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  • Suraj Sharma

    Suraj Sharma

    Piscine Molitor "Pi" Patel

  • Gérard Depardieu

    Gérard Depardieu

    The Chef

  • Tabu

    Tabu

    Pi's Mother

  • Irrfan Khan

    Irrfan Khan

    Adult Pi

  • Adil Hussain

    Adil Hussain

    Pi's Father

  • Rafe Spall

    Rafe Spall

    The Writer

Credits
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  • Ang Lee

    Ang Lee

    Director / Producer

  • David Magee

    David Magee

    Screenwriter

  • Yann Martel

    Yann Martel

    Author

  • Gil Netter

    Gil Netter

    Producer

  • David Womark

    David Womark

    Producer

  • Thia Montroy

    Thia Montroy

    Co-Producer

  • Dean Georgaris

    Dean Georgaris

    Executive Producer

  • Claudio Miranda

    Claudio Miranda

    Director of Photography

Latest News

  1. Behind the Screen
    Watch Video 'Life of Pi' VFX Supervisor on Board for 'Warcraft' Movie

    'Life of Pi' VFX Supervisor on Board for 'Warcraft' Movie

    11:34 am PDT 4/26/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    UPDATED: Bill Westenhofer won his second Oscar in February for Ang Lee's film. READ MORE

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  2. Behind the Screen
    Academy to Examine 'Life of Pi' VFX in May Program

    Academy to Examine 'Life of Pi' VFX in May Program

    8:45 pm PDT 4/23/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    The panel will include Oscar-winning VFX artists Bill Westenhofer, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R. Elliott and Oscar-winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda. READ MORE

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  3. 'Life of Pi's' Suraj Sharma Joins Disney Baseball Drama 'Million Dollar Arm'

    'Life of Pi's' Suraj Sharma Joins Disney Baseball Drama 'Million Dollar Arm'

    11:16 am PDT 4/17/2013
    • Tatiana Siegel
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    The film, which stars Jon Hamm, will mark the actor's first major role post-"Pi." READ MORE

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  4. In the Magazine
    NAB: Get Ready to Junk Your HDTV

    NAB: Get Ready to Junk Your HDTV

    7:00 am PDT 4/5/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    The annual broadcast trade show, from April 6-11, the industry will learn about the challenges of upgrading to Ultra HDTV while viewing demonstrations of the new supersharp 4k format. READ MORE

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  5. Prana to Acquire Rhythm & Hues

    Prana to Acquire Rhythm & Hues

    10:29 pm PDT 3/28/2013
    • THR Staff
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    A court hearing on confirmation is scheduled for Friday. READ MORE

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  6. Future of Rhythm & Hues Still Undecided

    Future of Rhythm & Hues Still Undecided

    4:36 pm PDT 3/28/2013
    • THR Staff
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    The bankruptcy auction, which kicked off Wednesday morning and proceeded until 2 a.m., started up again Thursday afternoon. READ MORE

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  7. German Box Office Strong in First Quarter Thanks to 'Django Unchained', Local Comedies

    German Box Office Strong in First Quarter Thanks to 'Django Unchained', Local Comedies

    4:16 am PDT 3/28/2013
    • Scott Roxborough
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    Quentin Tarantino's bloody Western has earned an estimated $50 million in Germany. READ MORE

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  8. Ang Lee Tells Wannabe 3D Filmmakers: 'Trust No One'

    Ang Lee Tells Wannabe 3D Filmmakers: 'Trust No One'

    9:40 am PDT 3/27/2013
    • Stuart Kemp
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    The "Life of Pi" director says the format is in its infancy and that he wants to be a trailblazer if and when he "can afford it." READ MORE

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  9. Watch Video 'Guardians' Tops 'Life of Pi' on Home Entertainment Charts

    'Guardians' Tops 'Life of Pi' on Home Entertainment Charts

    4:51 pm PDT 3/20/2013
    • Thomas K. Arnold
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    "Wreck-It Ralph" falls to No. 3 after a chart-topping debut the previous week. READ MORE

