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5.9 / 10(377 votes)IMDbPG19761h 48m$4.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Futureworld

“Is this you... or are YOU you?”

Synopsis

Two years after the Westworld tragedy in the Delos amusement park, the corporate owners have reopened the park following over $1 billion in safety and other improvements. For publicity purposes, reporters Chuck Browning and Tracy Ballard are invited to review the park. Just prior to arriving, however, Browning is given a clue by a dying man that something is amiss.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 13, 1976

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 1, 2010

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.68x ROI)

Production Budget

$2.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$4.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.68x

+$1.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $2.5MWorldwide: $4.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard T. Heffron
Screenplay & Story
George Schenck, Mayo Simon
Original Score
Fred Karlin
Original Title
Futureworld
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 48m
Production Budget
$2.5M
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Production Studios
American International Pictures, The Aubrey Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard T. Heffron

Screenplay & Story

George Schenck, Mayo Simon

Original Score & Music

Fred Karlin

Director of Photography

Robert C. Jessup, Howard Schwartz, Gene Polito

Film Editing

James Mitchell

Producers

Richard T. Heffron, Samuel Z. Arkoff, James T. Aubrey, Paul N. Lazarus III

Department Leadership Roster

Richard T. Heffron

Richard T. Heffron

Director

Richard T. Heffron

Richard T. Heffron

Producer

Samuel Z. Arkoff

Samuel Z. Arkoff

Producer

Fred Karlin

Fred Karlin

Original Music Composer

James Mitchell

Editor

Paul Nuckles

Stunt Coordinator

Howard Schwartz

Director of Photography

George Schenck

Writer

James T. Aubrey

Producer

Paul N. Lazarus III

Producer

Gene Polito

Director of Photography

Mayo Simon

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Futureworld

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

What is Futureworld about?

Two years after the Westworld tragedy in the Delos amusement park, the corporate owners have reopened the park following over $1 billion in safety and other improvements. For publicity purposes, reporters Chuck Browning and Tracy Ballard are invited to review the park. Just prior to arriving, however, Browning is given a clue by a dying man that something is amiss.

Who directed Futureworld?

Futureworld was directed by Richard T. Heffron.

Who stars in Futureworld?

The principal cast of Futureworld includes Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner, Arthur Hill, Yul Brynner, John P. Ryan.

When was Futureworld released and how long is it?

Futureworld was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

What was the box office and production budget of Futureworld?

Futureworld had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $4.2M at the worldwide box office (1.68 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Futureworld?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Futureworld was composed by Fred Karlin.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Futureworld?

Futureworld holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).