Flatliners
“Some lines shouldn't be crossed.”
Synopsis
Five medical students experiment with "near death" experiences, until the dark consequences of past tragedies begin to jeopardize their lives.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-27
Top Cast
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Kiefer Sutherland
Nelson Wright
Julia Roberts
Rachel Mannus
Kevin Bacon
David Labraccio
William Baldwin
Joe Hurley
Oliver Platt
Randy Steckle
Kimberly Scott
Winnie Hicks
Joshua Rudoy
Billy Mahoney
Benjamin Mouton
Rachel's Father
Aeryk Egan
Young Nelson
Kesha Reed
Young Winnie
Hope Davis
Anne Coldren
Jim Ortlieb
Uncle Dave
John Duda
Young David
Megan Stewart
Playground Kid
Tressa Thomas
Playground Kid
Sanna Vraa
Bridget
Beth Grant
Housewife
Marilyn Dodds Frank
Bag Lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 23, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$26M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$61.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.36x
+$35.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Filardi
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Flatliners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $26M
- Worldwide Gross
- $61.5M
- Production Studios
- Stonebridge Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Schumacher
Peter Filardi
James Newton Howard
Jan de Bont
Robert Brown
Michael Douglas, Peter Filardi, Scott Rudin, Michael I. Rachmil, Rick Bieber
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Schumacher
Director
Peter Filardi
Writer
Robert Brown
Editor
Jan de Bont
Director of Photography
Michael Douglas
Producer
Bill Erickson
Stunt Coordinator
Eugenio Zanetti
Production Design
Susan Becker
Costume Design
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Rick Bieber
Producer
Peter Donen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flatliners
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flatliners about?
Five medical students experiment with "near death" experiences, until the dark consequences of past tragedies begin to jeopardize their lives.
Who directed Flatliners?
Flatliners was directed by Joel Schumacher.
Who stars in Flatliners?
The principal cast of Flatliners includes Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin, Oliver Platt.
When was Flatliners released and how long is it?
Flatliners was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Flatliners?
Flatliners had a reported production budget of $26M and grossed $61.5M at the worldwide box office (2.36 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Flatliners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flatliners was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flatliners?
Flatliners holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).