Trivia: Before the One Percenter leader crashes his motor cycle into the chicken truck during the car chase sequence, the Wilhelm scream can be heard.
Trivia: Quvenzhane Wallis was nominated for the Best Actress Academy Award for her role as Hushpuppy. At the age of nine, Wallis became the youngest Best Actress nominee in history.
Trivia: Eva Amurri and Susan Sarandon who play the young and older Mary McGarricle are real life mother and daughter.
Trivia: Gemma Arterton, who plays Clara, is only eight years older than Saoirse Ronan, who plays her daughter Eleanor.