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6.4 / 10(297 votes)IMDbR19992h 42m$2.3M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, Italy, United States of America

Titus

“The fate of an empire. The descent of man.”

Synopsis

Titus Andronicus returns from the wars and sees his sons and daughters taken from him, one by one. Shakespeare's goriest and earliest tragedy.

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

Titus - Anthony Hopkins - Jessica Lange - Julie Taymor - Trailer - 1999 - 4K

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-13

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 25, 1999

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.13x ROI)

Production Budget

$18M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.13x

-$15.7M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $18MWorldwide: $2.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Julie Taymor
Screenplay & Story
Julie Taymor
Original Score
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Title
Titus
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, Italy, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Latin
Runtime
2h 42m
Production Budget
$18M
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Production Studios
Clear Blue Sky Productions, Overseas FilmGroup, Urania Pictures, NDF International, Titus Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Julie Taymor

Screenplay & Story

Julie Taymor, William Shakespeare

Original Score & Music

Elliot Goldenthal

Director of Photography

Luciano Tovoli

Film Editing

Françoise Bonnot

Producers

Conchita Airoldi, Jody Patton, Julie Taymor, Paul G. Allen

Department Leadership Roster

Julie Taymor

Julie Taymor

Screenplay

Conchita Airoldi

Conchita Airoldi

Producer

Jody Patton

Producer

Françoise Bonnot

Françoise Bonnot

Editor

Julie Taymor

Julie Taymor

Director

Elliot Goldenthal

Elliot Goldenthal

Original Music Composer

Luciano Tovoli

Luciano Tovoli

Director of Photography

Julie Taymor

Julie Taymor

Producer

Milena Canonero

Milena Canonero

Costume Design

Dante Ferretti

Dante Ferretti

Production Design

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)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Titus.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Titus

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

What is Titus about?

Titus Andronicus returns from the wars and sees his sons and daughters taken from him, one by one. Shakespeare's goriest and earliest tragedy.

Who directed Titus?

Titus was directed by Julie Taymor.

Who stars in Titus?

The principal cast of Titus includes Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Lange, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Matthew Rhys, Harry Lennix.

When was Titus released and how long is it?

Titus was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.

What was the box office and production budget of Titus?

Titus had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (0.13 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Titus?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Titus was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Titus?

Titus holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).