Poor Things (2023)
English thriller film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m 141 min
- Released
- 8 December 2023
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Poor Things has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 8 December 2023. It is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Ramy Youssef.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Yorgos Lanthimos
- Cast
- Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Mark Ruffalo, Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott, Margaret Qualley, Suzy Bemba, Kathryn Hunter, Hanna Schygulla, Vicki Pepperdine, Keeley Forsyth
- Cinematography
- Robbie Ryan
- Editing
- Yorgos Mavropsaridis
- Music
- Jerskin Fendrix
- Written by
- Tony McNamara
- Produced by
- Yorgos Lanthimos, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Emma Stone
- Production
- Film4 Productions, Element Pictures, TSG Entertainment
- Distribution
- Searchlight Pictures, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $93.5 million
- Awards
- Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy; Golden Lion; Academy Award for Best Production Design; Amanda Award for Best Foreign Feature Film; FIPRESCI Grand Prix
- Based on
- Poor Things
- Set in
- London, Lisbon, Alexandria, Paris
- Filmed in
- Hungary, Glasgow
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 8 December 2023
- First shown
- 1 September 2023 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 Poor Things?
Poor Things has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes, or 141 min.
When did Poor Things release?
Poor Things released on 8 December 2023.
Who directed Poor Things?
Poor Things is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
Who is in the cast of Poor Things?
The cast of Poor Things includes Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Mark Ruffalo, Jerrod Carmichael and Christopher Abbott.
Where can I watch Poor Things online?
Poor Things streams on Disney+.
How much did Poor Things earn at the box office?
Poor Things grossed $93.5 million on a budget of $35 million.
What is Poor Things rated in the US?
Poor Things is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Poor Things based on a true story or a book?
Poor Things is based on Poor Things.
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