Mary (2008): Box Office & Plot
Mary is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Abel Ferrara. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mary About?
The premise of Mary without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While filming a provocative new film about Jesus, actress Marie Palesi finds herself struggling with a growing sense of emptiness. As she portrays the role, she believes she is possessed by the spirit of Mary Magdalene, embarking on a spiritual journey. Simultaneously, a journalist investigates the making of the film for a documentary, uncovering unsettling truths. Rising tensions and bomb threats further complicate the production and intertwine Marie's personal crisis with the broader controversy surrounding the film.
Mary Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- unlikely friendship
- friendship
- stop motion animation
- asperger's syndrome
- adult animation
- bisexual male
- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- forenames as title
- reference to sonny and cher
- reference to henry viii
- pet rooster
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- pet fish
- flirting
- typewritten letter
- where babies come from
- pet snail
- reference to albert einstein
- reference to stephen hawking
- pet cat
- parakeet
- reference to isaac newton
- one eyed cat
- reference to i'm ok you're ok
- cigarette butt
- littering
- reference to isaac asimov
- boomerang
- jury duty
- garbage man
- former communist
- crow
- spam
- racial slur
- childhood flashback
- emotional eating
- pop rocks
- intergluteal cleft
- written by director
- retirement
- cemetery
- death of neighbor
- metal detector
- reference to abba
- wedding dress
- university graduation
- reference to mykonos greece
- photograph
- reference to new zealand
- reference to how to win friends and influence people
The Director of Mary
Directed by Abel Ferrara.
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Director Abel Ferrara
More from Abel Ferrara
More films directed by Abel Ferrara, best-rated first: Pasolini, Bad Lieutenant, King of New York and Ms. 45.
Mary Plot Summary
What happens in Mary from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 9 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In What’s After the Movie, we follow the poignant story of a young girl named Mary Daisy Dinkle, who, in 1976, lives a lonely and isolated life in Mount Waverley, Australia. From an early age, Mary faces hardships, including being teased by her classmates for the distinctive birthmark on her forehead. Her home life is challenging as well — her father, Noel, remains distant, while her mother, Vera, struggles with alcoholism and kleptomania, making her daughter’s world feel unstable and unloving. Despite these difficulties, Mary finds small sources of comfort: her pet rooster, Ethel; her favorite sweetened condensed milk; and a beloved cartoon called The Noblets.
Full summary
The whole story of Mary, scene by scene
Mary Box Office
Mary grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- International
- $1.7M
How Well Do You Know Mary?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Movies Like Mary
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mary Magdalene, Mary and Hail Mary.
Mary FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office and post-credit scenes of Mary, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mary?
Mary runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Mary released?
Mary was released on October 17, 2008.
Who directed Mary?
Mary was directed by Abel Ferrara.
More films by Abel Ferrara How much did Mary make at the box office?
Mary grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Does Mary have a post-credit scene?
No. Mary has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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