bence Balogh
Jason
Vilmos Heim
Brandon
Alissa Torvinen
Ghost Girl
Anne Wittman
Miss Daphne
Joel Francis Williams
Henry
Toby Edington
The Principal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 1 DaysSeptember 5, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 6, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 6, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$359K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.06x
-$5.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melanie Martinez
- Screenplay & Story
- Melanie Martinez
- Original Title
- K-12
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $359K
- Production Studios
- Atlantic Records, Little Ugly, Frame 48, Abramorama
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melanie Martinez
Melanie Martinez
Niles Howard, Emilie Aubry
Kimberly Stuckwisch, Melanie Martinez, Julie Greenwald, Craig Kallman, Philip Botti
Department Leadership Roster
Kimberly Stuckwisch
Producer
Melanie Martinez
Producer
Melanie Martinez
Director
Tyler Zelinsky
Producer
Nicole Rocklin
Producer
Melanie Martinez
Writer
Jeff Hodges
Visual Effects Supervisor
Niles Howard
Editor
Seth Josephson
Producer
Fernanda Guerrero
Production Design
Emilie Aubry
Editor
Christina Flannery
Costume 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 — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About K-12
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What is K-12 about?
Cry Baby, a strong and sensitive girl, is sent off to a disturbing sleepaway school that’s hidden underneath a grandiose façade. Luckily, she has a sweet and unapologetic best friend who sticks up for her when she gets bullied by the other students whose brains are under control by the Principal and his wicked staff. With the help of the magical friends they meet along the way, as well as an Angelic Spirit Guide, they are able to gain the strength they need to fight off the school’s belligerent patriarchal conditioning.
Who directed K-12?
K-12 was directed by Melanie Martinez.
Who stars in K-12?
The principal cast of K-12 includes Melanie Martinez, Elita Harkov, Megan Gage, Maggie Budzyna, Zión Moreno.
When was K-12 released and how long is it?
K-12 was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of K-12?
K-12 had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $359K at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for K-12?
K-12 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).