The Fabelmans
A young boy’s fascination with cinema ignites a lifelong passion for filmmaking that drives him to capture his family’s triumphs and tragedies, forcing him to confront the weight of artistic ambition against the fragile bonds of home.
“Capture every moment.”
Synopsis
Set in post-World War II Arizona, the story follows young Sammy Fabelman as he develops a passion for filmmaking during his adolescence. However, his journey is complicated by the discovery of a devastating family secret, leading him to examine how cinema can reveal deeper truths.
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The scale of the collaboration
A crew of 311+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Sarah BrosharShot by Janusz KaminskiScored by John WilliamsDesigned by Rick CarterSound by Brian ChumneyCostumes by Mark BridgesStunts by Shauna DugginsVFX by Brian Barlettani
Box Office
2022 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.1× its budget
Why 2.5×?
Cinemas keep roughly half of every ticket sold, and a wide release’s marketing often costs about as much again as the film — so a movie needs to gross around 2.5× its production budget just to break even theatrically. It’s a rule of thumb, not the studio’s ledger (home video and streaming come later).
Worldwide gross
$45.6M
US & Canada: $17.3M — 38% of worldwide · International: $28.3M (62%)
Opening weekend: $162K — 1% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $220K — 1% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 4 theaters
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Also known as
- Die Fabelmansde
- (English)The Fabelmans
Release dates around the world5 countries · showhide
- CanadaSep 10, 2022
- FranceOct 18, 2022
- ItalyOct 19, 2022
- GreeceNov 3, 2022
- United StatesNov 6, 2022
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Cast & Crew
311 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Michelle Williams
as Mitzi Fabelman
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as Mitzi Fabelman
Gabriel Labelle
as Sammy Fabelman
Paul Dano
as Burt Fabelman
Judd Hirsch
as Uncle Boris
Seth Rogen
as Bennie Loewy
Mateo Zoryan
as Younger Sammy Fabelman
Keeley Karsten
as Natalie Fabelman
Alina Brace
as Younger Natalie Fabelman
Julia Butters
as Reggie Fabelman
Birdie Borria
as Younger Reggie Fabelman
Sophia Kopera
as Lisa Fabelman
Supporting cast
72Jeannie Berlin
as Hadassah Fabelman
Robin Bartlett
as Tina Schildkraut
Sam Rechner
as Logan Hall
Oakes Fegley
as Chad Thomas
Chloe East
as Monica Sherwood
Isabelle Kusman
as Claudia Denning
Chandler Lovelle
as Renee
Gustavo Escobar
as Sal
Nicolas Cantu
as Hark
Cooper Dodson
as Turkey
Gabriel Bateman
as Roger
Stephen Matthew Smith
as Angelo
James Urbaniak
as Grand View High School Principal
Alex Quijano
as Grand View High School PE Coach
Kalama Epstein
as Barry
Connor Trinneer
as Phil Newhart
Lane Factor
as Dean
Greg Grunberg
as Bernie Fein
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as John Ford
Jan Hoag
as Nona
Carlos Javier Castillo
as Camera Store Clerk
Ezra Buzzington
as Camera Store Clerk #2
Paul Chepikian
as Pinnacle Peak Owner
Brinly Marum
as Janet Benedict
Mason Bumba
as Stunt Soldier Boy
Mary M Flynn
as Singer #1
Adriel Porter
as Singer #2
Tia Nalls
as Singer #3
Larkin Campbell
as Scout Father
Harper Dustin
as Natalie Photo Double
Crystal The Monkey
as Bennie the Monkey
Nikolai Bazan
as Boy Scout
Jared Becker
as Lead Guitarist
Art Bonilla
as Taxi Driver
Nicco Caruso
as Prom Date
Colt Carville
as Boy Scout
Ari Davis
as Theatre Patron
Deborah Dir
as Theatre Patron
Ure Egbuho
as Theater Patron
April Elize
as Classmate
Kendal Evans
as Balloon Girl
Seth Fuentes
as Student
Alejandro Fuenzalida
as Boy Scout
Samantha Rose Gomez
as Boy Scout Sibling
Andrew Goodman
as Pedestrian, Theater Patron
Phoebe Grant
as Student
Colby Groce
as Theater Patron
Sarah Hamilton
as Senior Classmate
Cat Heinen
as High School Student
Orion Hunter
as Boy Scout
Cody Mitchell Key
as Boy Scout
Jake Kidwell
as Volleyball Player
Julian Lerma
as Boy Scout in Theater
Marissa Mcbride
as Senior Classmate
Jack Mclaglen
as German Soldier & Boy Scout
Malachi Mickelonis
as Student
Cody Ryan Miller
as Chad's Teammate
Jonathan Moorwood
as Chad's Posse
Vera Myers
as Senior Classmate
Nick W Nicholson
as Teacher
Molly Renze
as Driver
Paige Robberstad
as Cheerleader
Brandon Keith Rogers
as Senior Class Member
Julyah Rose
as Theater-Goer
Lucy Schmidt
as Sammy's Classmate
Rob Shiells
as Chad's Posse
Nicole Singh
as Student
Taylor Stone
as Senior Classmate
Meredith Vancuyk
as Student
Trang Vo
as Highschool Friend
Max David Weinberg
as Student
Nicole Alicia Xavier
as Sammy's Classmate
Directors
2Writers
2Producers
18Anne Spielberg
the producers wish to thank
Brian Barlettani
visual effects producer: ILM
Brittani Lindman
associate producer
Carla Raij
executive producer
Dean Elizabeth Daley
the producers wish to thank
Dino Everett
the producers wish to thank
Emma Elgort
associate producer (as Emma Molz)
Jill Brooks
visual effects executive producer: ILM
Josh Mclaglen
executive producer
Julian Mcdougald
digital intermediate producer: Technicolor
Kristie Macosko Krieger
Producer, producer (p.g.a)
Mark Harris
the producers wish to thank
Melissa Espina
visual effects line producer: Stereo D
Nancy Spielberg
the producers wish to thank
Sam Gustman
the producers wish to thank
Steven Spielberg
Producer, producer (p.g.a.)
Sue Spielberg
the producers wish to thank
Tony Kushner
Producer, producer (p.g.a)
Other crew
213Mark Busch
accounting clerk
Liz Avelar
add'l set production assistant
Liza Cutsforth
additional costumer
Helena Cepeda
additional hair stylist
Frank Covino
additional photography: New York
Chris Cook
additional second assistant director
Heather Kehayas
additional second assistant director
Dee Camp
additional set production assistant
Asher Bishop
adr & loop group
Barbara Harris
adr voice casting
Samantha Dewey Gartner
ager / dyer
Ava Anderson
art department assistant
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