The Wicker Man
“Some sacrifices must be made”
Synopsis
A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-28
Top Cast
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Nicolas Cage
Edward Malus
Ellen Burstyn
Sister Summersisle
Kate Beahan
Sister Willow
Frances Conroy
Dr. Moss
Molly Parker
Sister Rose / Sister Thorn
Leelee Sobieski
Sister Honey
Diane Delano
Sister Beech
Michael Wiseman
Officer Pete
Erika-Shaye Gair
Rowan Woodward
Christa Campbell
Truck Stop Waitress
Emily Holmes
Station Wagon Mom
Zemphira Gosling
Station Wagon Girl
Matthew Walker
Sea Plane Pilot
Mary Black
Sister Oak
Christine Willes
Sister Violet
Sophie Hough
Daisy
David Purvis
Ivy
Xantha Radley
Village Sister #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 7, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.97x
-$1.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil LaBute
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil LaBute
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- The Wicker Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38.8M
- Production Studios
- Millennium Media, Saturn Films, Emmett/Furla Films, Nu Image Entertainment, Alcon Entertainment, Equity Pictures, Brightlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil LaBute
Neil LaBute, Anthony Shaffer, Robin Hardy, David Pinner
Angelo Badalamenti
Paul Sarossy, Ian Seabrook
Joel Plotch
Nicolas Cage, Randall Emmett, Norman Golightly, Avi Lerner, Danny Dimbort
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Cage
Producer
Randall Emmett
Producer
Norman Golightly
Producer
Avi Lerner
Producer
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Neil LaBute
Director
Neil LaBute
Screenplay
Boaz Davidson
Producer
John Thompson
Producer
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Joel Plotch
Editor
Phillip Barker
Production Design
Lynette Meyer
Costume Design
Scott J. Ateah
Stunt Coordinator
Ralph Maiers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wicker Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wicker Man about?
A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community.
Who directed The Wicker Man?
The Wicker Man was directed by Neil LaBute.
Who stars in The Wicker Man?
The principal cast of The Wicker Man includes Nicolas Cage, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Beahan, Frances Conroy, Molly Parker.
When was The Wicker Man released and how long is it?
The Wicker Man was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Wicker Man?
The Wicker Man had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $38.8M at the worldwide box office (0.97 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Wicker Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wicker Man was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
Is The Wicker Man based on a book or true story?
The Wicker Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robin Hardy", Novel: "David Pinner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wicker Man?
The Wicker Man holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).