Idiocracy
“In the future, intelligence is extinct.”
Synopsis
To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average European-Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a civilization so dumbed-down that they're the smartest people around.
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Idiocracy Trailer with HD video
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-11
Top Cast
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Luke Wilson
Joe Bauers
Maya Rudolph
Rita
Dax Shepard
Frito
Terry Crews
President Camacho
Anthony 'Citric' Campos
Secretary of Defense
David Herman
Secretary of State
Sonny Castillo
Prosecutor
Kevin McAfee
Bailiff
Robert Musgrave
Sgt. Keller
Michael McCafferty
Officer Collins
Christopher Ryan
Hospital Technician
Justin Long
Doctor
Heath Jones
Cop #1
Eli Muñoz
Horny Guy
Patrick Fischler
Yuppie Husband
Darlene Hunt
Yuppie Wife
Ryan Ransdell
Trashy Guy
Melissa Sweet
Slutty Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 9, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$495K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.21x
-$1.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Judge
- Screenplay & Story
- Etan Cohen, Mike Judge
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- Idiocracy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $2.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $495K
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Ternion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Judge
Etan Cohen, Mike Judge
Theodore Shapiro
Tim Suhrstedt
David Rennie
Elysa Koplovitz Dutton, Michael Nelson, Mike Judge
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Judge
Director
Etan Cohen
Screenplay
Elysa Koplovitz Dutton
Producer
Mike Judge
Screenplay
Mike Judge
Producer
David Rennie
Editor
Debra McGuire
Costume Design
Darren Gilford
Production Design
Tim Suhrstedt
Director of Photography
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Eddie Perez
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Chavarria
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idiocracy
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What is Idiocracy about?
To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average European-Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a civilization so dumbed-down that they're the smartest people around.
Who directed Idiocracy?
Idiocracy was directed by Mike Judge.
Who stars in Idiocracy?
The principal cast of Idiocracy includes Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard, Terry Crews, Anthony 'Citric' Campos.
When was Idiocracy released and how long is it?
Idiocracy was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Idiocracy?
Idiocracy had a reported production budget of $2.4M and grossed $495K at the worldwide box office (0.21 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Idiocracy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Idiocracy was composed by Theodore Shapiro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Idiocracy?
Idiocracy holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).