Normal
“Love. Marriage. Acceptance. Sex change.”
Synopsis
A Midwestern husband and father announces his plan to have a sex change operation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Normal (2003) - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-20
Top Cast
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Tom Wilkinson
Roy 'Ruth' Applewood
Jessica Lange
Irma Applewood
Hayden Panettiere
Patty Ann Applewood
Clancy Brown
Frank
Richard Bull
Roy Sr.
Joseph Sikora
Wayne Applewood
Mary Seibel
Em - Roy's Mother
Danny Goldring
Church Friend Pete
Randall Arney
Reverend Dale Muncie
Rich Komenich
Co-Worker Bob
Kirk Anderson
Machinist
Barbara Ann Grimes
Thrift Store Owner
Tony Fitzpatrick
Brother-In-Law Carl
Dan Conway
Brother-In-Law Bert
Rick Touhy
Kay's Husband
Cynthia Baker
Roy's Sister Margie
Caitlin Hart
Roy's Sister Becky
Rondi Reed
Roy's Sister Beth
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jane Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Anderson
- Original Score
- Alex Wurman
- Original Title
- Normal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, Avenue Pictures, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson
Alex Wurman
Alar Kivilo
Lisa Fruchtman
Cary Brokaw, Lydia Dean Pilcher
Department Leadership Roster
Jane Anderson
Director
Alar Kivilo
Director of Photography
Lisa Fruchtman
Editor
Alex Wurman
Original Music Composer
Hope Hanafin
Costume Design
Nina Ruscio
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Normal
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What is Normal about?
A Midwestern husband and father announces his plan to have a sex change operation.
Who directed Normal?
Normal was directed by Jane Anderson.
Who stars in Normal?
The principal cast of Normal includes Tom Wilkinson, Jessica Lange, Hayden Panettiere, Clancy Brown, Richard Bull.
When was Normal released and how long is it?
Normal was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Normal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Normal was composed by Alex Wurman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Normal?
Normal holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).