Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

2012

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

2012 Feature Film ★ 6.9/10

Released 1/20/2012 (United States)

📖 Storyline

A troubled young boy, Oskar, is trying to cope with the loss of his father. Oskar starts lashing out at his mother and the world. Until a year later, he discovers a mysterious key in his father's belongings and embarks on a scavenger hunt to find the matching lock, just as he used to when his father was alive. On this journey he is bound to meet a lot of people and learn a lot about himself and his family, but will he ever find the lock? —KoroA troubled young boy, Oskar, is trying to cope with the loss of his father. Oskar starts lashing out at his mother and the world. Until a year later, he discovers a mysterious key in his father's belongings and embarks on a scavenger hunt to find the matching lock, just as he used to when his father was alive. On this journey he is bound to meet a lot of people and learn a lot about himself and his family, but will he ever find the lock? —Koro

🎭 Cast & Crew

Director Stephen Daldry
Main Star Thomas Horn, Character: Oskar Schell
Supporting Tom Hanks (as Thomas Schell), Sandra Bullock (as Linda Schell), Max von Sydow (as The Renter), Zoe Caldwell (as Oskar's Grandmother), Dennis Hearn (as Minister), Paul Klementowicz (as Homeless Man), Julian Tepper (as Deli Waiter), Caleb Reynolds (as Schoolboy), John Goodman (as Stan the Doorman), Stephen McKinley Henderson (as Walt the Locksmith), Lorna Pruce (as Locksmith Customer), Viola Davis (as Abby Black), Jeffrey Wright (as William Black), Hazelle Goodman (as Hazelle Black), Bernadette Drayton (as Prayer Group Woman), David Latham (as Prayer Group Man), Marty Krzywonos (as Piano Man)

ℹ️ Details

Awards Won Oscar 2 Oscars 8 wins total
IMDb Rating 6.9/10 (106,769 votes)
Reviews 421
Release Date 1/20/2012 (United States)
Format Feature Film
Filmed In United States
Country United States

💡 Did You Know?

The film's production team created a life-sized replica of the New York City skyline, which was built with meticulous detail and used during several key scenes to enhance the film's emotional depth and realism.

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