Hellion (2014)
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Directed by Sofia Coppola, The Virgin Suicides is a dreamlike and haunting adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides’ novel. Set in 1970s suburban Michigan, the film follows five enigmatic Lisbon sisters whose lives are cloaked in mystery and repression. Narrated by a group of neighborhood boys who are both fascinated and haunted by the girls, the story examines adolescence, desire, and the suffocating effects of isolation. As tragedy unfolds, the film explores the fragility of youth and the unknowability of others. With a melancholic tone and ethereal visuals, it’s a poignant meditation on memory, longing, and loss.
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The Virgin Suicides Casts
The Virgin Suicides is a movie featuring a cast of available actors, including:
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The Virgin Suicides Directors
Sofia Coppola
The Virgin Suicides Writers
Sofia Coppola (screenplay)
based on novel by Jeffrey Eugenides
The Virgin Suicides Producers
James Jacks
Kathleen Kennedy
Frank Marshall
Target Audience
Teens
Story
Set in a sleepy suburban town in the 1970s, the film follows five Lisbon sisters whose lives dramatically unravel following two boys’ obsession and a tragic accident. Narrated by the neighborhood boys looking back years later, the story explores the girls' confinement under protective parents, their yearning for freedom, and the isolation that ultimately leads to tragedy. The result is a haunting meditation on adolescence, grief, and the mythic aura of youth.
Duration
~98 minutes
Country of Origin
United States
Release Date
May 19, 1999 (Cannes premiere), October 1, 1999 (U.S. release)
Shooting Locations
These locations were selected for The Virgin Suicides shooting:
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Metairie and New Orleans suburbs, Louisiana, USA
Supported Languages
You can watch The Virgin Suicides in multiple languages:
English
Box Office Performance
Budget
$14 million
Box Office
$10.5 million domestic, ~$35 million worldwide
IMDB Rating
Rating for The Virgin Suicides by IMDB:
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