The Thing with Feathers (2025)
1h 38m
Running Time
January 25, 2025Release Date
The Thing with Feathers (2025)
1h 38m
Running Time
January 25, 2025Release Date
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Plot.
A young father hold on reality crumbles following his wife’s death as a strange presence begins to stalk him from the shadowy recesses of the apartment he shares with his two young sons. This mysterious creature, known as “Crow”, seemingly brought to life from the pages of his work as an illustrator, becomes a very real part of all their lives, ultimately guiding them towards the new shape family must take.
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Cast & Crew.

Benedict Cumberbatch
Dad

David Thewlis
Crow (voice)

Sam Spruell
Paul

Jessie Cave
School Mum

Leo Bill
Dr. Bowden

Vinette Robinson
Amanda

Tim Plester
Andy

Adam Basil
The Demon

Garry Cooper
Keith

Eric Lampaert
Crow

Joakim Skarli
Actor

Lesley Molony
Margaret

Dwane Walcott
Teacher / Mr. Mark

Nandi Bhebhe
Teacher / Mrs. A

Kevin Howarth
The Demon (voice)

Max Porter
Handsome Man at Book Launch / Original Story

Claire Cartwright
Mum

Dylan Southern
Writer / Director

Andrea Cornwell
Producer

Leah Clarke
Producer

Adam Ackland
Producer

Nicole Hicks
Sculptor

Mia Bays
Executive Producer

Lee Broda
Executive Producer

Thomas R. Burke
Executive Producer

Ben Coren
Executive Producer

Sierra Garcia
Executive Producer

Patricia Lawley
Executive Producer

Adrian Politowski
Executive Producer

Morwin Schmookler
Executive Producer

Sean Wheelan
Executive Producer

Ben Fordesman
Director of Photography

Shaheen Baig
Casting

Suzie Davies
Production Design

Elena Real-Davies
Art Direction

Charlotte Dirickx
Set Decoration

Sophie O'Neill
Costume Design

Conor O'Sullivan
Prosthetic Designer

Wakana Yoshihara
Hair Designer / Makeup Designer

George Cragg
Editor

Jessica Laws
First Assistant Director

Joe Payne
Second Assistant Director

Sophie Graham
Third Assistant Director

Joakim Sundström
Supervising Sound Editor

Per Boström
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Media.

Details.
Wiki.
The Thing with Feathers is a 2025 British drama film starring Benedict Cumberbatch. It is written and directed by Dylan Southern and adapted from the book Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter.