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Cast
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  • Tom Hanks

    Tom Hanks

    Thomas Schell

  • Sandra Bullock

    Sandra Bullock

    Linda Schell

  • Thomas Horn

    Thomas Horn

    Oskar Schell

  • Max Von Sydow

    Max Von Sydow

    The Renter

  • Viola Davis

    Viola Davis

    Abby Black

  • John Goodman

    John Goodman

    Stan the Doorman

  • Jeffrey Wright

    Jeffrey Wright

    William Black

  • Zoe Caldwell

    Zoe Caldwell

    Oskar's Grandmother

Credits
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  • Stephen Daldry

    Stephen Daldry

    Director

  • Eric Roth

    Eric Roth

    Screenwriter

  • Scott Rudin

    Scott Rudin

    Producer

  • Celia D. Costas

    Celia D. Costas

    Executive Producer

  • Mark Roybal

    Mark Roybal

    Executive Producer

  • Nora Skinner

    Nora Skinner

    Executive Producer

  • Tarik Karam

    Tarik Karam

    Co-Producer

  • Chris Menges

    Chris Menges

    Director of Photography

Latest News

  1. 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' Wins Best Literary Adaptation Prize

    'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' Wins Best Literary Adaptation Prize

    3:05 am PDT 9/21/2012
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    The Frankfurt Book Fair will honor the film's British director, Stephen Daldry at a ceremony on October 12. READ MORE

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  2. Edinburgh International Film Festival Unveils 2012 Industry Lineup

    Edinburgh International Film Festival Unveils 2012 Industry Lineup

    8:22 am PDT 6/11/2012
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    Oscar-winning cinematographer Chris Menges is lined up for a one-on-one career interview with fellow craftsman Seamus McGarvey during this year's fest. READ MORE

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  3. 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked' Tops Home Entertainment Charts

    'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked' Tops Home Entertainment Charts

    5:16 pm PDT 4/4/2012
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    Oscar nominee "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" debuts at No. 4 on DVD sales list. READ MORE

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  4. Local Documentary 'Barely Passing' Trounces Oscar Pics at Mexican Box Office

    Local Documentary 'Barely Passing' Trounces Oscar Pics at Mexican Box Office

    4:18 pm PST 2/27/2012
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    The Mexican film De Panzazo raked in $870,000 on its opening weekend and pulled off an impressive feat for a locally-produced documentary: it outperformed several Oscar contenders. READ MORE

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  5. Watch Video THR's Oscar Nominees' Night Lounge Interviews

    THR's Oscar Nominees' Night Lounge Interviews

    8:38 pm PST 2/24/2012
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    Oscar nominees Aaron Sorkin, Demian Bichir, Max von Sydow and more stop by the one-on-one lounge inside THR's Nominees Night party. READ MORE

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  6. Max von Sydow 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' Nominees Night

    3:03 pm PST 2/24/2012
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    Supporting actor nominee Max von Sydow on 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.' READ MORE

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  7. Fash Track
    Jessica Chastain Talks Paris Couture, Oscar Gowns at THR's Nominees Night 2012

    Jessica Chastain Talks Paris Couture, Oscar Gowns at THR's Nominees Night 2012

    2:51 pm PST 2/24/2012
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    The Oscar nominee says she hasn't yet made her final decision on her gown-of-choice for Sunday's Academy Awards. READ MORE

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  8. Max von Sydow Nominees Night 2012

    12:55 am PST 2/24/2012
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    Max von Sydow, nominated for his supporting role in "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," says he's keeping his Oscar picks a secret. READ MORE

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  9. Foreign Box Office: 'Journey 2' Repeats as No. 1 Overseas

    Foreign Box Office: 'Journey 2' Repeats as No. 1 Overseas

    2:49 pm PST 2/19/2012
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    "This Means War" opens No. 2 and "Extremely Loud" treads quietly in 10-market offshore debut, but overall weekend action is listless overseas. READ MORE

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  10. Berlin 2012: Film Festival Actors Roundtable

    Berlin 2012: Film Festival Actors Roundtable

    5:38 pm PST 2/12/2012
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    Charlotte Rampling on being forced into acting, Max von Sydow on the challenges of performing in a foreign tongue and tales from the casting couch. READ MORE

