Synopsis
Brandon, a thirty-something man living in New York, eludes intimacy with women but feeds his deepest desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his younger sister temporarily moves into his apartment, stirring up bitter memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's life, like his fragile mind, gets out of control.
Key facts
Cast
Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie, Lucy Walters, Mari-Ange Ramirez, Alex Manette, Hannah Ware
Original language
English
First release
October 2, 2011 (Switzerland)
Production companies
HanWay Films, See-Saw Films, UK Film Council, Film4
Awards
European Film Award for Best Cinematographer, European Film Award for Best Editor
Setting
Manhattan
Filming locations
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
Abi Morgan, Steve McQueen
Producer
Emile Sherman, Iain Canning
Cinematography
Sean Bobbitt
Editing
Joe Walker
Music
Harry Escott
Special makeup effects
Craig Lindberg
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Independent Spirit Awards 2012 generic
- Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 2012 generic - Migliore film europeo
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2011 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2011 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2011 generic
Releases & classifications
| Streaming | Switzerland | October 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | China | October 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Canada | December 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | France | December 7, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | January 6, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | January 11, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Germany | January 13, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Finland | January 13, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 13, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | January 13, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Italy | January 13, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Norway | January 13, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | February 3, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 9, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Greece | February 9, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | February 9, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Spain | February 17, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | February 23, 2012 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | February 23, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Russia | February 23, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Poland | February 24, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Germany | February 29, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 1, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | March 1, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | March 8, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | March 8, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | March 9, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 10, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Malta | March 14, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Israel | March 15, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | March 16, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | March 16, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | April 12, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | April 26, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Chile | May 3, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Peru | May 10, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | May 10, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | May 18, 2012 |
| Streaming | Netherlands | June 4, 2012 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | December 24, 2013 |
| Streaming | Netherlands | April 15, 2015 |
| Television | France | February 15, 2016 |
| Streaming | France | July 1, 2016 |
| Streaming | France | June 1, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | April 11, 2024 |
| Television | France | September 4, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | NC-17 |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | France | April 18, 2012 |
| Home video | France | September 2, 2020 |
| Home video | France | November 4, 2020 |
Full credits
| Director | Steve McQueen |
| Cast | Michael Fassbender (Brandon), Carey Mulligan (Sissy), James Badge Dale (David), Nicole Beharie (Marianne), Lucy Walters (Woman on Subway Train), Mari-Ange Ramirez (Alexa), Alex Manette (Steven), Hannah Ware (Samantha), Elizabeth Masucci (Elizabeth), Rachel Farrar (Rachel), Loren Omer (Loren), Lauren Tyrrell (Hostess), Marta Milans (Cocktail Waitress), Jake Siciliano (Skype Son), Robert Montano (Waiter), Charisse Bellante (Live Chat Woman), Amy Hargreaves (Hotel Lover), Anna Rose Hopkins (Carly), Chazz Menendez (Muscular Boyfriend), Carl Low (Bouncer), Calamity Chang (Late Night Lover #1), Deedee Luxe (Late Night Lover #2), Stanley Mathis (Conductor), Wenne Alton Davis (Police Officer), Stanley Wayne Mathis (Conductor), Kate Dearing (Neighbor (uncredited)), Briana Marin (Waitress (uncredited)), Stephane Nicoli (New Yorker (uncredited)), Barbara Vincent (The Standard Hotel Guest (uncredited)), Ryan Wolfson (Bartender (Ryan) (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Abi Morgan, Steve McQueen |
| Producer | Emile Sherman, Iain Canning |
| Executive producer | Peter Hampden, Robert Walak, Tessa Ross, Tim Haslam |
| Cinematography | Sean Bobbitt |
| Editing | Joe Walker |
| Music | Harry Escott |
| Production design | Judy Becker |
| Special makeup effects | Craig Lindberg |
| Visual effects | Sean Farrow |
| Sound | Glenn Freemantle |
Additional data: TMDB.
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