The Lawnmower Man
“God made him simple. Science made him a god.”
Synopsis
A simple man is turned into a genius through the application of computer science.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-05
Top Cast
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Jeff Fahey
Jobe Smith
Pierce Brosnan
Lawrence Angelo
Jenny Wright
Marnie Burke
Mark Bringelson
Sebastian Timms
Geoffrey Lewis
Terry McKeen
Jeremy Slate
Francis McKeen
Dean Norris
Director
Colleen Coffey
Caroline Angelo
Troy Evans
Lieutenant Goodwin
Austin O'Brien
Peter Parkette
John Laughlin
Jake Simpson
Stephen Gregory Foster
Letchworth
Rosalee Mayeux
Carla Parkette
Jim Landis
Ed Walts
Doug Hutchison
Security Tech
Michael Gregory
Security Chief
Joe Hart
Patrolman Cooley
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 22, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.21x
+$22.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Gimel Everett, Brett Leonard
- Original Score
- Dan Wyman
- Original Title
- The Lawnmower Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.1M
- Production Studios
- Allied Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett Leonard
Gimel Everett, Brett Leonard, Stephen King
Dan Wyman
Russell Carpenter, Anthony Doublin, Marty Collins
Alan Baumgarten
Clive Turner, Robert Pringle, Edward Simons, Gimel Everett, Steven A. Lane
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Carpenter
Director of Photography
Gimel Everett
Screenplay
Alan Baumgarten
Editor
Gimel Everett
Producer
Brett Leonard
Screenplay
Brett Leonard
Director
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Mary Jane Fort
Costume Design
Alex McDowell
Production Design
Dan Wyman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lawnmower Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lawnmower Man about?
A simple man is turned into a genius through the application of computer science.
Who directed The Lawnmower Man?
The Lawnmower Man was directed by Brett Leonard.
Who stars in The Lawnmower Man?
The principal cast of The Lawnmower Man includes Jeff Fahey, Pierce Brosnan, Jenny Wright, Mark Bringelson, Geoffrey Lewis.
When was The Lawnmower Man released and how long is it?
The Lawnmower Man was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lawnmower Man?
The Lawnmower Man had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $32.1M at the worldwide box office (3.21 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Lawnmower Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lawnmower Man was composed by Dan Wyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lawnmower Man?
The Lawnmower Man holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).