The Moth Diaries (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Moth Diaries is a 2012 horror film directed by Mary Harron, starring Sarah Gadon, Sarah Bolger and Lily Cole. It is partly based on The Moth Diaries by Rachel Klein. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $413,035 worldwide. Critics gave it 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Mary Harron
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- Based on
- The Moth Diaries by Rachel Klein
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Moth Diaries About?
The premise of The Moth Diaries without spoilers, adapted from The Moth Diaries by Rachel Klein. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At a secluded boarding school, Rebecca finds her life unraveling with the arrival of the mysterious Ernessa. As Ernessa exerts a strange influence over Rebecca's friend Lucy, unsettling events begin to occur, and suspicion arises that Ernessa may be a dangerous presence. Rebecca grapples with her own fears and desires while struggling to discern reality from the supernatural, ultimately leading her to confront the enigmatic threat with increasingly desperate actions.
The Moth Diaries Cast
Sarah Gadon leads the cast, with Sarah Bolger and Lily Cole. Directed by Mary Harron.
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Director Mary Harron
More from Mary Harron
More films directed by Mary Harron, best-rated first: American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol, The Notorious Bettie Page and Charlie Says.
The Moth Diaries Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Moth Diaries 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 13% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 23%
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 53% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
14 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.8 /5
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The Moth Diaries Plot Summary
What happens in The Moth Diaries from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At Brangwyn School, a prestigious all-girls institution, 16-year-old Rebecca Cantor finds solace in documenting her innermost thoughts within the pages of a diary. Two years earlier, the devastating loss of her father, a renowned poet, plunged their family into a profound grief that overshadowed their lives. In a bid to help Rebecca heal from the shadows of her past, her mother transferred her to Brangwyn, believing that a change of environment would aid her emotional recovery. With the unwavering support of her closest companion and roommate, Lucy Blake, Rebecca slowly begins to mend her broken spirit.
Full summary
The whole story of The Moth Diaries, scene by scene
The Moth Diaries Box Office
The Moth Diaries grossed $413,035 worldwide. $3,838 came from the US and Canada and $409,197 (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$413K
- US & Canada
- $3.8K
- International
- $409.2K
The Moth Diaries Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Moth Diaries.
How Well Do You Know The Moth Diaries?
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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Cars in The Moth Diaries
13 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2010 Lexus RX 350.
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2001 Volvo S60 Minor role
The Moth Diaries Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Los Diarios de la Mariposa” and “Die Sehnsucht der Falter”.
- Also known as
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- Los Diarios de la Mariposa
- Die Sehnsucht der Falter
- Дневники мотылька
- Relação Mortal
- Internat
- יומני העש
- Karanlık Sır
- Дневниците на молеца
- 飞蛾日记
- 더 모스 다이어리즈
- モスダイアリー
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The Moth Diaries FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Moth Diaries, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Moth Diaries?
The Moth Diaries runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Moth Diaries released?
The Moth Diaries was released on April 20, 2012.
Who directed The Moth Diaries?
The Moth Diaries was directed by Mary Harron.
More films by Mary Harron Who is in the cast of The Moth Diaries?
The Moth Diaries stars Sarah Gadon, Sarah Bolger and Lily Cole.
How much did The Moth Diaries make at the box office?
The Moth Diaries grossed $413,035 worldwide ($3,838 domestic, $409,197 international).
How is The Moth Diaries rated?
The Moth Diaries has 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic, 53% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Is The Moth Diaries based on a book?
Yes. The Moth Diaries is partly adapted from The Moth Diaries by Rachel Klein.
Does The Moth Diaries have a post-credit scene?
No. The Moth Diaries has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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