Melancholia
“It will change everything.”
Synopsis
Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-27
Top Cast
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Kirsten Dunst
Justine
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Claire
Kiefer Sutherland
John
Alexander Skarsgård
Michael
Cameron Spurr
Leo
Stellan Skarsgård
Jack
John Hurt
Dexter
Brady Corbet
Tim
Jesper Christensen
Little Father
Charlotte Rampling
Gaby
Udo Kier
Wedding Planner
James Cagnard
Michael's Father
Deborah Fronko
Michael's Mother
Charlotta Miller
Betty 1
Claire Miller
Betty 2
Gary Whitaker
Limo Driver
Katrine A. Sahlstrøm
Girl with Guitar
Christian Geisnæs
Wedding Photographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Yerevan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 11, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.15x
+$8.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Screenplay & Story
- Lars von Trier
- Original Title
- Melancholia
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Budget
- $7.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.9M
- Production Studios
- Zentropa Entertainments, Memfis Film, Zentropa International Sweden, Slot Machine, Liberator Productions, Zentropa International Köln, DR, Film i Väst, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier, Jenle Hallund
Manuel Alberto Claro
Molly Malene Stensgaard
Louise Vesth, Peter Garde, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen
Department Leadership Roster
Lars von Trier
Director
Manuel Alberto Claro
Director of Photography
Lars von Trier
Screenplay
Peter Hjorth
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jette Lehmann
Production Design
Manon Rasmussen
Costume Design
Louise Vesth
Producer
Molly Malene Stensgaard
Editor
Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen
Producer
Deni Jordan
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melancholia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Melancholia about?
Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.
Who directed Melancholia?
Melancholia was directed by Lars von Trier.
Who stars in Melancholia?
The principal cast of Melancholia includes Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland, Alexander Skarsgård, Cameron Spurr.
When was Melancholia released and how long is it?
Melancholia was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
What was the box office and production budget of Melancholia?
Melancholia had a reported production budget of $7.4M and grossed $15.9M at the worldwide box office (2.15 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Melancholia?
Melancholia 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.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).