The Artist
“A breath of fresh vintage air.”
Synopsis
Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Artist - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-18
Top Cast
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Jean Dujardin
George Valentin
Bérénice Bejo
Peppy Miller
John Goodman
Al Zimmer
James Cromwell
Clifton
Penelope Ann Miller
Doris Valentin
Missi Pyle
Constance Gray
Beth Grant
Peppy's Maid
Ed Lauter
Peppy's Butler
Joel Murray
Policeman Fire
Elizabeth Tulloch
Norma
Ken Davitian
Pawnbroker
Malcolm McDowell
The Butler
Basil Hoffman
Auctioneer
Bill Fagerbakke
Policeman Tuxedo
Nina Siemaszko
Admiring Woman
Stephen Mendillo
Set Assistant
Dash Pomerantz
Peppy's Boyfriend
Beau Nelson
Peppy's Boyfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 14, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$133.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.9x
+$118.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Hazanavicius
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Hazanavicius
- Original Score
- Ludovic Bource
- Original Title
- The Artist
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $133.4M
- Production Studios
- uFilm, La Petite Reine, Studio 37, La Classe américaine, JD Prod, France 3 Cinéma, Jouror Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Hazanavicius
Michel Hazanavicius
Ludovic Bource
Guillaume Schiffman
Michel Hazanavicius, Anne-Sophie Bion
Thomas Langmann, Antoine de Cazotte, Daniel Delume, Richard Middleton, Jérôme Lateur
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Hazanavicius
Writer
Michel Hazanavicius
Editor
Ludovic Bource
Original Music Composer
Michel Hazanavicius
Director
Thomas Langmann
Producer
Laurence Bennett
Production Design
Anne-Sophie Bion
Editor
Guillaume Schiffman
Director of Photography
Mark Bridges
Costume Design
Tanner Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Gary Davis
Stunt Coordinator
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Artist.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Artist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Artist about?
Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
Who directed The Artist?
The Artist was directed by Michel Hazanavicius.
Who stars in The Artist?
The principal cast of The Artist includes Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell, Penelope Ann Miller.
When was The Artist released and how long is it?
The Artist was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Artist?
The Artist had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $133.4M at the worldwide box office (8.9 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Artist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Artist was composed by Ludovic Bource.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Artist?
The Artist holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).