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The Audition (2015): Cast & Plot

The Audition (2015) movie poster

The Audition is a 2015 short comedy starring Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese. It runs 16 minutes.

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The Audition (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
16 min
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Audition About?

The premise of The Audition without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A short film with big egos. Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio must compete for the lead role in Martin Scorsese’s next film.

The Audition Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • actor
  • casino
  • two word title
  • rivalry
  • gambling
  • audition
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Cast & crew

The Audition Cast & Characters

Robert De Niro leads the cast, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese.

Also Starring in The Audition

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Plot

The Audition Plot Summary

What happens in The Audition from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

At the glittering City of Dreams Resort in Manila, Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio reconnect with director Martin Scorsese as they audition for his latest project, a ruthless businessman who runs an international casino empire. The role promises prestige, but the two longtime collaborators quickly discover they are vying for the same part, each presenting personal cases from their storied careers to prove why they belong in the film.

Full summary

The whole story of The Audition, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Audition?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Cars

Cars in The Audition

3 cars on screen, including the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse V222 and the 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom.

  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse V222 in The Audition 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse V222 Minor role
  • 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom in The Audition 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Minor role
  • BMW X6 E71 in The Audition BMW X6 E71 Background role
Details

The Audition Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “오디션” and “Прослуховування, ნიმუშები”.

Also known as
  • 오디션
  • Прослуховування, ნიმუშები
  • 选角风云
  • オーディション

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FAQ

The Audition FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Audition, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Audition?

The Audition runs 16 minutes.

When was The Audition released?

The Audition was released on October 3, 2015.

Who is in the cast of The Audition?

The Audition stars Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Audition have a post-credit scene?

No. The Audition has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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