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  10. VFX Artists to Hold 'Pi Day' Town Hall Meeting

    VFX Artists to Hold 'Pi Day' Town Hall Meeting

    11:01 am PDT 3/14/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    Thursday’s multi-city discussions aim to address the troubled visual effects business. READ MORE

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  11. In the Magazine
    Why VFX Houses Lose Money on Big Movies (Guest Column)

    Why VFX Houses Lose Money on Big Movies (Guest Column)

    5:00 am PST 3/7/2013
    • Scott Ross
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    Ex-Digital Domain CEO and founder Scott Ross says relentless cost pressure from studios is tearing the industry apart. READ MORE

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  12. Imax China to Stop Signing Exclusive One-Film Deals

    Imax China to Stop Signing Exclusive One-Film Deals

    8:38 pm PST 3/5/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    The chain plans to end the long-running convention of screening only one film at any given time on its 112 screens across the country. READ MORE

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  13. Oscar Box Office: 'Life of Pi,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Argo' Enjoy Post-Win Bumps

    Oscar Box Office: 'Life of Pi,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Argo' Enjoy Post-Win Bumps

    1:08 pm PST 3/3/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    "Django Unchained" also makes gains following the Feb. 24 Academy Awards ceremony. READ MORE

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  14. Effects Community Mobilizes at Hollywood Protest

    Effects Community Mobilizes at Hollywood Protest

    9:38 am PST 2/26/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    “Human beings are being put out of work to get these effects done at a dirt-cheap rate," says one recent Rhythm & Hues casualty. READ MORE

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  15. The Race
    What Really Happened at the Oscars (Analysis)

    What Really Happened at the Oscars (Analysis)

    10:07 pm PST 2/25/2013
    • Scott Feinberg
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    THR's awards analyst on Sunday night's show and the six months that led up to it. READ MORE

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  16. International Awards Season to Continue With Limited Oscar Winners' Presence

    International Awards Season to Continue With Limited Oscar Winners' Presence

    4:24 am PST 2/25/2013
    • Georg Szalai
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    Hollywood awards season may be over, but the German Film Awards, Italy's Donatellos and the Asian Film Awards are yet to be handed out. READ MORE

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  17. Oscars 2013: Asia Celebrates Ang Lee's Best Director Win

    Oscars 2013: Asia Celebrates Ang Lee's Best Director Win

    12:38 am PST 2/25/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
    • Nyay Bhushan
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    A government official in the director's native Taiwan praises his accomplishment, while Indian stars tweet in delight over Lee's statement in Hindi during his acceptance speech. READ MORE

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  18. Oscars 2013: Ang Lee Pulls Off Major Upset, Beating Steven Spielberg for Best Director

    Oscars 2013: Ang Lee Pulls Off Major Upset, Beating Steven Spielberg for Best Director

    10:48 pm PST 2/24/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Lee's "Life of Pi" scored four Oscars, the most of the evening; the 3D epic has earned nearly $583.4 million worldwide. READ MORE

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  19. Oscars 2013: Adele's 'Skyfall' Wins for Best Original Song

    Oscars 2013: Adele's 'Skyfall' Wins for Best Original Song

    8:29 pm PST 2/24/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    Mychael Danna's "Life of Pi" score took top honors in Sunday's other music category. READ MORE

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  20. Oscars 2013: 'Life of Pi' Cinematographer Calls Rhythm & Hues Bankruptcy Woes 'Really Hard'

    Oscars 2013: 'Life of Pi' Cinematographer Calls Rhythm & Hues Bankruptcy Woes 'Really Hard'

    7:36 pm PST 2/24/2013
    • Tim Appelo
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    Claudio Miranda, who won a trophy on Sunday night, said that "I would hope that we could really support our effects companies, so we're not just riding the hairy edge of profit." READ MORE

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Summary

The story of an Indian boy named Pi, a zookeeper's son who finds himself in the company of a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger after a shipwrecked sends them adrift in the Pacific Ocean.

Company Info

  • Fox 2000 Studio
  • Gil Netter Productions Production Company
  • Haishang Films Production Company