Mulholland Drive
“An actress longing to be a star. A woman searching for herself. Both worlds will collide... on Mulholland Drive.”
Synopsis
Blonde Betty Elms has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia. Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman's identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-28
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Naomi Watts
Betty Elms / Diane Selwyn
Laura Harring
Rita / Camilla Rhodes
Justin Theroux
Adam
Ann Miller
Coco
Mark Pellegrino
Joe
Robert Forster
Detective McKnight
Dan Hedaya
Vincenzo Castigliane
Angelo Badalamenti
Luigi Castigliane
Patrick Fischler
Dan
Brent Briscoe
Detective Domgaard
Michael Cooke
Herb
Monty Montgomery
Cowboy
Lee Grant
Louise
James Karen
Wally Brown
Chad Everett
Jimmy Katz
Melissa George
Camilla Rhodes
Scott Coffey
Wilkins
Richard Green
The Magician
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 19, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.35x
+$5.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lynch
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- Mulholland Drive
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.3M
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, Asymmetrical Productions, Babbo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lynch
David Lynch
Angelo Badalamenti
Peter Deming
Mary Sweeney
Alain Sarde, Mary Sweeney, Neal Edelstein, Tony Krantz, Michael Polaire
Department Leadership Roster
David Lynch
Director
Mary Sweeney
Editor
Jack Fisk
Production Design
David Lynch
Writer
Alain Sarde
Producer
Mary Sweeney
Producer
Amy Stofsky
Costume Design
Neal Edelstein
Producer
Tony Krantz
Producer
Michael Polaire
Producer
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Scott Billups
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mulholland Drive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mulholland Drive about?
Blonde Betty Elms has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia. Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman's identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project.
Who directed Mulholland Drive?
Mulholland Drive was directed by David Lynch.
Who stars in Mulholland Drive?
The principal cast of Mulholland Drive includes Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Ann Miller, Mark Pellegrino.
When was Mulholland Drive released and how long is it?
Mulholland Drive was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mulholland Drive?
Mulholland Drive had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $20.3M at the worldwide box office (1.35 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Mulholland Drive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mulholland Drive was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mulholland Drive?
Mulholland Drive holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).