Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Synopsis
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. When a documentarian discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, his resulting short film brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-05
Top Cast
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Jenny Slate
Marcel (voice)
Dean Fleischer Camp
Dean
Isabella Rossellini
Connie (voice)
Joe Gabler
Haysack Rep
Shari Finkelstein
60 Minutes Producer
Sam Painter
60 Minutes Camera Operator
Blake Hottle
60 Minutes Camera Operator
Scott Osterman
60 Minutes Sound Mixer
Jeremy Evans
60 Minutes Grip / Assistant Camera
Lesley Stahl
Lesley Stahl
Rosa Salazar
Larissa
Thomas Mann
Mark
Sarah Thyre
Catherine (voice)
Andy Richter
Mario (voice)
Nathan Fielder
Justin (voice)
Jessi Klein
Judy (voice)
Peter Bonerz
The Maestro (voice)
Jamie Leonhart
Shell Family (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 74 DaysBeijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 6, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 7, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.15x
+$909K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dean Fleischer Camp
- Screenplay & Story
- Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer Camp, Nick Paley
- Original Score
- Richard Vreeland
- Original Title
- Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.9M
- Production Studios
- Cinereach, Chiodo Bros. Productions, You Want I Should, Human Woman, Sunbeam TV & Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dean Fleischer Camp
Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer Camp, Nick Paley, Elisabeth Holm
Richard Vreeland
Bianca Cline, Eric Adkins
Dean Fleischer Camp, Nick Paley
Caroline Kaplan, Elisabeth Holm, George Rush, Andrew Goldman, Dean Fleischer Camp
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Fleischer Camp
Director
Caroline Kaplan
Producer
Elisabeth Holm
Producer
Andrew Goldman
Producer
Bianca Cline
Director of Photography
Jenny Slate
Screenplay
Dean Fleischer Camp
Producer
Dean Fleischer Camp
Editor
Dean Fleischer Camp
Screenplay
Nick Paley
Screenplay
Nick Paley
Editor
Paul S. Mezey
Producer
Jenny Slate
Producer
Richard Vreeland
Original Music Composer
Liz Toonkel
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Marcel the Shell with Shoes On about?
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. When a documentarian discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, his resulting short film brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.
Who directed Marcel the Shell with Shoes On?
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On was directed by Dean Fleischer Camp.
Who stars in Marcel the Shell with Shoes On?
The principal cast of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On includes Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer Camp, Isabella Rossellini, Joe Gabler, Shari Finkelstein.
When was Marcel the Shell with Shoes On released and how long is it?
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On?
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $6.9M at the worldwide box office (1.15 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On was composed by Richard Vreeland.
Is Marcel the Shell with Shoes On based on a book or true story?
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jenny Slate", Characters: "Dean Fleischer Camp".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On?
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).