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Salinger (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Salinger is a 2013 documentary directed by Shane Salerno, starring Martin Sheen, John Cusack and Edward Norton. It runs 2 hours and earned $650,675 worldwide. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
38%
worldwide gross
$650.7K
Metascore
40
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Salinger (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Shane Salerno
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Salinger About?

The premise of Salinger without spoilers.

This film explores the life and career of J.D. Salinger, the celebrated author of "The Catcher in the Rye." It examines his decision to withdraw from public life and the reasons behind his reclusiveness. Through interviews and insights, the documentary investigates the experiences and influences that shaped his writing and contributed to his lasting impact on literature.

Salinger Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • world
  • reenactment
  • recluse
  • subject name in title
  • one word title
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Cast & crew

Salinger Cast

Martin Sheen leads the cast, with John Cusack and Edward Norton. Directed by Shane Salerno; 4 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Salinger Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Salinger 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Box office

Salinger Box Office

Salinger grossed $650,675 worldwide. $583,633 came from the US and Canada and $67,042 (10%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$650.7K

US & Canada
$583.6K
International
$67K
US & Canada 90% Rest of the world 10%
Videos

Salinger Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Salinger.

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Salinger Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Gåtan J. D. Salinger” and “American Masters: Salinger”.

Also known as
  • Gåtan J. D. Salinger
  • American Masters: Salinger
  • Сэлинджер
  • Memórias de Salinger
  • Salinger: il mistero del giovane Holden
  • 샐린저

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FAQ

Salinger FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Salinger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Salinger?

Salinger runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Salinger released?

Salinger was released on September 6, 2013.

Who directed Salinger?

Salinger was directed by Shane Salerno.

Who is in the cast of Salinger?

Salinger stars Martin Sheen, John Cusack and Edward Norton, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Salinger make at the box office?

Salinger grossed $650,675 worldwide ($583,633 domestic, $67,042 international).

How is Salinger rated?

Salinger has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Salinger have a post-credit scene?

No. Salinger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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