Copycat
“One man is copying the most notorious killers in history one at a time. Together, two women must stop him from killing again. Or they’re next.”
Synopsis
An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
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Sigourney Weaver
Helen Hudson
Holly Hunter
M.J. Monahan
Dermot Mulroney
Ruben Goetz
William McNamara
Peter Foley
Harry Connick Jr.
Daryll Lee Cullum
J.E. Freeman
Lt. Quinn
Will Patton
Nicoletti
John Rothman
Andy
Shannon O'Hurley
Susan Schiffer
Bob Greene
Pachulski
Tony Haney
Kerby
Danny Kovacs
Kostas
Tahmus Rounds
Landis
Scott Devenney
Cop #1
David Michael Silverman
Mike
Diane Amos
Gigi
Kelly De Martino
Festival girl
Richard Conti
Harvey
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
October 27, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 27, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.6x
+$12M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Amiel
- Screenplay & Story
- Ann Biderman, David Madsen
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Copycat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Italian, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32M
- Production Studios
- Regency Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Amiel
Ann Biderman, David Madsen
Christopher Young
László Kovács, Tony Pierce-Roberts
Jim Clark, Alan Heim
Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr., Mark Tarlov, Arnon Milchan, John Fiedler, Michael G. Nathanson
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Biderman
Screenplay
David Madsen
Screenplay
Jon Amiel
Director
László Kovács
Director of Photography
Jim Clark
Editor
Mark Tarlov
Producer
Alan Heim
Editor
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Jim Clay
Production Design
Claudia Brown
Costume Design
Tim A. Davison
Stunt Coordinator
John C. Meier
Stunt Coordinator
Michael G. Nathanson
Producer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Copycat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Copycat about?
An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.
Who directed Copycat?
Copycat was directed by Jon Amiel.
Who stars in Copycat?
The principal cast of Copycat includes Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, William McNamara, Harry Connick Jr..
When was Copycat released and how long is it?
Copycat was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Copycat?
Copycat had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $32M at the worldwide box office (1.6 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Copycat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Copycat was composed by Christopher Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Copycat?
Copycat holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).