The Night Listener
“You never know who's listening.”
Synopsis
In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan—a young boy—via the telephone. But when questions about the boy's identity come up, the host's life is thrown into chaos.
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The Night Listener - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-14
Top Cast
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Robin Williams
Gabriel Noone
Toni Collette
Donna D. Logand
Rory Culkin
Pete D. Logand
Sandra Oh
Anna
Joe Morton
Ashe
Bobby Cannavale
Jess
Rodrigo Lopresti
Young Man at Party
John Cullum
Pap Noone
Lisa Emery
Darlie Noone
Guenia Lemos
Female Neighbor
Marcia Haufrecht
Pant Suited Woman
Nick Gregory
Flight Attendant
Ed Jewett
Mail Clerk
Becky Ann Baker
Waitress
E.J. Carroll
Hospital Security Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 4, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 24, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.66x
+$6.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Stettner
- Screenplay & Story
- Armistead Maupin, Terry Anderson, Patrick Stettner
- Original Score
- Peter Nashel
- Original Title
- The Night Listener
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.6M
- Production Studios
- IFC Films, Fortissimo Films, Hart-Sharp Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Stettner
Armistead Maupin, Terry Anderson, Patrick Stettner
Peter Nashel
Lisa Rinzler
Andy Keir
John N. Hart, Jill Footlick, Robert Kessel, Jeffrey Sharp
Department Leadership Roster
John N. Hart
Producer
Andy Keir
Editor
Jill Footlick
Producer
Robert Kessel
Producer
Lisa Rinzler
Director of Photography
Patrick Stettner
Director
Jeffrey Sharp
Producer
Peter Nashel
Original Music Composer
Michael Shaw
Production Design
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Listener
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Listener about?
In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan—a young boy—via the telephone. But when questions about the boy's identity come up, the host's life is thrown into chaos.
Who directed The Night Listener?
The Night Listener was directed by Patrick Stettner.
Who stars in The Night Listener?
The principal cast of The Night Listener includes Robin Williams, Toni Collette, Rory Culkin, Sandra Oh, Joe Morton.
When was The Night Listener released and how long is it?
The Night Listener was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Night Listener?
The Night Listener had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $10.6M at the worldwide box office (2.66 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Night Listener?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Listener was composed by Peter Nashel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Listener?
The Night Listener holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).