Unlawful Entry
“A man obsessed will do anything for love... A cop obsessed can get away with it.”
Synopsis
When Michael and Karen Carr’s home is robbed, the couple strike up a friendship with duty officer Pete Davis. But the disturbed cop develops an intense fixation on Karen, and his idea of friendship soon turns into a dangerous obsession, making him the Carrs’ worst nightmare.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
UK Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-28
Top Cast
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Kurt Russell
Michael Carr
Ray Liotta
Officer Pete Davis
Madeleine Stowe
Karen Carr
Roger E. Mosley
Officer Roy Cole
Ken Lerner
Roger Graham
Deborah Offner
Penny, Karen's Friend
Johnny Ray McGhee
Ernie Pike
Carmen Argenziano
Jerome Lurie
Andy Romano
Captain Russell Hayes
Sonny Carl Davis
Neighbor Jack
Sherrie Rose
Girl in Jeep
Lynn Eastman-Rossi
Candace Lurie
Dick Miller
Impound Clerk
Bob Minor
Detective Murray
Djimon Hounsou
Prisoner on Bench
Richard Narita
Detective Nobu
Charles David Richards
Bailiff
Dino Anello
Leon, the Dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$57.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.48x
+$34.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis Colick
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Unlawful Entry
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $57.1M
- Production Studios
- Largo Entertainment, JVC, 20th Century Fox, Gordon Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Kaplan
Lewis Colick, John Katchmer, George Putnam
James Horner
Jamie Anderson
Curtiss Clayton
Charles Gordon, Joseph Newton Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Kaplan
Director
Jamie Anderson
Director of Photography
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Charles Gordon
Producer
Lewis Colick
Screenplay
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
Lawrence G. Paull
Production Design
April Ferry
Costume Design
Joseph Newton Cohen
Producer
Bob Minor
Stunt Coordinator
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.
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 Unlawful Entry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Unlawful Entry about?
When Michael and Karen Carr’s home is robbed, the couple strike up a friendship with duty officer Pete Davis. But the disturbed cop develops an intense fixation on Karen, and his idea of friendship soon turns into a dangerous obsession, making him the Carrs’ worst nightmare.
Who directed Unlawful Entry?
Unlawful Entry was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.
Who stars in Unlawful Entry?
The principal cast of Unlawful Entry includes Kurt Russell, Ray Liotta, Madeleine Stowe, Roger E. Mosley, Ken Lerner.
When was Unlawful Entry released and how long is it?
Unlawful Entry was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Unlawful Entry?
Unlawful Entry had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $57.1M at the worldwide box office (2.48 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Unlawful Entry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unlawful Entry was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Unlawful Entry?
Unlawful Entry holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).