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5.9 / 10(453 votes)IMDbR19992h 4m$8.4M Worldwide GrossGermany, United States of America

Pushing Tin

“A comedy about losing control”

Synopsis

Two air traffic controllers who thrive on living dangerously compete to outdo each other on several levels.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Pushing Tin (1999) Trailer | John Cusack | Billy Bob Thornton

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 23, 1999

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 2, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.25x ROI)

Production Budget

$33M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$8.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.25x

-$24.6M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $33MWorldwide: $8.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mike Newell
Screenplay & Story
Les Charles, Glen Charles
Original Score
Anne Dudley
Original Title
Pushing Tin
Country of Origin
Germany, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 4m
Production Budget
$33M
Worldwide Gross
$8.4M
Production Studios
Taurus Film, 3 Miles Apart Productions Ltd., Dogstar Films, Fox 2000 Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Linson Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mike Newell

Screenplay & Story

Les Charles, Glen Charles

Original Score & Music

Anne Dudley

Director of Photography

Gale Tattersall

Film Editing

Jon Gregory

Producers

Alan Greenspan, Art Linson, Michael Flynn

Department Leadership Roster

Anne Dudley

Anne Dudley

Original Music Composer

Art Linson

Art Linson

Producer

Les Charles

Screenplay

Gale Tattersall

Director of Photography

Glen Charles

Glen Charles

Screenplay

Jon Gregory

Editor

Mike Newell

Mike Newell

Director

Doug Coleman

Doug Coleman

Stunt Coordinator

Marie-Sylvie Deveau

Costume Design

Rick Forsayeth

Stunt Coordinator

Boyd Shermis

Visual Effects Supervisor

Bruno Rubeo

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)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pushing Tin.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pushing Tin

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

What is Pushing Tin about?

Two air traffic controllers who thrive on living dangerously compete to outdo each other on several levels.

Who directed Pushing Tin?

Pushing Tin was directed by Mike Newell.

Who stars in Pushing Tin?

The principal cast of Pushing Tin includes John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie, Jake Weber.

When was Pushing Tin released and how long is it?

Pushing Tin was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.

What was the box office and production budget of Pushing Tin?

Pushing Tin had a reported production budget of $33M and grossed $8.4M at the worldwide box office (0.25 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Pushing Tin?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Pushing Tin was composed by Anne Dudley.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Pushing Tin?

Pushing Tin holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).