Wendy and Lucy
“On the long road, friendship is everything.”
Synopsis
A near-penniless drifter's journey to Alaska in search of work is interrupted when she loses her dog while attempting to shoplift food for it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-03
Top Cast
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Michelle Williams
Wendy Carroll
Wally Dalton
Security Guard
Larry Fessenden
Man in Park
Will Oldham
Icky
John Robinson
Andy
Will Patton
Mechanic
Lucy the Dog
Lucy
David Koppell
Kid by Fire
Max Clement
Kid by Fire
Sid Shanley
Kid by Fire
Dave Hubner
Kid by Fire
Michelle Worthy
Sadie
Roger Faires
Recycler in Wheelchair
Boggs Johnson
Recycling Man
Tanya Smith
Grocery Checker
Michael Brophy
Grocery Store Stocker
John Breen
Mr. Hunt
Deneb Catalan
Male Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 5, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.96x
+$993K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kelly Reichardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Raymond, Kelly Reichardt
- Original Score
- Will Oldham
- Original Title
- Wendy and Lucy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Glass Eye Pix, filmscience, Field Guide Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kelly Reichardt
Jonathan Raymond, Kelly Reichardt
Will Oldham
Sam Levy, Greg Schmitt
Kelly Reichardt
Larry Fessenden, Neil Kopp, Anish Savjani, Joshua Blum, Todd Haynes
Department Leadership Roster
Kelly Reichardt
Director
Sam Levy
Director of Photography
Jonathan Raymond
Screenplay
Kelly Reichardt
Screenplay
Will Oldham
Original Music Composer
Ryan Warren Smith
Production Design
Kelly Reichardt
Editor
Larry Fessenden
Producer
Neil Kopp
Producer
Anish Savjani
Producer
Amanda Needham
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wendy and Lucy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wendy and Lucy about?
A near-penniless drifter's journey to Alaska in search of work is interrupted when she loses her dog while attempting to shoplift food for it.
Who directed Wendy and Lucy?
Wendy and Lucy was directed by Kelly Reichardt.
Who stars in Wendy and Lucy?
The principal cast of Wendy and Lucy includes Michelle Williams, Wally Dalton, Larry Fessenden, Will Oldham, John Robinson.
When was Wendy and Lucy released and how long is it?
Wendy and Lucy was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wendy and Lucy?
Wendy and Lucy had a reported production budget of $200K and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (5.96 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Wendy and Lucy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wendy and Lucy was composed by Will Oldham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wendy and Lucy?
Wendy and Lucy holds official age classifications: CA: R.