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4.9 / 10(180 votes)IMDbR19991h 49m$17.6M Worldwide GrossAustralia, Canada, United Kingdom

Eye of the Beholder

“Obsession is in the eye of the beholder.”

Synopsis

A reclusive surveillance expert is hired to spy on a mysterious blackmailer, who just may be a serial killer.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Eye Of The Beholder (1999) - Official Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-16

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Venice Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

January 28, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 5, 2000

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.17x ROI)

Production Budget

$15M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$17.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.17x

+$2.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $15MWorldwide: $17.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stephan Elliott
Screenplay & Story
Stephan Elliott
Original Score
Marius de Vries
Original Title
Eye of the Beholder
Country of Origin
Australia, Canada, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
French, English
Runtime
1h 49m
Production Budget
$15M
Worldwide Gross
$17.6M
Production Studios
Destination Films, MDP Worldwide, Behaviour Worldwide

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stephan Elliott

Screenplay & Story

Stephan Elliott, Marc Behm

Original Score & Music

Marius de Vries

Director of Photography

Guy Dufaux

Film Editing

Sue Blainey

Producers

Nicolas Clermont, Hilary Shor, Tony Smith, Mark Damon

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Marc Behm

Department Leadership Roster

Stephan Elliott

Stephan Elliott

Director

Stephan Elliott

Stephan Elliott

Screenplay

Lizzy Gardiner

Costume Design

Guy Dufaux

Guy Dufaux

Director of Photography

Sue Blainey

Editor

Nicolas Clermont

Producer

Tony Smith

Producer

Jean-Baptiste Tard

Production Design

Marius de Vries

Marius de Vries

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Eye of the Beholder.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eye of the Beholder

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Eye of the Beholder about?

A reclusive surveillance expert is hired to spy on a mysterious blackmailer, who just may be a serial killer.

Who directed Eye of the Beholder?

Eye of the Beholder was directed by Stephan Elliott.

Who stars in Eye of the Beholder?

The principal cast of Eye of the Beholder includes Ewan McGregor, Ashley Judd, Patrick Bergin, K.D. Lang, Geneviève Bujold.

When was Eye of the Beholder released and how long is it?

Eye of the Beholder was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.

What was the box office and production budget of Eye of the Beholder?

Eye of the Beholder had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $17.6M at the worldwide box office (1.17 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Eye of the Beholder?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Eye of the Beholder was composed by Marius de Vries.

Is Eye of the Beholder based on a book or true story?

Eye of the Beholder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marc Behm".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Eye of the Beholder?

Eye of the Beholder holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).