Beasts of the Southern Wild
“I gotta take care of mine.”
Synopsis
Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-03
Top Cast
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Quvenzhané Wallis
Hushpuppy
Dwight Henry
Wink
Levy Easterly
Jean Battiste
Gina Montana
Miss Bathsheeba
Lowell Landes
Walrus
Pamela Harper
Little Jo
Amber Henry
LZA
Jonshel Alexander
Joy Strong
Nicholas Clark
Boy with Bell
Joseph Brown
Winston
Henry D. Coleman
Peter T
Kaliana Brower
T-Lou
Phillip Lawrence
Dr. Maloney
Hannah Holby
Open Arms Babysitter
Jimmy Lee Moore
Sgt. Major
Jovan Hathaway
The Cook
Release History & Theatrical Window
Abu Dhabi Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 29, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 15, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.73x
+$19.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benh Zeitlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Benh Zeitlin, Lucy Alibar
- Original Score
- Dan Romer, Benh Zeitlin
- Original Title
- Beasts of the Southern Wild
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.1M
- Production Studios
- Cinereach, Court 13 Pictures, Journeyman Pictures, Seville International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benh Zeitlin
Benh Zeitlin, Lucy Alibar
Dan Romer, Benh Zeitlin
Ben Richardson
Crockett Doob, Affonso Gonçalves
Michael Raisler, Philipp Engelhorn, Michael Gottwald, Dan Janvey, Josh Penn
Department Leadership Roster
Benh Zeitlin
Director
Michael Gottwald
Producer
Dan Janvey
Producer
Josh Penn
Producer
Ben Richardson
Director of Photography
Crockett Doob
Editor
Affonso Gonçalves
Editor
Dan Romer
Original Music Composer
Benh Zeitlin
Original Music Composer
Alex DiGerlando
Production Design
Stephani Lewis
Costume Design
Danny Epper
Stunt Coordinator
Benh Zeitlin
Screenplay
Lucy Alibar
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beasts of the Southern Wild
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beasts of the Southern Wild about?
Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.
Who directed Beasts of the Southern Wild?
Beasts of the Southern Wild was directed by Benh Zeitlin.
Who stars in Beasts of the Southern Wild?
The principal cast of Beasts of the Southern Wild includes Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly, Gina Montana, Lowell Landes.
When was Beasts of the Southern Wild released and how long is it?
Beasts of the Southern Wild was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Beasts of the Southern Wild?
Beasts of the Southern Wild had a reported production budget of $1.8M and grossed $21.1M at the worldwide box office (11.73 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Beasts of the Southern Wild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beasts of the Southern Wild was composed by Dan Romer, Benh Zeitlin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beasts of the Southern Wild?
Beasts of the Southern Wild holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).