Strange Way of Life
Extraña forma de vida
Synopsis
After 25 years, a former hired gun visits his old colleague, now a small-town sheriff. Their past relationship is explored, as is how they reflect on it in the present.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 191 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 12, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 8, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.33x
+$265K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- Extraña forma de vida
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- El Deseo, Saint Laurent
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Alberto Iglesias
José Luis Alcaine
Teresa Font
Agustín Almodóvar, Esther García
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Writer
Anthony Vaccarello
Costume Design
Jaime Guzman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Agustín Almodóvar
Producer
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
José Luis Alcaine
Director of Photography
Teresa Font
Editor
Antxón Gómez
Production Design
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 Strange Way of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strange Way of Life about?
After 25 years, a former hired gun visits his old colleague, now a small-town sheriff. Their past relationship is explored, as is how they reflect on it in the present.
Who directed Strange Way of Life?
Strange Way of Life was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in Strange Way of Life?
The principal cast of Strange Way of Life includes Ethan Hawke, Pedro Pascal, Jason Fernández, José Condessa, Daniel Rived.
When was Strange Way of Life released and how long is it?
Strange Way of Life was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Strange Way of Life?
Strange Way of Life had a reported production budget of $800K and grossed $1.1M at the worldwide box office (1.33 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Strange Way of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Way of Life was composed by Alberto Iglesias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strange Way of Life?
Strange Way of Life holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).