The Canyons
Synopsis
The discovery of an illicit love affair leads two young Angelenos on a violent, sexually charged tour through the dark side of human nature.
The Canyons (2013) is a 1h 39min thriller feature film by Paul Schrader. The discovery of an illicit love affair leads two young Angelenos on a violent, sexually charged tour through the dar...
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Festival History
- Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2013 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | August 2, 2013 |
| Theatrical | United States | August 2, 2013 |
| Streaming | United States | August 2, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | August 13, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Italy | November 14, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | November 28, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Japan | January 18, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | January 24, 2014 |
| Theatrical | France | March 19, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | May 9, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | May 22, 2014 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | September 5, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Chile | August 7, 2016 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | Germany | March 17, 2014 |
| Home video | France | March 19, 2014 |
| Home video | Netherlands | May 6, 2014 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | May 12, 2014 |
| Home video | Sweden | May 14, 2014 |
| Home video | Egypt | April 27, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Paul Schrader |
| Cast | Nolan Gerard Funk (Ryan), Lindsay Lohan (Tara), James Deen (Christian), Amanda Brooks (Gina), Tenille Houston (Cynthia), Gus Van Sant (Dr. Campbell), Jarod Einsohn (Hoodie Guy), Danny Wylde (Reed), Victor of Aquitaine (Randall), Jim Boeven (Jon), Philip Pavel (Erik), Lily LaBeau (Young Hot Girl), Thomas Trussell (Young Hot Guy), Alex Ashbaugh (David), Chris Schellenger (Jaden), Lauren Schacher (Caitlin), Diana Gitelman (Receptionist), Andres De La Fuente (Photographer), Lucy Donovan (Background Perfomer), Michelle LaRue (Background Perfomer), Ashli Haynes (Background Perfomer), Annette Grubin (Background Perfomer), Melissa Goette (Background Perfomer), Amanda Gaulick (Background Perfomer), Catherine Castillo (Background Perfomer), Josh Laurence (Background Perfomer), Steven Aripez (Background Perfomer), Adams Brady (Background Perfomer), Tina Carranza (Background Perfomer), Leslie Brady (Background Perfomer), Kamal T. Cooper (Background Perfomer), Evan Deverian (Background Perfomer), Jeremy Feit (Background Perfomer), Eric Gruber (Background Perfomer), Daniel Martinez (Background Perfomer), Hayley McCune (Background Perfomer), Kayla Summers (Background Perfomer), Matthew Hoffman (Matthew Hoffman (uncredited)), Kurt Kittleson (Bar Patron (uncredited)), Sandra Rosko (Bar Patron (uncredited)), Brad Schelden (Security Guard (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Bret Easton Ellis |
| Producer | Braxton Pope |
| Executive producer | Paul Hunter |
| Cinematography | John DeFazio |
| Editing | Tim Silano |
| Music | Brendan Canning |
| Production design | Stephanie J. Gordon |
| Visual effects | Ken Locsmandi |
| Costumes | Keely Crum |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
