Empire Records
“They're selling music but not selling out.”
Synopsis
The employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try to stop the store from being absorbed by a large chain.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-10
Top Cast
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Liv Tyler
Corey Mason
Johnny Whitworth
A.J.
Renée Zellweger
Gina
Robin Tunney
Debra
Anthony LaPaglia
Joe Reaves
Rory Cochrane
Lucas
Ethan Embry
Mark
Maxwell Caulfield
Rex Manning
Debi Mazar
Jane
Brendan Sexton III
Warren
Coyote Shivers
Berko
James 'Kimo' Wills
Eddie
Ben Bode
Mitchell Beck
Gary Bolen
Croupier
Kimber Sissons
Woman at Craps Table
Tony Zaar
High Roller
Patt Noday
Reporter
Julia Deane
Kathy
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$304K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.03x
-$9.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Moyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Heikkinen
- Original Title
- Empire Records
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $304K
- Production Studios
- Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures, Riche-Ludwig Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Moyle
Carol Heikkinen
Carolyn Chen, Walt Lloyd
Michael Chandler
Tony Ludwig, Arnon Milchan, Michael G. Nathanson, Alan Riche
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Moyle
Director
Carol Heikkinen
Screenplay
Walt Lloyd
Director of Photography
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Chandler
Editor
Peter Jamison
Production Design
Susan Lyall
Costume Design
Tony Ludwig
Producer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Michael G. Nathanson
Producer
Alan Riche
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire Records
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Empire Records about?
The employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try to stop the store from being absorbed by a large chain.
Who directed Empire Records?
Empire Records was directed by Allan Moyle.
Who stars in Empire Records?
The principal cast of Empire Records includes Liv Tyler, Johnny Whitworth, Renée Zellweger, Robin Tunney, Anthony LaPaglia.
When was Empire Records released and how long is it?
Empire Records was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Empire Records?
Empire Records had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $304K at the worldwide box office (0.03 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Empire Records?
Empire Records holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).