God's Creatures
“A mother's love forsaken.”
Synopsis
In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-16
Top Cast
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Emily Watson
Aileen O'Hara
Paul Mescal
Brian O'Hara
Aisling Franciosi
Sarah Murphy
Declan Conlon
Con O'Hara
Toni O'Rourke
Erin O'Hara
Marion O'Dwyer
Mary Fitz
Brendan McCormack
Francie D'Arcey
Lalor Roddy
Paddy O'Hara
Isabelle Connolly
Emma Daly
Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
Nigel O'Connor
Steve Gunn
Dennis Guiney
Leah Minto
Sheila Breen
John Burke
John Ferris
Enda Oates
Dan Nell
Barry Barnes
Patrolman Daragh West
Andrew Bennett
Garda Mike
Philip O'Sullivan
Judge
Wendy Dynan Gleeson
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
September 30, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 29, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Rose Holmer, Saela Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Crowley
- Original Score
- Saunder Jurriaans, Danny Bensi
- Original Title
- God's Creatures
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Irish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- A24, BBC Film, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Nine Daughters, WRAP Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Rose Holmer, Saela Davis
Shane Crowley, Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly
Saunder Jurriaans, Danny Bensi
Chayse Irvin, Iain Trimble
Julia Bloch, Jeanne Applegate
Saela Davis, Richard Mansell, Anna Rose Holmer, Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly, Celine Haddad
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Rose Holmer
Director
Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly
Producer
Saela Davis
Director
Julia Bloch
Editor
Inbal Weinberg
Production Design
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Lara Campbell
Costume Design
Chayse Irvin
Director of Photography
Jeanne Applegate
Editor
Shane Crowley
Screenplay
Brendan Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Saunder Jurriaans
Original Music Composer
Danny Bensi
Original Music Composer
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 God's Creatures
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is God's Creatures about?
In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community.
Who directed God's Creatures?
God's Creatures was directed by Anna Rose Holmer, Saela Davis.
Who stars in God's Creatures?
The principal cast of God's Creatures includes Emily Watson, Paul Mescal, Aisling Franciosi, Declan Conlon, Toni O'Rourke.
When was God's Creatures released and how long is it?
God's Creatures was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for God's Creatures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for God's Creatures was composed by Saunder Jurriaans, Danny Bensi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for God's Creatures?
God's Creatures holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).