The Wicker Man
A skeptical sheriff travels to a remote island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl, only to uncover a terrifying pagan cult that may force him to become the centerpiece of their ancient ritual.
“Some sacrifices must be made”
Synopsis
A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers a series of unsettling clues that suggest the case may be more complex than it initially appears. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers secrets long buried by the island's residents, forcing him to confront both the community's hidden past and his own personal demons. The investigation takes a dark turn as the sheriff realizes the girl's disappearance may be connected to a string of unsolved cases, challenging his ability to distinguish between truth and deception in a place where everyone seems to have something to hide.
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A crew of 44+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Joel PlotchShot by Paul SarossyScored by Angelo BadalamentiDesigned by Phillip Barker
Box Office
2006 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 1.0× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$38.8M
US & Canada: $23.6M — 61% of worldwide · International: $15.2M (39%)
Opening weekend: $9.6M — 41% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $13.4M — 57% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,784 theaters
Also known as
- Wicker Mande
- Wicker Man - Ritual des Bösende
- Il presceltoit
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Cast & Crew
44 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Nicolas Cage
as Edward Malus
Ellen Burstyn
as Sister SummersIsle
Leelee Sobieski
as Sister Honey
Kate Beahan
as Sister Willow
Frances Conroy
as Dr. Moss
Molly Parker
as Sister Rose / Sister Thorn
Diane Delano
as Sister Beech
Michael Wiseman
as Officer Pete
Erika Shaye Gair
as Rowan Woodward
Christa Campbell
as Truck Stop Waitress
Emily Holmes
as Station Wagon Mom
Zemphira Gosling
as Station Wagon Girl
Supporting cast
22Matthew Walker
as Sea Plane Pilot
Mary Black
as Sister Oak
Christine Willes
as Sister Violet
Sophie Hough
as Daisy
David Purvis
as Ivy
Xantha Radley
as Village Sister #1
Tania Saulnier
as Attendant #1
Anna Van Hooft
as Attendant #2
Moraea Bieber
as School Girl #1
Jayda Bieber
as School Girl #2
Talia Ranger
as School Girl #3
Kendall Cross
as Female Cop
Simon Longmore
as Village Male #1
Andre Danyliu
as Village Male #2
Jacqueline Robbins
as Blind Twin #1
Joyce Robbins
as Blind Twin #2
Aaron Eckhart
as Truck Stop Patron
James Franco
as Bar Guy #1
Jason Ritter
as Bar Guy #2
Monique Ganderton
as Rams Horn Woman (uncredited)
George A Murphy
as Villager (uncredited)
Linley Subryan
as Villager (uncredited)
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