Tommy
“Your senses will never be the same.”
Synopsis
After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-17
Top Cast
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Oliver Reed
Frank
Ann-Margret
Nora
Roger Daltrey
Tommy
Elton John
The Pinball Wizard
Eric Clapton
The Preacher
Arthur Brown
The Priest
Pete Townshend
Himself
John Entwistle
Himself
Tina Turner
The Acid Queen
Paul Nicholas
Cousin Kevin
Keith Moon
Uncle Ernie
Jack Nicholson
The Specialist
Robert Powell
Captain Walker
Victoria Russell
Sally Simpson
Ben Aris
Reverend Simpson
Mary Holland
Mrs. Simpson
Gary Rich
Rock Musician
Dick Allan
President Black Angels
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 28, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.86x
+$29.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Russell
- Original Score
- Pete Townshend
- Original Title
- Tommy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.3M
- Production Studios
- Robert Stigwood Organization, Hemdale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Ken Russell, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle
Pete Townshend
Dick Bush, Robin Lehman, Ronnie Taylor
Stuart Baird
Robert Stigwood, Beryl Vertue, Christopher Stamp, Ken Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Baird
Editor
Ken Russell
Director
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Robin Lehman
Director of Photography
Robert Stigwood
Producer
Ken Russell
Screenplay
Ronnie Taylor
Director of Photography
Ken Russell
Producer
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Pete Townshend
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tommy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tommy about?
After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.
Who directed Tommy?
Tommy was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in Tommy?
The principal cast of Tommy includes Oliver Reed, Ann-Margret, Roger Daltrey, Elton John, Eric Clapton.
When was Tommy released and how long is it?
Tommy was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tommy?
Tommy had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $34.3M at the worldwide box office (6.86 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Tommy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tommy was composed by Pete Townshend.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tommy?
Tommy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).