The French Dispatch (2021): Story, Cast, Release Date, Budget, Box Office Collection, Review, Ratings & More

The French Dispatch

Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch is a love letter to journalism, art, and the quirks of storytelling, wrapped in the director’s signature whimsical style. Presented as a collection of vignettes from the final issue of a fictional American magazine in 20th-century France, the film weaves together eccentric tales, from a jailed artist (Benicio del Toro) turned avant-garde sensation to a student revolution led by a chess-playing rebel.

With its meticulously crafted visuals, rapid-fire dialogue, and an ensemble cast including Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, and Frances McDormand, The French Dispatch is a feast for the senses. Each story unfolds with Anderson’s trademark symmetry and deadpan humor, blending nostalgia with sharp wit. A cinematic ode to the written word, this anthology is perfect for fans of The Grand Budapest Hotel or anyone craving a visually stunning, delightfully offbeat escape.

The French Dispatch (2021) Full Movie Analysis: Release Date, Storyline, Plot, Cast, Actors Salary, Actors Net Worth, Budget, Box Office Collection, Day wise Collection, Trailer, Songs, Awards, Review, Ratings & More

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GenreRomance/Comedy
LanguageEnglish
Directed byWes Anderson
Star CastBenicio del Toro
Adrien Brody
Tilda Swinton
Léa Seydoux
Frances McDormand
Timothée Chalamet
Lyna Khoudri
Jeffrey Wright
Bill Murray
Owen Wilson
Christoph Waltz
Edward Norton
Jason Schwartzman
Anjelica Huston
Produced byWes Anderson
Steven Rales
Jeremy Dawson
Production
companies
Indian Paintbrush
American Empirical Pictures
Written/Story byWes Anderson
Roman Coppola
Hugo Guinness
Jason Schwartzman
CinematographyRobert D. Yeoman
Edited byAndrew Weisblum
Music by Alexandre Desplat
Distributed byIndian Paintbrush
American Empirical Pictures
CountryUnited States
Release dateJuly 12, 2021 (Cannes)
October 22, 2021 (United States)
Running time108 minutes
Budget$150–200 million
Box officeest. $432.2 million

The French Dispatch Movie Storyline

The French Dispatch Movie Budget

The French Dispatch is made on the budget of $45 million all inclusive.

CostCost Amount
Production CostNA
Prints and AdvertisementNA
Total Cost$145 million Approx.

The French Dispatch Movie Box Office Collection

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released the film digitally on December 14, 2021, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on December 28, 2021, and Disney Plus on February 16, 2022.

It generated $1.3 million in its restricted debut weekend from 52 cinemas, for a per-venue average of $25,000, the best of the year until Licorice Pizza premiered in November with an average of $86,289. The next weekend, it was extended to 788 theatres, grossing $2.75 million. In its third weekend, it continued to grow, grossing $2.6 million from 1,205 screens.

WeekNet Collection
Week 1 Collection$229.16 million
Week 2 Collection$48.80 million
Week 3 Collection$15.84 million
Week 4 Collection $4.43 million
Total 1 Month Collection$298 million
Overall CollectionAmount
US Nett$300.45 million
US Gross$436.74 million
Overseas$186.59 million
Worldwide Collection$623.33 million
Verdict Blockbuster

The French Dispatch has generated $16.1 million in the United States and Canada, and $27.9 million in other regions, for a total of $44.1 million worldwide as of January 25, 2022. The French Dispatch movie has done overall box office collection of estimated $ 44 million.

The French Dispatch Cast, Crew, Role, Salary,Remuneration & Net Worth

Here are the complete details of actors and actresses names in the movie.

1. Benicio del Toro as Moses Rosenthaler

Benicio del Toro as Moses Rosenthaler
Info Moses Rosenthaler
Real Name Benicio del Toro
Salary Per Movie$600,000
Net Worth$45 million

2.Tony Revolori as young Rosenthaler

Tony Revolori as young Rosenthaler
Info young Rosenthaler
Real Name Tony Revolori
Salary Per MovieNot Known
Net Worth $1 million

3. Adrien Brody as Julien Cadazio

Adrien Brody as Julien Cadazio
Info Julien Cadazio
Real Name Adrien Brody
Salary Per Movie $231,111.11 
Net Worth $10 million

4. Tilda Swinton as J.K.L. Berensen

Tilda Swinton as J.K.L. Berensen
Info J.K.L. Berensen
Real Name Tilda Swinton
Salary Per Movie $5 million
Net Worth $14 million

5. Léa Seydoux as Simone

Lea Seydoux as Simone
Info Simone
Real Name Léa Seydoux 
Salary Per Movie $29,504.10
Net Worth $5 million

6. Bob Balaban as Uncle Nick

Bob Balaban as Uncle Nick
Info Uncle Nick
Real Name Bob Balaban
Salary Per Movie $32,000
Net Worth $25 million

7. Henry Winkler as Uncle Joe

Henry Winkler as Uncle Joe
Info Uncle Joe
Real Name Henry Winkler
Salary Per Movie $ 433,333.33
Net Worth $40 million

8. Lois Smith as Upshur “Maw” Clampette

 Lois Smith as Upshur "Maw" Clampette
Info Upshur “Maw” Clampette
Real Name Lois Smith
Salary Per Movie $17 million
Net Worth $5 million

9. Denis Menochet as prison guard

Denis Menochet as prison guard
Info prison guard
Real Name Denis Menochet 
Salary Per MovieNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

10. Larry Pine as chief magistrate

Larry Pine as chief magistrate
Info chief magistrate
Real Name Larry Pine 
Salary Per MovieNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

The French Dispatch Movie Awards

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