The Faculty
1998
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Synopsis
When some very creepy things start happening around school, the kids at Herrington High make the chilling discovery that confirms their worst suspicions: their teachers really are from another planet!
Key facts
Cast
Josh Hartnett, Elijah Wood, Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Shawn Hatosy, Laura Harris, Robert Patrick, Bebe Neuwirth
Original language
English
First release
December 25, 1998 (Canada)
Production companies
Dimension Films
Home video distributors
Dimension Home Video (United States)
Setting
Ohio
Crew
Screenplay
Kevin Williamson
Producer
Elizabeth Avellan, Robert Rodriguez, Tamara Smith
Cinematography
Enrique Chediak
Editing
Robert Rodriguez
Music
Marco Beltrami
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- The Rio Grind Film Festival 2026
- Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2025 - Smells Like Teen Spirit
- Mayhem Film Festival 2023 - Features
- Overlook Film Festival 2019 - Special site-specific screening (with Q&A)
Titles
| Original title | The Faculty | |
| Québec French title | Les Ensaignants |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Dimension Home Video (cat. no. 15972) | 1999, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Faculty - Music From The Dimension Motion Picture (1998) | 2 releases, 2019: WARGOD |
| CD | The Faculty - Music From The Dimension Motion Picture (1998) | 13 releases, 1998-1999: Columbia, SME Records, Sony Music Soundtrax |
| CD | The Faculty (Original Motion Picture Score) - Marco Beltrami, Kevin Manthei, Bill Abbott (2000) | 3 releases, 2000-2023: Intrada, RDAF CD |
| Cassette | The Faculty - Music From The Dimension Motion Picture (1998) | 5 releases, 1998-1999: Columbia |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | December 25, 1998 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 25, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 11, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 25, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Norway | March 26, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | March 26, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Spain | March 31, 1999 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | April 1, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | April 2, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | April 8, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | April 8, 1999 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | April 9, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | April 9, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Germany | April 22, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Austria | April 23, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | April 23, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | April 23, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | April 23, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | April 30, 1999 |
| Theatrical | KW | May 19, 1999 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | May 20, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | May 21, 1999 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | May 22, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Finland | May 28, 1999 |
| Theatrical | France | June 2, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | June 3, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | June 16, 1999 |
| Theatrical | El Salvador | June 18, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | June 25, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Greece | July 5, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | July 9, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Poland | August 6, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Japan | August 7, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | September 16, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | September 30, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | October 8, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | November 26, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 23, 2001 |
| Television | Netherlands | April 30, 2002 |
| Television | France | April 6, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 18 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1999 15972 |
| Home video | United States | June 22, 1999 |
| Home video | Netherlands | February 9, 2005 |
| Home video | Netherlands | September 7, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | Robert Rodriguez |
| Cast | Josh Hartnett (Zeke), Elijah Wood (Casey), Jordana Brewster (Delilah), Clea DuVall (Stokely), Shawn Hatosy (Stan), Laura Harris (Marybeth), Robert Patrick (Coach Willis), Bebe Neuwirth (Principal Drake), Famke Janssen (Miss Burke), Piper Laurie (Mrs. Olson), Salma Hayek Pinault (Nurse Harper), Jon Stewart (Mr. Furlong), Daniel von Bargen (Mr. Tate), Susan Willis (Mrs. Brummel), Christopher McDonald (Casey's Dad), Libby Villari (Casey's Mom), Usher (Gabe), Jon Abrahams (F*%# You Boy), Summer Phoenix (F*%# You Girl), Danny Masterson (F*%# Up #1), Wiley Wiggins (F*%# Up #2), Pete Janssen (Meat), Tina Rodriguez (Tattoo Girl), Harry Jay Knowles (Mr. Knowles), Donna Casey (Tina), Louis Black (Mr. Lewis), Eric Jungmann (Freshman #1), Chris Viteychuk (Freshman #2), Jim Johnston (P.E. Teacher), Duane Martin (Officer #1), Katherine Willis (Officer #2), Mike Lutz (Hornet Mascot), Douglas Aarniokoski (Brun Coach), Michelle Fairbanks (Student (uncredited)), Kidada Jones (Venus (uncredited)), Heath Young (Student / Football Fan (uncredited)), Michael Bliss (News Camera Man (uncredited)), R.C. Keene (Football Fan (uncredited)), Eric Vespe (Geek (uncredited)), Brad Schreiber (Hornet Football Player (uncredited)), Tony Tamayo (Football Game Attendee (uncredited)), Cassandra L. Small (School Office Clerk (uncredited)), Rick Olmos (Football Fan (uncredited)), Dannie Helen Loraine Knowles (Tatooed Pierced Girl #2 (uncredited)), Jason May (Biology Student (uncredited)), Jarrell Jay Knowles (Football Fan (uncredited)), Ray Melendez (Student (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Kevin Williamson |
| Story | Bruce Kimmel, David Wechter |
| Producer | Elizabeth Avellan, Robert Rodriguez, Tamara Smith |
| Executive producer | Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein |
| Cinematography | Enrique Chediak |
| Editing | Robert Rodriguez |
| Music | Marco Beltrami |
| Production design | Cary White |
| Visual effects | Brian Jennings |
| Sound | Steve Boeddeker |
| Costumes | Michael T. Boyd |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
