Demolition Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 30, 2016

Demolition

Release Date: Friday, April 8, 2016 Limited

Director: Jean-Marc Vallee

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal • Naomi Watts • Chris Cooper • Wass Stevens

R Comedy 1 hr, 40 m

3.17 / 5.0

35% WILL SEE 65% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment banker, struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Despite pressure from his father in law Phil (Chris Cooper) to pull it together, Davis continues to unravel. What starts as a complaint letter to a vending machine company turns into a series of letters revealing startling personal admissions. Davis’ letters catch the attention of customer service rep Karen (Naomi Watts) and, amidst emotional and financial burdens of her own, the two form an unlikely connection. With the help of Karen and her son Chris (Judah Lewis), Davis starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew.

Comedy Drama Romance

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Who stars in Demolition – Cast List

Jake Gyllenhaal
The Bride!, Remain
Naomi Watts
The Friend, Emmanuelle
Chris Cooper
The Town, The History of Sound
W
Wass Stevens
... Jimmy

Ava's Possessions, Chuck

Who is making Demolition – Crew List

A look at Demolition behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jean-Marc Vallee last helmed The Dallas Buyers Club and The Young Victoria. The film's writer Bryan Sipe last penned The Choice and The Kid Who Knew Too Much.

Director: Jean-Marc Vallee
Screenwriter: Bryan Sipe
Producers: Lianne Halfon
John Malkovich
Bryan Sipe

Studios: Searchlight Pictures
Production Company: Mr. Mudd Productions
Right of Way Films

Production – What we know about the Demolition

Key Facts

The script was on the 2007 Black List.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2015

Completed

Changed Demolition movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Jean-Marc Vallée and Mr. Mudd Productions are developing the Black List screenplay by Bryan Sipe.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language, some sexual references, drug use and disturbing behavior
Runtime: 1 hr, 40 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Demolition Trailers and Clips

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Demolition Release Date: When was the film released?

Demolition was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 8 , 2016. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including The Boss, Hardcore Henry and The Invitation. As a limited release, Demolition was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.