Hysteria
“A comedy about the birth of the vibrator in Victorian England.”
Synopsis
Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-16
Top Cast
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Maggie Gyllenhaal
Charlotte Dalrymple
Hugh Dancy
Dr. Mortimer Granville
Jonathan Pryce
Dr. Robert Dalrymple
Felicity Jones
Emily Dalrymple
Rupert Everett
Lord Edmund St. John-Smythe
Ashley Jensen
Fanny
Sheridan Smith
Molly the Lolly
Gemma Jones
Lady St. John-Smythe
Tobias Menzies
Mr. Squyers
Malcolm Rennie
Lord St. John-Smythe
Kim Criswell
Mrs. Castellari
Georgie Glen
Mrs. Parsons
Elisabet Johannesdottir
Mrs. Pearce
Linda Woodhall
Nurse Smalley
Kim Selby
Lady Wheaton
Ann Overstall Comfort
Mrs. Huddleston
John Overstall
Mr. Huddleston
Todd Grinnell
Andy
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tanya Wexler
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Dyer, Jonah Lisa Dyer
- Original Score
- Christian Henson, Gast Waltzing
- Original Title
- Hysteria
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.5M
- Production Studios
- Forthcoming Productions, Beachfront Films, Chimera Films LLC, Informant Media, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tanya Wexler
Stephen Dyer, Jonah Lisa Dyer, Howard Gensler
Christian Henson, Gast Waltzing
Sean Bobbitt
Billy A. Campbell, Jon Gregory
Stephen Dyer, James Gibb, Michael A. Simpson, Sandra Siegal, Leo Joseph
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Becher
Production Design
Sean Bobbitt
Director of Photography
Sarah Curtis
Producer
Judy Cairo
Producer
Christian Henson
Original Music Composer
Billy A. Campbell
Editor
Tanya Wexler
Director
Stephen Dyer
Screenplay
Gast Waltzing
Original Music Composer
Jonah Lisa Dyer
Screenplay
Tracey Becker
Producer
Jon Gregory
Editor
Nic Ede
Costume Design
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.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hysteria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hysteria about?
Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.
Who directed Hysteria?
Hysteria was directed by Tanya Wexler.
Who stars in Hysteria?
The principal cast of Hysteria includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Jones, Rupert Everett.
When was Hysteria released and how long is it?
Hysteria was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Hysteria make at the box office?
Hysteria grossed $9.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hysteria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hysteria was composed by Christian Henson, Gast Waltzing.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hysteria?
Hysteria holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).