Problemista
Synopsis
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-11
Top Cast
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Julio Torres
Alejandro
Tilda Swinton
Elizabeth
RZA
Bobby
Isabella Rossellini
Narrator (voice)
Catalina Saavedra
Dolores
James Scully
Bingham
Laith Nakli
Khalil
Spike Einbinder
Spray
Logan J. Alarcon-Poucel
Young Alejandro
Greta Lee
Dalia
Larry Owens
Craigslist
Glo Tavarez
Beatriz, Khalil Law Paralegal
Kelly McCormack
Sharon
Eudora Peterson
FreezeCorp Receptionist
Ronald Peet
Apple Customer Service Rep
Greta Titelman
Celeste
Shakina Nayfack
Nadine
Theo Maltz
Travis
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 49 DaysSydney International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 19, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 20, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.21x
-$9.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julio Torres
- Screenplay & Story
- Julio Torres
- Original Score
- Lia Ouyang Rusli
- Original Title
- Problemista
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- A24, Fruit Tree
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julio Torres
Julio Torres
Lia Ouyang Rusli
Fredrik Wenzel
Jacob Secher Schulsinger, Sara Shaw
Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Julio Torres, Ali Herting
Department Leadership Roster
Julio Torres
Director
Julio Torres
Writer
Emma Stone
Producer
Dave McCary
Producer
Julio Torres
Producer
Jacob Secher Schulsinger
Editor
Katie Byron
Production Design
Catherine George
Costume Design
Fredrik Wenzel
Director of Photography
Mark Scott Friedman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ali Herting
Producer
Sara Shaw
Editor
Nitasha Bhambree
Stunt Coordinator
Lia Ouyang Rusli
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexuality • Threat • Injury
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Problemista
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Problemista about?
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.
Who directed Problemista?
Problemista was directed by Julio Torres.
Who stars in Problemista?
The principal cast of Problemista includes Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, Isabella Rossellini, Catalina Saavedra.
When was Problemista released and how long is it?
Problemista was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Problemista?
Problemista had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (0.21 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Problemista?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Problemista was composed by Lia Ouyang Rusli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Problemista?
Problemista 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: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).