Downtown Owl
Synopsis
In 1983 Owl, North Dakota, the lives of three residents – elderly Horace, who spends his afternoons reminiscing in the local coffee shop; teenage Mitch, depressed backup quarterback star player-power-horse; and newly appointed high school English teacher Julia – along with those of the town's other residents, are upended by a historic whiteout blizzard.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-26
Top Cast
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Ed Harris
Horace Jones
Lily Rabe
Julia Rabia
August Blanco Rosenstein
Mitch Hrlicka
Vanessa Hudgens
Naomi
Jack Dylan Grazer
Eli Zebra
Arianna Jaffier
Rebecca Grooba
Finn Wittrock
Coach Laidlaw
Henry Golding
Vance Druid
Hamish Linklater
Principal Valentine
Matt Roy
Randall Harley
James Craven
Marvin
Emma Halleen
Katie Hrlicka
Arden Michalec
Tina McAndrew
Kip Hathaway
Chris "Grendel" Sellers
Tajalahn Hunter
Cubby Candy
Ben Shaw
Dog Lover
Cooper Sheehan
Bull Calf
Derek Hughes
Kent Jones
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 23, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamish Linklater
- Original Score
- Patrick Warren, Zachary Dawes, T Bone Burnett
- Original Title
- Downtown Owl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- TPC, Lucky 13 Productions, LSG Productions, Esme Grace Media, Kill Claudio Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe
Hamish Linklater, Chuck Klosterman
Patrick Warren, Zachary Dawes, T Bone Burnett
Barton Cortright
Nena Erb
Lily Rabe, Lee Broda, Laura Rister, Bettina Barrow, Joel Michaely
Department Leadership Roster
Lily Rabe
Producer
Hamish Linklater
Director
Hamish Linklater
Screenplay
Lee Broda
Producer
Laura Rister
Producer
Lily Rabe
Director
Bettina Barrow
Producer
Barton Cortright
Director of Photography
Kimberly Leitz
Costume Design
Francesca Palombo
Production Design
Tom Ringberg
Stunt Coordinator
Rebecca Green
Producer
Hamish Linklater
Producer
Nena Erb
Editor
Patrick Warren
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Downtown Owl
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What is Downtown Owl about?
In 1983 Owl, North Dakota, the lives of three residents – elderly Horace, who spends his afternoons reminiscing in the local coffee shop; teenage Mitch, depressed backup quarterback star player-power-horse; and newly appointed high school English teacher Julia – along with those of the town's other residents, are upended by a historic whiteout blizzard.
Who directed Downtown Owl?
Downtown Owl was directed by Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe.
Who stars in Downtown Owl?
The principal cast of Downtown Owl includes Ed Harris, Lily Rabe, August Blanco Rosenstein, Vanessa Hudgens, Jack Dylan Grazer.
When was Downtown Owl released and how long is it?
Downtown Owl was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Downtown Owl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Downtown Owl was composed by Patrick Warren, Zachary Dawes, T Bone Burnett.
Is Downtown Owl based on a book or true story?
Downtown Owl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chuck Klosterman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Downtown Owl?
Downtown Owl holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).