Wicked Little Letters
“Be careful what you post.”
Synopsis
When the denizens of Littlehampton – including conservative Edith – begin receiving letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting something amiss, the town's women band together to investigate.
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Official US Red Band TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-11
Top Cast
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Olivia Colman
Edith Swan
Jessie Buckley
Rose Gooding
Anjana Vasan
Gladys Moss
Timothy Spall
Edward Swan
Gemma Jones
Victoria Swan
Malachi Kirby
Bill
Alisha Weir
Nancy Gooding
Joanna Scanlan
Ann
Eileen Atkins
Mabel
Lolly Adefope
Kate
Hugh Skinner
Constable Papperwick
Paul Chahidi
Constable Spedding
Krishni Patel
Winnie Moss
Jonny Sweet
Alwyn A. Anderson
Tim Key
Father Ambrose
Jason Watkins
Mr. Treading
Richard Goulding
Mr. Scales
Cyril Nri
Judge Maccleston
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 39 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 7, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 13, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.16x
+$14.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thea Sharrock
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonny Sweet
- Original Score
- Isobel Waller-Bridge
- Original Title
- Wicked Little Letters
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $12.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27.2M
- Production Studios
- Blueprint Pictures, South of the River Pictures, Film4 Productions, People Person Pictures, StudioCanal UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thea Sharrock
Jonny Sweet
Isobel Waller-Bridge
Ben Davis
Melanie Oliver
Ron Halpern, Joe Naftalin, Tom Carver, Jo Wallett, Diarmuid McKeown
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Wallett
Producer
Ben Davis
Director of Photography
Melanie Oliver
Editor
Charlotte Walter
Costume Design
Matthew Stirling
Stunt Coordinator
Ed Sinclair
Producer
Olivia Colman
Producer
Peter Czernin
Producer
Jonny Sweet
Writer
Graham Broadbent
Producer
Thea Sharrock
Director
Isobel Waller-Bridge
Original Music Composer
Cristina Casali
Production Design
Ciaran Crowley
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wicked Little Letters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wicked Little Letters about?
When the denizens of Littlehampton – including conservative Edith – begin receiving letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting something amiss, the town's women band together to investigate.
Who directed Wicked Little Letters?
Wicked Little Letters was directed by Thea Sharrock.
Who stars in Wicked Little Letters?
The principal cast of Wicked Little Letters includes Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Anjana Vasan, Timothy Spall, Gemma Jones.
When was Wicked Little Letters released and how long is it?
Wicked Little Letters was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wicked Little Letters?
Wicked Little Letters had a reported production budget of $12.6M and grossed $27.2M at the worldwide box office (2.16 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Wicked Little Letters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wicked Little Letters was composed by Isobel Waller-Bridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wicked Little Letters?
Wicked Little Letters holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).