Middle of Nowhere
“Love can lead us where we least expect.”
Synopsis
When her husband is sentenced to eight years in prison, Ruby drops out of medical school in order to focus on her husband's well-being while he's incarcerated - leading her on a journey of self-discovery in the process.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-12
Top Cast
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David Oyelowo
Brian
Maya Gilbert
Gina
Sharon Lawrence
Fraine
Emayatzy Corinealdi
Ruby
Dondré Whitfield
Littleton
Omari Hardwick
Derek
Lorraine Toussaint
Ruth
Andy Spencer
Bus Hustler
Edwina Findley
Rosie
Yvette Cason
Mrs. Hastings
Troy Curvey III
Rashad
Bruce Katzman
Averick
Romann Aric
Jordan
Romann Aric
Jordann
Nehemiah Sutton
Nickie
Nisa Ward
Fraine's Assistant
Maynor Lopez
Prison Guard
Marmee Regine Cosico
Prison Visitor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.18x
+$368K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ava DuVernay
- Screenplay & Story
- Ava DuVernay
- Original Score
- Kathryn Bostic
- Original Title
- Middle of Nowhere
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Forward Movement, Kandoo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay
Kathryn Bostic
Bradford Young
Spencer Averick
Ava DuVernay, Paul Goodwin Garnes, Howard Barish
Department Leadership Roster
Kathryn Bostic
Original Music Composer
Ava DuVernay
Writer
Stacy Beverly
Costume Design
Ava DuVernay
Producer
Spencer Averick
Editor
Ava DuVernay
Director
Paul Goodwin Garnes
Producer
Bradford Young
Director of Photography
Claudia Roque
Production Design
Howard Barish
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle of Nowhere
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Middle of Nowhere about?
When her husband is sentenced to eight years in prison, Ruby drops out of medical school in order to focus on her husband's well-being while he's incarcerated - leading her on a journey of self-discovery in the process.
Who directed Middle of Nowhere?
Middle of Nowhere was directed by Ava DuVernay.
Who stars in Middle of Nowhere?
The principal cast of Middle of Nowhere includes David Oyelowo, Maya Gilbert, Sharon Lawrence, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Dondré Whitfield.
When was Middle of Nowhere released and how long is it?
Middle of Nowhere was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Middle of Nowhere?
Middle of Nowhere had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $2.4M at the worldwide box office (1.18 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Middle of Nowhere?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Middle of Nowhere was composed by Kathryn Bostic.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Middle of Nowhere?
Middle of Nowhere holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).