A Thousand and One
“Times change. Love stays the same.”
Synopsis
Struggling but unapologetically living on her own terms, Inez is moving from shelter to shelter in mid-1990s New York City. With her 6-year-old son Terry in foster care and unable to leave him again, she kidnaps him so they can build their life together. As the years go by, their family grows and Terry becomes a smart yet quiet teenager, but the secret that has defined their lives threatens to destroy the home they have so improbably built.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-23
Top Cast
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Teyana Taylor
Inez
William Catlett
Lucky
Josiah Cross
Terry
Aven Courtney
Terry 13 Year Old
Aaron Kingsley Adetola
Terry 6 Years Old
Terri Abney
Kim Jones
Delissa Reynolds
Mrs. Jones
Amelia Workman
Anita Tucker
Adriane Lenox
Miss Annie
Mark Gessner
Jerry
Gavin Schlosser
Pea 6 Years Old
Jolly Swag
Pea 13 Years Old
Azza El
Simone 14 Years Old
Alicia Pilgrim
Simone
Jennean Farmer
Ms. Janie
Kal-El White
Shawn
Jamier Williams
Michael H.
Naya Desir-Johnson
Foster Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysKarlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 18, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 23, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A.V. Rockwell
- Screenplay & Story
- A.V. Rockwell
- Original Score
- Gary Gunn
- Original Title
- A Thousand and One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.4M
- Production Studios
- Sight Unseen Pictures, Makeready, Hillman Grad Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A.V. Rockwell
A.V. Rockwell
Gary Gunn
Eric K. Yue
Sabine Hoffman, Kristan Sprague
Julia Lebedev, Brad Weston, Lena Waithe, Eddie Vaisman, Oren Moverman
Department Leadership Roster
A.V. Rockwell
Director
Julia Lebedev
Producer
Brad Weston
Producer
Lena Waithe
Producer
Eddie Vaisman
Producer
Sharon Lomofsky
Production Design
Gary Gunn
Original Music Composer
Melissa Vargas
Costume Design
Sabine Hoffman
Editor
Eric K. Yue
Director of Photography
Rishi Rajani
Producer
Kristan Sprague
Editor
Roy T. Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Lucien Harriot
Visual Effects Supervisor
A.V. Rockwell
Writer
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.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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 A Thousand and One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Thousand and One about?
Struggling but unapologetically living on her own terms, Inez is moving from shelter to shelter in mid-1990s New York City. With her 6-year-old son Terry in foster care and unable to leave him again, she kidnaps him so they can build their life together. As the years go by, their family grows and Terry becomes a smart yet quiet teenager, but the secret that has defined their lives threatens to destroy the home they have so improbably built.
Who directed A Thousand and One?
A Thousand and One was directed by A.V. Rockwell.
Who stars in A Thousand and One?
The principal cast of A Thousand and One includes Teyana Taylor, William Catlett, Josiah Cross, Aven Courtney, Aaron Kingsley Adetola.
When was A Thousand and One released and how long is it?
A Thousand and One was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did A Thousand and One make at the box office?
A Thousand and One grossed $3.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Thousand and One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Thousand and One was composed by Gary Gunn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Thousand and One?
A Thousand and One holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); 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.).