The Temp
“She'll eliminate the competition... permanently.”
Synopsis
Peter Derns, an executive at Mrs. Appleby's Cooke Company, fears his future prospects are crumbling fast, until the arrival of Kris Bolin, a gorgeous, cooly efficient temp - and sultry temptress - who helps him develop a marketing campaign that slays the competition. But after two executives mysteriously die, Peter discovers his job security may vanish due to the one person he needs to trust: his temp.
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Top Cast
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Timothy Hutton
Peter Derns
Lara Flynn Boyle
Kris Bolin
Dwight Schultz
Roger Jasser
Oliver Platt
Jack Hartsell
Steven Weber
Brad Montroe
Colleen Flynn
Sara Meinhold
Faye Dunaway
Charlene Towne
Scott Coffey
Lance
Dakin Matthews
Dr. Feldman
Maura Tierney
Sharon Derns
Lin Shaye
Rosemary
Michael Winters
Mercer
Daniel C. Swanson
Nathan Derns
Demene E. Hall
Marla Higgins
Jesse Vint
Larry
Gary Rooney
Bouncer
Bill Johns
Waiter
Don Alder
Office Security Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Falls
- Original Score
- Frédéric Talgorn
- Original Title
- The Temp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Holland
Kevin Falls, Tom Engelman
Frédéric Talgorn
Michael D. O'Shea, David L. Butler, Steve Yaconelli
Scott Conrad
Hawk Koch, David Permut, Tom Engelman
Department Leadership Roster
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Frédéric Talgorn
Original Music Composer
Scott Conrad
Editor
Joel Schiller
Production Design
Steve Yaconelli
Director of Photography
Kevin Falls
Screenplay
David Permut
Producer
Tom Engelman
Producer
Tom Holland
Director
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Temp
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What is The Temp about?
Peter Derns, an executive at Mrs. Appleby's Cooke Company, fears his future prospects are crumbling fast, until the arrival of Kris Bolin, a gorgeous, cooly efficient temp - and sultry temptress - who helps him develop a marketing campaign that slays the competition. But after two executives mysteriously die, Peter discovers his job security may vanish due to the one person he needs to trust: his temp.
Who directed The Temp?
The Temp was directed by Tom Holland.
Who stars in The Temp?
The principal cast of The Temp includes Timothy Hutton, Lara Flynn Boyle, Dwight Schultz, Oliver Platt, Steven Weber.
When was The Temp released and how long is it?
The Temp was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Temp?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Temp was composed by Frédéric Talgorn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Temp?
The Temp holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).