Knight of Cups
“A quest.”
Synopsis
Rick is a screenwriter living in Los Angeles. While successful in his career, his life feels empty. Haunted and confused, he finds temporary solace in the decadent Hollywood excess that defines his existence. Women provide a distraction to his daily pain, and every encounter brings him closer to finding his place in the world.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-24
Top Cast
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Christian Bale
Rick
Cate Blanchett
Nancy
Natalie Portman
Elizabeth
Brian Dennehy
Joseph
Antonio Banderas
Tonio
Freida Pinto
Helen
Wes Bentley
Barry
Isabel Lucas
Isabel
Teresa Palmer
Karen
Imogen Poots
Della
Peter Matthiessen
Christopher
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Fr. Zeitlinger
Cherry Jones
Ruth
Patrick Whitesell
Agent #1
Rick Hess
Agent #2
Michael Wincott
Herb
Kevin Corrigan
Gus
Jason Clarke
Johnny
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 10, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$566K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terrence Malick
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrence Malick
- Original Score
- Hanan Townshend
- Original Title
- Knight of Cups
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Serbian
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Worldwide Gross
- $566K
- Production Studios
- Waypoint Entertainment, Dogwood Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terrence Malick
Terrence Malick
Hanan Townshend
Emmanuel Lubezki, Paul Atkins
Mark Yoshikawa, Geoffrey Richman, A.J. Edwards
Sarah Green, Nicolas Gonda, Ken Kao
Department Leadership Roster
Terrence Malick
Writer
Terrence Malick
Director
Emmanuel Lubezki
Director of Photography
Sarah Green
Producer
Nicolas Gonda
Producer
Jacqueline West
Costume Design
Mark Yoshikawa
Editor
Geoffrey Richman
Editor
Jack Fisk
Production Design
A.J. Edwards
Editor
Ken Kao
Producer
Keith Fraase
Editor
Jamison Scott Goei
Visual Effects Supervisor
Hanan Townshend
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knight of Cups
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Knight of Cups about?
Rick is a screenwriter living in Los Angeles. While successful in his career, his life feels empty. Haunted and confused, he finds temporary solace in the decadent Hollywood excess that defines his existence. Women provide a distraction to his daily pain, and every encounter brings him closer to finding his place in the world.
Who directed Knight of Cups?
Knight of Cups was directed by Terrence Malick.
Who stars in Knight of Cups?
The principal cast of Knight of Cups includes Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, Brian Dennehy, Antonio Banderas.
When was Knight of Cups released and how long is it?
Knight of Cups was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
How much did Knight of Cups make at the box office?
Knight of Cups grossed $566K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Knight of Cups?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knight of Cups was composed by Hanan Townshend.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Knight of Cups?
Knight of Cups holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).