The Woman in Black
“What did they see?”
Synopsis
The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true identity.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Woman in Black / Official TV Spot - 'Mother's Scorn' (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-19
Top Cast
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Daniel Radcliffe
Arthur Kipps
Ciarán Hinds
Mr. Daily
Janet McTeer
Mrs. Daily
Liz White
Jennet Humfrye
Tim McMullan
Mr. Jerome
Jessica Raine
Nanny
Shaun Dooley
Fisher
Mary Stockley
Mrs. Fisher
Roger Allam
Mr. Bentley
Daniel Cerqueira
Keckwick
David Burke
PC Collins
Sophie Stuckey
Stella Kipps
Misha Handley
Joseph Kipps
Aoife Doherty
Lucy Jerome
Victor McGuire
Gerald Hardy
Alexia Osborne
Victoria Hardy
Alisa Khazanova
Alice
Ashley Foster
Nathaniel Drablow
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 26, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$32M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$129M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.03x
+$97M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Watkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Goldman
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- The Woman in Black
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $32M
- Worldwide Gross
- $129M
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, Alliance Films, Talisman Films, UK Film Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Watkins
Jane Goldman, Susan Hill
Marco Beltrami
Tim Maurice-Jones, Malcolm McLean
Jon Harris
Richard Jackson, Simon Oakes, Brian Oliver, Tobin Armbrust, Neil Dunn
Department Leadership Roster
James Watkins
Director
Jane Goldman
Screenplay
Richard Jackson
Producer
Simon Oakes
Producer
Brian Oliver
Producer
Tim Maurice-Jones
Director of Photography
Jon Harris
Editor
Kave Quinn
Production Design
Keith Madden
Costume Design
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Håkan Blomdahl
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woman in Black
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Woman in Black about?
The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true identity.
Who directed The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black was directed by James Watkins.
Who stars in The Woman in Black?
The principal cast of The Woman in Black includes Daniel Radcliffe, Ciarán Hinds, Janet McTeer, Liz White, Tim McMullan.
When was The Woman in Black released and how long is it?
The Woman in Black was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black had a reported production budget of $32M and grossed $129M at the worldwide box office (4.03 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Woman in Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Woman in Black was composed by Marco Beltrami.
Is The Woman in Black based on a book or true story?
The Woman in Black is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Susan Hill".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).