Don't Look Up
“Based on truly possible events.”
Synopsis
Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-16
Top Cast
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Dr. Randall Mindy
Jennifer Lawrence
Kate Dibiasky
Meryl Streep
President Orlean
Cate Blanchett
Brie Evantee
Rob Morgan
Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe
Jonah Hill
Jason Orlean
Mark Rylance
Peter Isherwell
Tyler Perry
Jack Bremmer
Timothée Chalamet
Yule
Ron Perlman
Benedict Drask
Ariana Grande
Riley Bina
Kid Cudi
DJ Chello
Himesh Patel
Phillip
Melanie Lynskey
June Mindy
Michael Chiklis
Dan Pawketty
Tomer Sisley
Adul Grelio
Paul Guilfoyle
General Themes
Robert Joy
Congressman Tenant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysParis
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 24, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$792K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$74.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam McKay
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam McKay
- Original Score
- Nicholas Britell
- Original Title
- Don't Look Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $75M
- Worldwide Gross
- $792K
- Production Studios
- Hyperobject Industries
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam McKay
Adam McKay, David Sirota
Nicholas Britell
Linus Sandgren
Hank Corwin
Adam McKay, Kevin J. Messick, Jeff G. Waxman
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Britell
Original Music Composer
Raymond Gieringer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeremy Fry
Stunt Coordinator
Dann Tarmy
Visual Effects Supervisor
Adam McKay
Screenplay
Adam McKay
Director
Adam McKay
Producer
Kevin J. Messick
Producer
Clayton Hartley
Production Design
Susan Matheson
Costume Design
Hank Corwin
Editor
Linus Sandgren
Director of Photography
Carlos Monzon
Visual Effects Supervisor
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Look Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don't Look Up about?
Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.
Who directed Don't Look Up?
Don't Look Up was directed by Adam McKay.
Who stars in Don't Look Up?
The principal cast of Don't Look Up includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Rob Morgan.
When was Don't Look Up released and how long is it?
Don't Look Up was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of Don't Look Up?
Don't Look Up had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $792K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Don't Look Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Look Up was composed by Nicholas Britell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Look Up?
Don't Look Up holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).