Boomerang
“A player who's about to be played.”
Synopsis
Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing Jacqueline, is treating him in exactly the same way. Completely traumatised by this, his work goes badly downhill.
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Top Cast
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Eddie Murphy
Marcus Graham
Robin Givens
Jacqueline 'Jackie / Jack' Broyer
Halle Berry
Angela Lewis
David Alan Grier
Gerard Jackson
Martin Lawrence
Tyler
Grace Jones
Strangé
Geoffrey Holder
Nelson
Eartha Kitt
Lady Eloise
Chris Rock
Bony T
Tisha Campbell
Yvonne
Lela Rochon
Christie
John Witherspoon
Mr. Jackson
Bebe Drake
Mrs. Jackson
John Canada Terrell
Todd
Leonard Jackson
Lloyd
Jonathan P. Hicks
Lady Eloise's Butler
Tom Mardirosian
Salesman
Irv Dotten
Box Office Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 22, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$131.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.28x
+$91.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Hudlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry W. Blaustein, David Sheffield
- Original Score
- Marcus Miller
- Original Title
- Boomerang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $131.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Eddie Murphy Productions, Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Hudlin
Barry W. Blaustein, David Sheffield, Eddie Murphy
Marcus Miller
Woody Omens
Earl Watson, John Carter, Michael Jablow
Brian Grazer, Warrington Hudlin, Mark Lipsky, Eddie Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Marcus Miller
Original Music Composer
Barry W. Blaustein
Screenplay
Reginald Hudlin
Director
Woody Omens
Director of Photography
Brian Grazer
Producer
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
Costume Design
Warrington Hudlin
Producer
Earl Watson
Editor
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
John Carter
Editor
Michael Jablow
Editor
Jane Musky
Production Design
David Sheffield
Screenplay
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.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boomerang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boomerang about?
Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing Jacqueline, is treating him in exactly the same way. Completely traumatised by this, his work goes badly downhill.
Who directed Boomerang?
Boomerang was directed by Reginald Hudlin.
Who stars in Boomerang?
The principal cast of Boomerang includes Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens, Halle Berry, David Alan Grier, Martin Lawrence.
When was Boomerang released and how long is it?
Boomerang was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Boomerang?
Boomerang had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $131.1M at the worldwide box office (3.28 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Boomerang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boomerang was composed by Marcus Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boomerang?
Boomerang holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); 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.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).