Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)
English crime thriller film directed by Drew Goddard
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m 141 min
- Released
- 12 October 2018
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Bad Times at the El Royale has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 12 October 2018. It is directed by Drew Goddard and stars Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo and Dakota Johnson.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Drew Goddard
- Cast
- Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Cailee Spaeny, Lewis Pullman, Nick Offerman, Chris Hemsworth, Xavier Dolan, Shea Whigham, Charles Halford
- Cinematography
- Seamus McGarvey
- Editing
- Lisa Lassek
- Music
- Michael Giacchino
- Written by
- Drew Goddard
- Produced by
- Drew Goddard, Jeremy Latcham
- Production
- 20th Century Studios
- Distribution
- 20th Century Studios, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Award
- Saturn Award for Best Thriller Film
- Set in
- California, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 12 October 2018
- First shown
- 5 October 2018 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Bad Times at the El Royale?
Bad Times at the El Royale has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes, or 141 min.
When did Bad Times at the El Royale release?
Bad Times at the El Royale released on 12 October 2018.
Who directed Bad Times at the El Royale?
Bad Times at the El Royale is directed by Drew Goddard.
Who is in the cast of Bad Times at the El Royale?
The cast of Bad Times at the El Royale includes Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Cailee Spaeny and Lewis Pullman.
Where can I watch Bad Times at the El Royale online?
Bad Times at the El Royale streams on Disney+.
What is Bad Times at the El Royale rated in the US?
Bad Times at the El Royale is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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