Back to Black
“Her music. Her life. Her legacy.”
Synopsis
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-23
Top Cast
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Marisa Abela
Amy
Jack O'Connell
Blake
Eddie Marsan
Mitch
Lesley Manville
Cynthia
Juliet Cowan
Janis
Sam Buchanan
Nick Shymansky
Pete Lee-Wilson
Perfume Paul
Thelma Ruby
Great Auntie Renee
Michael S. Siegel
Uncle Harold
Matilda Thorpe
Auntie Melody
Anna Darvas
Shelley
Tracey Lushington
Jane
Ryan O'Doherty
Chris
Spike Fearn
Tyler
Harley Bird
Juliette
Francesca Henry
Chantelle
Liv Longborne
Catriona
Tuwaine Barrett
Salaam
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysTwo Riversides Film and Art Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 17, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 4, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 23, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$51M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.7x
+$21M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Taylor-Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Greenhalgh
- Original Score
- Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
- Original Title
- Back to Black
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $51M
- Production Studios
- Monumental Pictures, StudioCanal UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Matt Greenhalgh
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Polly Morgan
Martin Walsh
Debra Hayward, Alison Owen, Joe Naftalin, Nicky Kentish Barnes, Anna Marsh
Department Leadership Roster
Debra Hayward
Producer
Alison Owen
Producer
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Director
Sarah Greenwood
Production Design
Martin Walsh
Editor
Nick Cave
Original Music Composer
Warren Ellis
Original Music Composer
Nicky Kentish Barnes
Producer
Polly Morgan
Director of Photography
PC Williams
Costume Design
Matt Greenhalgh
Screenplay
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.
Drug Consumption • Sexuality
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 Back to Black
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Back to Black about?
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Who directed Back to Black?
Back to Black was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Who stars in Back to Black?
The principal cast of Back to Black includes Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville, Juliet Cowan.
When was Back to Black released and how long is it?
Back to Black was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Back to Black?
Back to Black had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $51M at the worldwide box office (1.7 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Back to Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back to Black was composed by Nick Cave, Warren Ellis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back to Black?
Back to Black holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; 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.).