Starve Acre
Synopsis
When their son starts acting strangely, a couple unwittingly allow dark and sinister forces into their home, awakening a long-dormant ancient evil rooted deep in the countryside.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-05
Top Cast
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Matt Smith
Richard
Morfydd Clark
Juliette
Arthur Shaw
Owen
Erin Richards
Harrie
Sean Gilder
Gordon
Melanie Kilburn
Mrs. Forde
Robert Emms
Steven
Roger Barclay
Dr. Monk
Matilda Firth
Younger Burnsall Sister
Rocco Haynes
Football boy
George Arthur
Child (voice)
Robert Goodale
Medhurst
Daisy Exley
Older Burnsall Sister
Niall Costigan
Cricket Player
Tess Hodgson-Sakamoto
Female Student
Neilesh Ambu
Cricketer (uncredited)
Antony Raymond Barlow
Cricketer (uncredited)
Kayne Lewis
Student (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysBFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 26, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 26, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 21, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Kokotajlo
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Kokotajlo
- Original Score
- Matthew Herbert
- Original Title
- Starve Acre
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- House Productions, Brainstorm Media, BBC Film, BFI, Access Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Kokotajlo
Daniel Kokotajlo, Andrew Michael Hurley
Matthew Herbert
Adam Scarth
Brenna Rangott
Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, Emmy Duffy, Danny Cohen, Mark Gooder
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Kokotajlo
Director
Tessa Ross
Producer
Juliette Howell
Producer
Emmy Duffy
Producer
Daniel Kokotajlo
Screenplay
Matthew Herbert
Original Music Composer
Adam Scarth
Director of Photography
Brenna Rangott
Editor
Francesca Massariol
Production Design
Emma Fryer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Starve Acre
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What is Starve Acre about?
When their son starts acting strangely, a couple unwittingly allow dark and sinister forces into their home, awakening a long-dormant ancient evil rooted deep in the countryside.
Who directed Starve Acre?
Starve Acre was directed by Daniel Kokotajlo.
Who stars in Starve Acre?
The principal cast of Starve Acre includes Matt Smith, Morfydd Clark, Arthur Shaw, Erin Richards, Sean Gilder.
When was Starve Acre released and how long is it?
Starve Acre was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Starve Acre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Starve Acre was composed by Matthew Herbert.
Is Starve Acre based on a book or true story?
Starve Acre is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andrew Michael Hurley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Starve Acre?
Starve Acre holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).