Only God Forgives
“Time to meet the Devil.”
Synopsis
Julian, who runs a Thai boxing club as a front organization for his family's drug smuggling operation, is forced by his mother Crystal to find and kill the individual responsible for his brother's recent death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-04
Top Cast
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Ryan Gosling
Julian
Kristin Scott Thomas
Crystal
Vithaya Pansringarm
Chang
Rhatha Phongam
Mai
Gordon Brown
Gordon
Tom Burke
Billy
Byron Gibson
Byron
Sahajak Boonthanakit
Kim
Charlie Ruedpokanon
Daeng
Wannisa Peungpa
Kanita
Narucha Chaimareung
Papa San
Danai Thiengdham
Waiter / Li Po
Kowit Wattanakul
Choi Yan Lee
Wittchuta Watjanarat
Ma Fong
Pitchawat Petchayahon
Phaiban
Nophand Boonyai
Charlie Ling
Teerawat Mulvilai
Ko Sam
Aratchaporn Sathet
Po Yan Lee
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 19, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.15x
+$5.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Winding Refn
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Winding Refn
- Original Score
- Cliff Martinez
- Original Title
- Only God Forgives
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, Sweden, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Thai
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $4.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.3M
- Production Studios
- Wild Bunch, Gaumont, Space Rocket Nation, Motel Movies, Bold Films, Film i Väst, DR, Nordisk Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Winding Refn
Nicolas Winding Refn
Cliff Martinez
Larry Smith
Matthew Newman
Lene Børglum, Sidonie Dumas, Vincent Maraval, Ryan Gosling, Tom Quinn
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Winding Refn
Writer
Nicolas Winding Refn
Director
Lene Børglum
Producer
Matthew Newman
Editor
Larry Smith
Director of Photography
Cliff Martinez
Original Music Composer
Sidonie Dumas
Producer
Vincent Maraval
Producer
Beth Mickle
Production Design
Wasitchaya Mochanakul
Costume Design
Jessica Ask
Producer
Jacob Jarek
Producer
Hanne Palmquist
Producer
Seng Kawee
Stunt Coordinator
Martin Madsen
Visual Effects Supervisor
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only God Forgives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Only God Forgives about?
Julian, who runs a Thai boxing club as a front organization for his family's drug smuggling operation, is forced by his mother Crystal to find and kill the individual responsible for his brother's recent death.
Who directed Only God Forgives?
Only God Forgives was directed by Nicolas Winding Refn.
Who stars in Only God Forgives?
The principal cast of Only God Forgives includes Ryan Gosling, Kristin Scott Thomas, Vithaya Pansringarm, Rhatha Phongam, Gordon Brown.
When was Only God Forgives released and how long is it?
Only God Forgives was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Only God Forgives?
Only God Forgives had a reported production budget of $4.8M and grossed $10.3M at the worldwide box office (2.15 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Only God Forgives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Only God Forgives was composed by Cliff Martinez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Only God Forgives?
Only God Forgives holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).