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6.6 / 10(1,893 votes)IMDbPG-1319982h 11m$102.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

U.S. Marshals

“The cop who won't stop is back. But this time he's chasing down a lot more than a fugitive.”

Synopsis

U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard is accompanying a plane load of convicts from Chicago to New York. The plane crashes spectacularly, and Mark Sheridan escapes. But when Diplomatic Security Agent John Royce is assigned to help Gerard recapture Sheridan, it becomes clear that Sheridan is more than just another murderer.

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

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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 6, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 5, 2012

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.71x ROI)

Production Budget

$60M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$102.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.71x

+$42.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $60MWorldwide: $102.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stuart Baird
Screenplay & Story
John Pogue
Original Score
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Title
U.S. Marshals
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 11m
Production Budget
$60M
Worldwide Gross
$102.4M
Production Studios
Kopelson Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stuart Baird

Screenplay & Story

John Pogue, Roy Huggins

Original Score & Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Director of Photography

Andrzej Bartkowiak, Kurt E. Soderling, Allen Baker

Film Editing

Terry Rawlings

Producers

Anne Kopelson, Arnold Kopelson, Keith Barish, Roy Huggins

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Roy Huggins

Department Leadership Roster

Andrzej Bartkowiak

Andrzej Bartkowiak

Director of Photography

Anne Kopelson

Producer

Stuart Baird

Stuart Baird

Director

Arnold Kopelson

Arnold Kopelson

Producer

John Pogue

John Pogue

Screenplay

Terry Rawlings

Terry Rawlings

Editor

Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith

Original Music Composer

Louise Frogley

Costume Design

Maher Ahmad

Production Design

Peter Donen

Visual Effects Supervisor

Gary Davis

Gary Davis

Stunt Coordinator

Dick Ziker

Stunt Coordinator

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

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Marshals

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

What is U.S. Marshals about?

U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard is accompanying a plane load of convicts from Chicago to New York. The plane crashes spectacularly, and Mark Sheridan escapes. But when Diplomatic Security Agent John Royce is assigned to help Gerard recapture Sheridan, it becomes clear that Sheridan is more than just another murderer.

Who directed U.S. Marshals?

U.S. Marshals was directed by Stuart Baird.

Who stars in U.S. Marshals?

The principal cast of U.S. Marshals includes Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr., Joe Pantoliano, Kate Nelligan.

When was U.S. Marshals released and how long is it?

U.S. Marshals was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.

What was the box office and production budget of U.S. Marshals?

U.S. Marshals had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $102.4M at the worldwide box office (1.71 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for U.S. Marshals?

The original motion picture soundtrack for U.S. Marshals was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.

Is U.S. Marshals based on a book or true story?

U.S. Marshals is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Roy Huggins".

What is the age rating and content advisory for U.S. Marshals?

U.S. Marshals holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).