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  11. Berlin 2012: Max von Sydow and Thomas Horn Share Rapturous Reception as 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' Debuts

    Berlin 2012: Max von Sydow and Thomas Horn Share Rapturous Reception as 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' Debuts

    12:35 pm PST 2/10/2012
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    Director Stephen Daldry shares limelight with two actors from his Oscar-nominated fourth film. READ MORE

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  12. Berlin 2012: Stephen Daldry Q&A

    Berlin 2012: Stephen Daldry Q&A

    6:21 am PST 2/10/2012
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    The acclaimed British helmer discusses his Berlin entry (and Oscar nominee) "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," why he loves Berlin and where he was on 9/11. READ MORE

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  13. Warner Bros., Sky Deutschland Extend Licensing Deal Through 2015

    Warner Bros., Sky Deutschland Extend Licensing Deal Through 2015

    4:13 am PST 1/31/2012
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    The new agreement includes WB titles such as "J. Edgar" and "The Dark Knight Rises." READ MORE

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  14. Oscar Box Office: 'Artist,' 'Hugo' and 'Descendants' Expanding After Noms

    Oscar Box Office: 'Artist,' 'Hugo' and 'Descendants' Expanding After Noms

    7:04 pm PST 1/24/2012
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    A number of films will try to parlay key nominations into a boost at the box office. READ MORE

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  15. Box Office Report: 'Underworld 4' Wins Friday With $9.4 Mil, 'Red Tails' Flies With $6 Mil

    Box Office Report: 'Underworld 4' Wins Friday With $9.4 Mil, 'Red Tails' Flies With $6 Mil

    8:39 am PST 1/21/2012
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    "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" grosses $3.2 million as it expands nationwide; Steven Soderbergh's 'Haywire' comes in No. 5 after scoring D+ CinemaScore. READ MORE

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  16. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Trailer

    12:30 pm PST 1/16/2012
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    Trailer for "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" starring Sandra Bullock and Tom Hanks. READ MORE

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  17. 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' Child Actor Discovered on Teen 'Jeopardy!'

    'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' Child Actor Discovered on Teen 'Jeopardy!'

    4:49 pm PST 1/9/2012
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    Three-time Oscar directing nominee Stephen Daldry makes a high-risk bet on the 9/11 drama. READ MORE

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  18. The Race
    Writers Guild of America to Honor Eric Roth With Its Laurel Award

    Writers Guild of America to Honor Eric Roth With Its Laurel Award

    11:28 am PST 1/9/2012
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    The screenwriter of both "Forrest Gump" and "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" will receive the lifetime achievement award on Feb. 19. READ MORE

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  19. The Race
    FEINBERG & FRIENDS, Ep. 11: Scott and Annette Insdorf, Columbia's Director of Undergraduate Film Studies, on the Race (Audio)

    FEINBERG & FRIENDS, Ep. 11: Scott and Annette Insdorf, Columbia's Director of Undergraduate Film Studies, on the Race (Audio)

    12:16 pm PST 1/6/2012
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    A discussion about the PGA, WGA, and ADG noms, the race for best foreign language film and the tenuous best pic status of "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close." READ MORE

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  20. Risky Business
    Rogue Campaign or Vandalism? 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' Poster Defaced

    Rogue Campaign or Vandalism? 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' Poster Defaced

    12:13 pm PST 12/31/2011
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    The sign criticizes the film's dramatization of the Sept. 11 attacks, calling it "tediously boring." READ MORE

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Summary

Oskar (Thomas Horn), who lost his father (Tom Hanks) in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, is convinced that his dad left a final message for him somewhere in the city. Upon finding a mysterious key in his father's closet, Oskar sets out in search of the lock it fits. Feeling disconnected from his grieving mother (Sandra Bullock) and driven by a tirelessly active mind, Oskar has a journey of discovery that takes him beyond his loss and leads to a greater understanding of the world.

Company Info

  • Warner Bros. Pictures Domestic Theatrical Distributor
  • Scott Rudin Productions Production Company