Gross Anatomy
“No one thought a real rebel like Joe would make it through medical school. But they didn't know Joe.”
Synopsis
Joe Slovak is a brilliant first-year med student whose casual, nonconforming approach to life gets tested when he enrolls in Gross Anatomy, the toughest course in med school.
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Gross Anatomy (1989) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-07
Top Cast
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Matthew Modine
Joe Slovak
Daphne Zuniga
Laurie Rorbach
Christine Lahti
Dr. Rachel Woodruff
Todd Field
David Schreiner
John Scott Clough
Miles Reed
Alice Carter
Kim McCauley
Robert Desiderio
Dr. Banks
Zakes Mokae
Dr. Banumbra
Clyde Kusatsu
Interviewing Professor
John Petlock
Interviewing Professor
J. Patrick McNamara
Interviewing Professor
Jan Munroe
Interviewing Professor
Kay E. Kuter
Lecturing Professor
Michael Flanagan
Lecturing Professor
Don Perry
Lecturing Professor
J.C. Quinn
Papa Slovak
Rutanya Alda
Mama Slovak
Brandis Kemp
Aunt Rose
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.37x
+$3.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thom Eberhardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Nyswaner, Mark Spragg
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- Gross Anatomy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.6M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Sandollar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thom Eberhardt
Ron Nyswaner, Mark Spragg, Howard Rosenman, Alan Jay Glueckman, Stanley Isaacs
David Newman
Steve Yaconelli
Bud S. Smith, M. Scott Smith
Carol Baum, Sandy Gallin, Debra Hill, Howard Rosenman
Department Leadership Roster
Thom Eberhardt
Director
Ron Nyswaner
Screenplay
Mark Spragg
Screenplay
Debra Hill
Producer
Howard Rosenman
Producer
Steve Yaconelli
Director of Photography
Bud S. Smith
Editor
M. Scott Smith
Editor
William F. Matthews
Production Design
Gale Parker
Costume Design
David Newman
Original Music Composer
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
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gross Anatomy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gross Anatomy about?
Joe Slovak is a brilliant first-year med student whose casual, nonconforming approach to life gets tested when he enrolls in Gross Anatomy, the toughest course in med school.
Who directed Gross Anatomy?
Gross Anatomy was directed by Thom Eberhardt.
Who stars in Gross Anatomy?
The principal cast of Gross Anatomy includes Matthew Modine, Daphne Zuniga, Christine Lahti, Todd Field, John Scott Clough.
When was Gross Anatomy released and how long is it?
Gross Anatomy was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gross Anatomy?
Gross Anatomy had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $11.6M at the worldwide box office (1.37 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Gross Anatomy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gross Anatomy was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gross Anatomy?
Gross Anatomy holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).