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5.0 / 10(456 votes)IMDbPG-1320001h 31m$14.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Supernova

“All hell is about to break loose.”

Synopsis

Set in the 22nd century, when a battered salvage ship sends out a distress signal, the seasoned crew of the rescue hospital ship Nova-17 responds. What they find is a black hole--that threatens to destroy both ships--and a mysterious survivor whose body quickly mutates into a monstrous and deadly form.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 14, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.16x ROI)

Production Budget

$90M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$14.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.16x

-$75.2M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $90MWorldwide: $14.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Walter Hill
Screenplay & Story
David C. Wilson
Original Score
David C. Williams
Original Title
Supernova
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Budget
$90M
Worldwide Gross
$14.8M
Production Studios
Hammerhead Productions, Screenland Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Walter Hill

Screenplay & Story

David C. Wilson, William Malone, Dan Chuba

Original Score & Music

David C. Williams

Director of Photography

Lloyd Ahern II, Robert LaBonge

Film Editing

Michael Schweitzer, Melissa Kent

Producers

Ash R. Shah, Dan Chuba, Jamie Dixon, Ralph S. Singleton

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Schweitzer

Michael Schweitzer

Editor

Walter Hill

Walter Hill

Director

Ash R. Shah

Producer

Marek Dobrowolski

Production Design

Dan Chuba

Producer

Bob Ringwood

Costume Design

Melissa Kent

Editor

Jamie Dixon

Producer

Karen Ansel

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jamie Dixon

Visual Effects Supervisor

Mark Stetson

Visual Effects Supervisor

Allan Graf

Allan Graf

Stunt Coordinator

Lloyd Ahern II

Lloyd Ahern II

Director of Photography

David C. Williams

David C. Williams

Original Music Composer

David C. Wilson

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Supernova.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Supernova

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Supernova about?

Set in the 22nd century, when a battered salvage ship sends out a distress signal, the seasoned crew of the rescue hospital ship Nova-17 responds. What they find is a black hole--that threatens to destroy both ships--and a mysterious survivor whose body quickly mutates into a monstrous and deadly form.

Who directed Supernova?

Supernova was directed by Walter Hill.

Who stars in Supernova?

The principal cast of Supernova includes James Spader, Angela Bassett, Robert Forster, Lou Diamond Phillips, Peter Facinelli.

When was Supernova released and how long is it?

Supernova was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

What was the box office and production budget of Supernova?

Supernova had a reported production budget of $90M and grossed $14.8M at the worldwide box office (0.16 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Supernova?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Supernova was composed by David C. Williams.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Supernova?

Supernova holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).