Freaky Tales
“In 1987, Oakland was hella freaky.”
Synopsis
In 1987 Oakland, a mysterious force guides The Town's underdogs in four interconnected tales: teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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VHS Late Night Video Edition Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-03
Top Cast
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Jay Ellis
Sleepy Floyd
Pedro Pascal
Clint
Ben Mendelsohn
The Guy
Normani
Entice
Dominique Thorne
Barbie
Jack Champion
Lucid
Ji-young Yoo
Tina
Angus Cloud
Travis
Keir Gilchrist
Josh
Michelle Farrah Huang
Kelsey
Jordan Gomes
Lenny G
Too $hort
Narrator / The Guy's Partner
Eric “Sleepy” Floyd
Sleepy Fan
Tim Armstrong
Psytopics Actual Client
Marshawn Lynch
Bus Driver
Tom Hanks
Hank, Video Store Owner
Michael X. Sommers
Tuck
Max Carpenter
Dawson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysSundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 25, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 3, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$400K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
- Original Score
- Raphael Saadiq
- Original Title
- Freaky Tales
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $400K
- Production Studios
- MACRO, Entertainment One, Gowanus Projections
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Raphael Saadiq
Steve Condiotti, Jac Fitzgerald
Robert Komatsu
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Poppy Hanks, James Lopez, Charles D. King
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Boden
Director
Ryan Fleck
Director
Anna Boden
Writer
Ryan Fleck
Writer
Anna Boden
Producer
Ryan Fleck
Producer
Poppy Hanks
Producer
Ron Yuan
Stunt Coordinator
Rian Danielle Johnson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Serkan Semiz
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jac Fitzgerald
Director of Photography
Patti Podesta
Production Design
Robert Komatsu
Editor
Jelani Johnson
Producer
Raphael Saadiq
Original Music Composer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Violence • Injury
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freaky Tales
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What is Freaky Tales about?
In 1987 Oakland, a mysterious force guides The Town's underdogs in four interconnected tales: teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score.
Who directed Freaky Tales?
Freaky Tales was directed by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck.
Who stars in Freaky Tales?
The principal cast of Freaky Tales includes Jay Ellis, Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Normani, Dominique Thorne.
When was Freaky Tales released and how long is it?
Freaky Tales was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Freaky Tales make at the box office?
Freaky Tales grossed $400K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Freaky Tales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freaky Tales was composed by Raphael Saadiq.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Freaky Tales?
Freaky Tales holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).