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6.5 / 10(593 votes)IMDbG20061h 27m$69.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Curious George

“Show me the Monkey!”

Synopsis

When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.

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Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 10, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 23, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.4x ROI)

Production Budget

$50M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$69.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.4x

+$19.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $50MWorldwide: $69.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Matthew O'Callaghan
Screenplay & Story
Ken Kaufman, Michael McCullers
Original Score
Heitor Pereira
Original Title
Curious George
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Budget
$50M
Worldwide Gross
$69.8M
Production Studios
Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Matthew O'Callaghan

Screenplay & Story

Ken Kaufman, Michael McCullers, H.A. Rey, Mike Werb, Margret Rey, Darrell Rooney

Original Score & Music

Heitor Pereira

Film Editing

Julie Rogers

Producers

Jim Whitaker, Ron Howard, Ken Tsumura, David Bernardi, Jon Shapiro

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:H.A. ReyBook:Margret Rey

Department Leadership Roster

Heitor Pereira

Heitor Pereira

Original Music Composer

Julie Rogers

Editor

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Producer

Jon Shapiro

Producer

David Kirschner

David Kirschner

Producer

Yarrow Cheney

Yarrow Cheney

Production Design

Matthew O'Callaghan

Matthew O'Callaghan

Director

John Bermudes

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ken Kaufman

Screenplay

David 'Joey' Mildenberger

Visual Effects Supervisor

Michael McCullers

Michael McCullers

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Curious George

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Curious George about?

When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.

Who directed Curious George?

Curious George was directed by Matthew O'Callaghan.

Who stars in Curious George?

The principal cast of Curious George includes Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, David Cross, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright.

When was Curious George released and how long is it?

Curious George was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

What was the box office and production budget of Curious George?

Curious George had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $69.8M at the worldwide box office (1.4 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Curious George?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Curious George was composed by Heitor Pereira.

Is Curious George based on a book or true story?

Curious George is adapted from the following source material: Book: "H.A. Rey", Book: "Margret Rey".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Curious George?

Curious George holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).