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5.6 / 10(894 votes)IMDbR19931h 33m$8.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Leprechaun

“Your luck just ran out.”

Synopsis

A demonic leprechaun terrorizes a group of young people whom he believes stole his gold.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 8, 1993

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 1, 1994

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (8.6x ROI)

Production Budget

$1M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$8.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

8.6x

+$7.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $1MWorldwide: $8.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mark Jones
Screenplay & Story
Mark Jones
Original Score
Kevin Kiner
Original Title
Leprechaun
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Budget
$1M
Worldwide Gross
$8.6M
Production Studios
Trimark Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Jones

Screenplay & Story

Mark Jones

Original Score & Music

Kevin Kiner

Director of Photography

Levie Isaacks

Film Editing

Christopher Roth

Producers

Mark Amin, Jeffrey B. Mallian

Department Leadership Roster

Levie Isaacks

Director of Photography

Naomi Slodki

Production Design

Kevin Kiner

Kevin Kiner

Original Music Composer

Christopher Roth

Editor

Jeffrey B. Mallian

Producer

Mark Jones

Mark Jones

Director

Mark Jones

Mark Jones

Writer

Cole S. McKay

Cole S. McKay

Stunt Coordinator

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

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leprechaun

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

What is Leprechaun about?

A demonic leprechaun terrorizes a group of young people whom he believes stole his gold.

Who directed Leprechaun?

Leprechaun was directed by Mark Jones.

Who stars in Leprechaun?

The principal cast of Leprechaun includes Warwick Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Ken Olandt, Mark Holton, Robert Hy Gorman.

When was Leprechaun released and how long is it?

Leprechaun was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What was the box office and production budget of Leprechaun?

Leprechaun had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $8.6M at the worldwide box office (8.6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Leprechaun?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Leprechaun was composed by Kevin Kiner.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Leprechaun?

Leprechaun holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).