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6.6 / 10(727 votes)IMDbR19921h 51m$31M Worldwide GrossFrance, United Kingdom

Damage

“Desire... Deceit... Destiny...”

Synopsis

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Damage (Original Theatrical Trailer)

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 2, 1992

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 1, 2021

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.82x ROI)

Production Budget

$11M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$31M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.82x

+$20M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $11MWorldwide: $31M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Louis Malle
Screenplay & Story
David Hare
Original Score
Zbigniew Preisner
Original Title
Damage
Country of Origin
France, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English, French, German, Italian
Runtime
1h 51m
Production Budget
$11M
Worldwide Gross
$31M
Production Studios
Skreba Films, Le Studio Canal+, Nouvelles Éditions de Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Louis Malle

Screenplay & Story

David Hare, Josephine Hart

Original Score & Music

Zbigniew Preisner

Director of Photography

Peter Biziou

Film Editing

John Bloom

Producers

Louis Malle

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Josephine Hart

Department Leadership Roster

Louis Malle

Louis Malle

Producer

David Hare

David Hare

Screenplay

Zbigniew Preisner

Zbigniew Preisner

Original Music Composer

Louis Malle

Louis Malle

Director

Peter Biziou

Peter Biziou

Director of Photography

John Bloom

Editor

Brian Morris

Production Design

Milena Canonero

Milena Canonero

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Damage

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

What is Damage about?

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.

Who directed Damage?

Damage was directed by Louis Malle.

Who stars in Damage?

The principal cast of Damage includes Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, Miranda Richardson, Rupert Graves, Peter Stormare.

When was Damage released and how long is it?

Damage was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.

What was the box office and production budget of Damage?

Damage had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $31M at the worldwide box office (2.82 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Damage?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Damage was composed by Zbigniew Preisner.

Is Damage based on a book or true story?

Damage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Josephine Hart".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Damage?

Damage holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).