The Inventor
“Imagination takes flight.”
Synopsis
The insatiably curious and headstrong inventor Leonardo da Vinci leaves Italy to join the French court, where he can experiment freely, inventing flying contraptions, incredible machines, and study the human body. There, joined in his adventure by the audacious princess Marguerite, Leonardo will uncover the answer to the ultimate question – "What is the meaning of it all?"
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-26
Top Cast
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Stephen Fry
Leonardo da Vinci (voice)
Daisy Ridley
Princess Marguerite (voice)
Marion Cotillard
Louise de Savoy (voice)
Matt Berry
Pope Leo XI (voice)
Natalie Palamides
Pierre Nepveu / Antonio de Beatis (voice)
Jim Capobianco
Cardinal of Aragon (voice)
Ben Stranahan
Page (voice)
Jane Osborn
Gravedigger Jane (voice)
Gauthier Battoue
Francis I of France (voice)
John Gilkey
Gravedigger John / Giuliano (voice)
Max Baumgarten
Il Boccador / King Charles of Spain (voice)
Daniel Swan
King Henry the VIII (voice)
Angelino Sandri
Francesco Melzi (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 15, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.2x
-$8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre-Luc Granjon, Jim Capobianco
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Capobianco, Tatiana Moniz
- Original Score
- Alex Mandel
- Original Title
- The Inventor
- Country of Origin
- France, Ireland, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Foliascope, Leo & King, Curiosity Studio, Aerial Contrivance Workshop, SIE Films, Blue Fox Entertainment, Former Prodigy Media, Slated, Leveller Media, Tip-Top Productions, Carte Blanche, Moo Studios, Curiosity Rights, The Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre-Luc Granjon, Jim Capobianco
Jim Capobianco, Tatiana Moniz
Alex Mandel
Marijke Van Kets
Kat Alioshin, Jay Burnley, Chris Capobianco, Ryan Clarkson, Raymond Fino
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre-Luc Granjon
Director
Marijke Van Kets
Director of Photography
Samuel Ribeyron
Production Design
Pauline Valls
Costume Design
Adrian Politowski
Producer
Jim Capobianco
Director
Jim Capobianco
Writer
Jim Capobianco
Producer
Robert Rippberger
Producer
Alex Mandel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Inventor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Inventor about?
The insatiably curious and headstrong inventor Leonardo da Vinci leaves Italy to join the French court, where he can experiment freely, inventing flying contraptions, incredible machines, and study the human body. There, joined in his adventure by the audacious princess Marguerite, Leonardo will uncover the answer to the ultimate question – "What is the meaning of it all?"
Who directed The Inventor?
The Inventor was directed by Pierre-Luc Granjon, Jim Capobianco.
Who stars in The Inventor?
The principal cast of The Inventor includes Stephen Fry, Daisy Ridley, Marion Cotillard, Matt Berry, Natalie Palamides.
When was The Inventor released and how long is it?
The Inventor was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Inventor?
The Inventor had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (0.2 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Inventor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Inventor was composed by Alex Mandel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Inventor?
The Inventor holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).