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6.8 / 10(4,462 votes)IMDbR20121h 50m$33M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America

Seven Psychopaths

“They won't take any shih tzu.”

Synopsis

A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Seven Psychopaths - Trailer 3Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Toronto International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 12, 2012

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 21, 2013

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.2x ROI)

Production Budget

$15M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$33M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.2x

+$18M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $15MWorldwide: $33M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Martin McDonagh
Screenplay & Story
Martin McDonagh
Original Score
Carter Burwell
Original Title
Seven Psychopaths
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Vietnamese
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Budget
$15M
Worldwide Gross
$33M
Production Studios
BFI, Blueprint Pictures, Film4 Productions, HanWay Films, CBS Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Martin McDonagh

Screenplay & Story

Martin McDonagh

Original Score & Music

Carter Burwell

Director of Photography

Ben Davis

Film Editing

Lisa Gunning

Producers

Martin McDonagh, Peter Czernin, Tessa Ross, Graham Broadbent

Department Leadership Roster

Martin McDonagh

Martin McDonagh

Director

Martin McDonagh

Martin McDonagh

Producer

Lisa Gunning

Editor

David Wasco

David Wasco

Production Design

Peter Czernin

Peter Czernin

Producer

Ben Davis

Ben Davis

Director of Photography

Karen Patch

Costume Design

Carter Burwell

Carter Burwell

Original Music Composer

Graham Broadbent

Graham Broadbent

Producer

Mike Smith

Mike Smith

Stunt Coordinator

Martin McDonagh

Martin McDonagh

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
CanadaR
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

India (CBFC)UA

Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Psychopaths

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Seven Psychopaths about?

A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu.

Who directed Seven Psychopaths?

Seven Psychopaths was directed by Martin McDonagh.

Who stars in Seven Psychopaths?

The principal cast of Seven Psychopaths includes Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Walken, Olga Kurylenko.

When was Seven Psychopaths released and how long is it?

Seven Psychopaths was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

What was the box office and production budget of Seven Psychopaths?

Seven Psychopaths had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $33M at the worldwide box office (2.2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Seven Psychopaths?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Psychopaths was composed by Carter Burwell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Seven Psychopaths?

Seven Psychopaths holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).