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4.4 / 10(561 votes)IMDbPG-1320021h 35m$7.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

“The MAN on the Moon.”

Synopsis

The year is 2087, the setting is the moon. Pluto Nash, the high-flying successful owner of the hottest nightclub in the universe, finds himself in trouble when he refuses to sell his club to lunar gangster Mogan, who just happens to be helping the mysterious Rex Crater mastermind a plan to take over the entire moon.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

International TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 16, 2002

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 24, 2002

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.07x ROI)

Production Budget

$100M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$7.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.07x

-$92.9M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $100MWorldwide: $7.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ron Underwood
Screenplay & Story
Neil Cuthbert
Original Score
John Powell
Original Title
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Budget
$100M
Worldwide Gross
$7.1M
Production Studios
Village Roadshow Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, NPV Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ron Underwood

Screenplay & Story

Neil Cuthbert

Original Score & Music

John Powell

Director of Photography

Oliver Wood

Film Editing

Paul Hirsch, Alan Heim

Producers

Louis A. Stroller, Martin Bregman, Michael Bregman, Bruce Berman

Department Leadership Roster

Louis A. Stroller

Producer

Neil Cuthbert

Screenplay

Paul Hirsch

Paul Hirsch

Editor

Alan Heim

Alan Heim

Editor

Ron Underwood

Ron Underwood

Director

John Powell

John Powell

Original Music Composer

Martin Bregman

Martin Bregman

Producer

Michael Bregman

Producer

Oliver Wood

Oliver Wood

Director of Photography

Nick Davis

Nick Davis

Visual Effects Supervisor

Michael Scherer

Stunt Coordinator

Bill Brzeski

Bill Brzeski

Production Design

Alan Oliney

Stunt Coordinator

Ha Nguyen

Costume Design

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.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Pluto Nash

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

What is The Adventures of Pluto Nash about?

The year is 2087, the setting is the moon. Pluto Nash, the high-flying successful owner of the hottest nightclub in the universe, finds himself in trouble when he refuses to sell his club to lunar gangster Mogan, who just happens to be helping the mysterious Rex Crater mastermind a plan to take over the entire moon.

Who directed The Adventures of Pluto Nash?

The Adventures of Pluto Nash was directed by Ron Underwood.

Who stars in The Adventures of Pluto Nash?

The principal cast of The Adventures of Pluto Nash includes Eddie Murphy, Randy Quaid, Rosario Dawson, Joe Pantoliano, Jay Mohr.

When was The Adventures of Pluto Nash released and how long is it?

The Adventures of Pluto Nash was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Adventures of Pluto Nash?

The Adventures of Pluto Nash had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $7.1M at the worldwide box office (0.07 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Pluto Nash?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Pluto Nash was composed by John Powell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Pluto Nash?

The Adventures of Pluto Nash holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).