May December
“Some roles are transformative.”
Synopsis
Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official New Zealand TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-05
Top Cast
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Natalie Portman
Elizabeth
Julianne Moore
Gracie
Charles Melton
Joe Yoo
Cory Michael Smith
Georgie
Elizabeth Yu
Mary Atherton-Yoo
Gabriel Barbosa
Charlie Atherton-Yoo
Piper Curda
Honor Atherton-Yoo
D.W. Moffett
Tom Atherton
Chris Tenzis
Aaron
Andrea Frankle
Rhonda
Mikenzie Taylor
Molly
Jocelyn Shelfo
Sofia
Mike Lopez
Ben
Joan Reilly
Lydia
Charles Green
Mr. Henderson
Christopher Nguyen
Tyler Ko
Adam Woods
Benny Kim / Boy Actor #3
Lawrence Arancio
Morris
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 1, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.21x
-$15.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Haynes
- Screenplay & Story
- Samy Burch
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos, Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- May December
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Gloria Sanchez Productions, Killer Films, MountainA, Taylor & Dodge, Project Infinity
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Haynes
Samy Burch, Alex Mechanik
Marcelo Zarvos, Michel Legrand
Christopher Blauvelt
Affonso Gonçalves
Christine Vachon, Natalie Portman, Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, Sophie Mas
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Vachon
Producer
Natalie Portman
Producer
Jessica Elbaum
Producer
Will Ferrell
Producer
Sophie Mas
Producer
Todd Haynes
Director
Chris Haney
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
April Napier
Costume Design
Christopher Blauvelt
Director of Photography
Tyler W. Konney
Producer
Grant S. Johnson
Producer
Marian Green
Stunt Coordinator
Affonso Gonçalves
Editor
Sam Lisenco
Production 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.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About May December
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is May December about?
Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.
Who directed May December?
May December was directed by Todd Haynes.
Who stars in May December?
The principal cast of May December includes Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Charles Melton, Cory Michael Smith, Elizabeth Yu.
When was May December released and how long is it?
May December was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of May December?
May December had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $4.2M at the worldwide box office (0.21 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for May December?
The original motion picture soundtrack for May December was composed by Marcelo Zarvos, Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for May December?
May December holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).