The Platform
El hoyo
“There are 3 kinds of people; the ones above, the ones below, and the ones who fall.”
Synopsis
A slab of food descends down a vertical facility. The residents above eat heartily, leaving those below starving and desperate. A rebellion is imminent.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Main TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-06
Top Cast
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Ivan Massagué
Goreng
Antonia San Juan
Imoguiri
Zorion Eguileor
Trimagasi
Emilio Buale
Baharat
Alexandra Masangkay
Miharu
Zihara Llana
Mali
Mario Pardo
Baharat's Friend
Algis Arlauskas
Inmate #1
Txubio Fernández de Jáuregui
Chef
Eric Goode
Mr. Brambang
Óscar Oliver
Cook #1
Chema Trujillo
Level 5 Male Inmate
Miriam Martín
Level 5 Female Inmate
Gorka Zufiaurre
Inmate #2
Miriam K. Martxante
Cook #2
Miren Gaztañaga
Cook #3
Braulio Cortés
Cook #4
Javier Mediavilla
Cook #5
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 20, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.91x
-$113K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
- Screenplay & Story
- David Desola, Pedro Rivero
- Original Score
- Aránzazu Calleja
- Original Title
- El hoyo
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Basque Films, Mr. Miyagi, EiTB, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
David Desola, Pedro Rivero, Kepa Koldo de Orbe
Aránzazu Calleja
Jon D. Domínguez
Elena Ruiz, Haritz Zubillaga
Carlos Juárez, Raquel Perea
Department Leadership Roster
Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
Director
David Desola
Screenplay
Pedro Rivero
Screenplay
Carlos Juárez
Producer
Aránzazu Calleja
Original Music Composer
Jon D. Domínguez
Director of Photography
Elena Ruiz
Editor
Haritz Zubillaga
Editor
Azegiñe Urigoitia
Production 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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Platform
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Platform about?
A slab of food descends down a vertical facility. The residents above eat heartily, leaving those below starving and desperate. A rebellion is imminent.
Who directed The Platform?
The Platform was directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia.
Who stars in The Platform?
The principal cast of The Platform includes Ivan Massagué, Antonia San Juan, Zorion Eguileor, Emilio Buale, Alexandra Masangkay.
When was The Platform released and how long is it?
The Platform was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Platform?
The Platform had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $1.1M at the worldwide box office (0.91 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Platform?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Platform was composed by Aránzazu Calleja.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Platform?
The Platform holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).