Project X
“When the Air Force assigned Jimmy Garrett to a top secret project, he didn't know what he was in for. Neither did they.”
Synopsis
A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious 'Project X'. Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more to the secret project than he is being told.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Project X (1987) Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-15
Top Cast
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Matthew Broderick
Jimmy
Helen Hunt
Teri
William Sadler
Dr. Carroll
Johnny Ray McGhee
Robertson
Jonathan Stark
Sergeant Krieger
Robin Gammell
Colonel Niles
Stephen Lang
Watts
Jean Smart
Dr. Criswell
Chuck Bennett
General Claybourne
Daniel Roebuck
Hadfield
Mark Harden
Airman Lewis
Duncan Wilmore
Major Duncan
Marvin Johnson
Cellmate
Marvin 'Swede' Johnson
Senator
Harry Northup
Congressman
Michael Eric Kramer
Lieutenant Voeks
Reed R. McCants
Lieutenant Frohman
Ward Costello
Price
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.03x
+$532K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Weiser, Lawrence Lasker
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Project X
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.5M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., Parkes/Lasker productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Kaplan
Stanley Weiser, Lawrence Lasker
James Horner
Dean Cundey
Brent A. Schoenfeld, O. Nicholas Brown
Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Weiser
Writer
Lawrence Lasker
Producer
Jonathan Kaplan
Director
Lawrence Lasker
Writer
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Michael L. Fink
Visual Effects Supervisor
Victor Paul
Stunt Coordinator
Lawrence G. Paull
Production Design
Mary E. Vogt
Costume Design
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Editor
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
O. Nicholas Brown
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Project X
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Project X about?
A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious 'Project X'. Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more to the secret project than he is being told.
Who directed Project X?
Project X was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.
Who stars in Project X?
The principal cast of Project X includes Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, William Sadler, Johnny Ray McGhee, Jonathan Stark.
When was Project X released and how long is it?
Project X was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Project X?
Project X had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $18.5M at the worldwide box office (1.03 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Project X?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Project X was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Project X?
Project X holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).