Who directed The Cello?

The Cello was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman.

Who stars in The Cello?

The Cello stars Jeremy Irons, Tobin Bell, Samer Ismail.

How long is The Cello?

The Cello has a runtime of 120 minutes.

Which country is The Cello from?

The Cello is a production from Saudi Arabia.

MovieSeptember 14, 2023GulfR120 min

The Cello

Name: The Cello
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 2023-09-14
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 4.0
Cast: Jeremy Irons, Tobin Bell, Samer Ismail, Elham Ali, Mila Al-Zahrani

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At a glance

The Cello, is a 2023 Saudi movie, directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, and starring Jeremy Irons, Tobin Bell, Samer Ismail, with a runtime of 120 minutes. Content rating: R.

Overview

The Cello is an Arabic horror and mystery film that centers on a gifted cellist whose life is shattered when he decides to perform a cursed musical piece. The melody he plays sets in motion a cascade of dark and terrifying events that upend his peaceful existence and place both him and his family in grave danger. Blending supernatural horror with psychological dread, the film uses music as an instrument of doom — a haunting device that turns art into a vehicle for destruction. A atmospheric horror film that will appeal to fans of mystery-driven supernatural storytelling in Arab cinema.

Box Office

Budget

$17.0M

Revenue

$5K

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Cast

Jeremy Irons

Francesco

Tobin Bell

Vincent

Samer Ismail

Nasser

Elham Ali

Alia

Mila Al-Zahrani

Sara

Ghassan Massoud

Saleh Latif

Baraa Alem

Hamza

Souad Abdullah

Haya Latif

Chloé Henry

Maria

Mouhnned Al-Hamdi

Omar

Pavel Gajdoš

Leonardo

Ibrahim El Samman

Leonardo's Ghost

Kristína Martanovičová

Marianna

Crew

Darren Lynn Bousman

Director

Turki Al-Sheikh

Writer

Sultan Al Muheisen

Producer

Niko Ruokosuo

Producer

David Tish

Producer

Joseph Bishara

Composer

Maxime Alexandre

Cinematographer

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Trivia

The Cello is a 2023 Saudi Arabian horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by Turki Al-Sheikh. It is based on Al-Sheikh's novel of the same title and stars Jeremy Irons, Samer Ismail, Elham Ali, Souad Abdullah, Tobin Bell and Muhannad Al Hamdi. The story revolves around an aspiring cellist who acquires an insidious cello that begins to wreak havoc around him.