Crimes of the Future
“Surgery is the new sex.”
Synopsis
With his partner Caprice, celebrity performance artist Saul Tenser publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances. An investigator from the National Organ Registry obsessively tracks their movements, which is when a mysterious group is revealed... Their mission — to use Tenser's notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-17
Top Cast
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Viggo Mortensen
Saul Tenser
Léa Seydoux
Caprice
Scott Speedman
Lang Dotrice
Kristen Stewart
Timlin
Welket Bungué
Cope
Don McKellar
Wippet
Tanaya Beatty
Berst
Nadia Litz
Router
Lihi Kornowski
Djuna
Denise Capezza
Odile
Efi Kantza
Adrienne Berceau
Jason Bitter
Tarr
Tassos Karahalios
Klinek
Sotiris Siozos
Brecken
Penelope Tsilika
Beauty Spa Woman
Mihalis Valasoglou
NVU Agent
Yorgos Pirpassopoulos
Dr. Nasatir
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysSão Paulo
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 21, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 9, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$27M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.17x
-$22.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- David Cronenberg
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- Crimes of the Future
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Greece, United Kingdom, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $27M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- Serendipity Point Films, Téléfilm Canada, Ingenious Media, Argonauts Productions, RocketScience, Wiffle Films, Davis Films, NEON
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Cronenberg
David Cronenberg
Howard Shore
Douglas Koch
Christopher Donaldson
Robert Lantos, Christelle Conan, Panos Papahadzis, Thorsten Schumacher, Steve Solomos
Department Leadership Roster
David Cronenberg
Director
David Cronenberg
Writer
Robert Lantos
Producer
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Carol Spier
Production Design
Babis Hawk Konstantinou
Stunt Coordinator
Peter McAuley
Visual Effects Supervisor
Panos Papahadzis
Producer
Steve Solomos
Producer
Douglas Koch
Director of Photography
Mayou Trikerioti
Costume Design
Christopher Donaldson
Editor
Tom Turnbull
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 Crimes of the Future
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crimes of the Future about?
With his partner Caprice, celebrity performance artist Saul Tenser publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances. An investigator from the National Organ Registry obsessively tracks their movements, which is when a mysterious group is revealed... Their mission — to use Tenser's notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution.
Who directed Crimes of the Future?
Crimes of the Future was directed by David Cronenberg.
Who stars in Crimes of the Future?
The principal cast of Crimes of the Future includes Viggo Mortensen, Léa Seydoux, Scott Speedman, Kristen Stewart, Welket Bungué.
When was Crimes of the Future released and how long is it?
Crimes of the Future was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Crimes of the Future?
Crimes of the Future had a reported production budget of $27M and grossed $4.6M at the worldwide box office (0.17 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Crimes of the Future?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crimes of the Future was composed by Howard Shore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crimes of the Future?
Crimes of the Future holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; 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.).