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Death of a Unicorn 2025

Movie · 107 min · English · March 8, 2025

Black comedyDark fantasySatirical

Directed by Alex ScharfmanWritten by Alex Scharfman

Starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani

Death of a Unicorn represents 2025 American dark fantasy comedy horror film written and directed by Alex Scharfman during his first time behind the camera. The movie features Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega alongside supporting performers Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant. During the story, a father and daughter traveling to locate a billionaire's residence accidentally strike and destroy a unicorn en route, as the wealthy individual intends to benefit from the beast's extraordinary healing abilities.

The film debuted internationally at the South by Southwest Festival on March 8, 2025 before opening in North American theaters through A24 on March 28, 2025. Critics provided divided responses to the production.

Cast

• Paul RuddElliot Kintner
• Jenna OrtegaRidley Kintner
• Will PoulterShepard
• Anthony CarriganGriff
• Sunita ManiDr. Bhatia
• Stephen ParkDr. Song
• Jessica HynesShaw
• Téa LeoniBelinda
• Richard E. GrantOdell

Crew

Director

Alex Scharfman

Writer

Alex Scharfman

Producer

Drew Houpt, Lucas Joaquin, Alex Scharfman, Lars Knudsen, Tyler Campellone, Timothy Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Ari Aster

Cinematography

Larry Fong

Editing

Ron Dulin

Music

Dan Romer, Giosuè Greco

Details

Production

Ley Line Entertainment, Monoceros Media, Secret Engine, Square Peg, The Royal Budapest Film Co

Distributor

A24

Budget

$15 million

Box office

$16.4 million

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