Vanilla Sky
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Synopsis
David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.
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Top Cast
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Tom Cruise
David Aames
Penélope Cruz
Sofia Serrano
Cameron Diaz
Julie Gianni
Kurt Russell
Curtis McCabe
Jason Lee
Brian Shelby
Noah Taylor
Edmund Ventura
Timothy Spall
Thomas Tipp
Tilda Swinton
Rebecca Dearborn
Michael Shannon
Aaron
Delaina Mitchell
David's Assistant
Shalom Harlow
Colleen
Oona Hart
Lynette
Ivana Miličević
Emma
Johnny Galecki
Peter Brown
Jhaemi Willens
Jamie Berliner
Armand Schultz
Dr. Pomeranz
Cameron Watson
Other Doctor
Robertson Dean
Third Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
December 14, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 21, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$68M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$203.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.99x
+$135.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cameron Crowe
- Screenplay & Story
- Cameron Crowe
- Original Score
- Nancy Wilson
- Original Title
- Vanilla Sky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Budget
- $68M
- Worldwide Gross
- $203.4M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Cruise/Wagner Productions, Vinyl Films, Sogecine, Summit Entertainment, Artisan Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cameron Crowe
Cameron Crowe, Mateo Gil, Alejandro Amenábar
Nancy Wilson
John Toll, Craig Haagensen
Joe Hutshing, Mark Livolsi
Cameron Crowe, Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner, Fernando Bovaira, Danny Bramson
Department Leadership Roster
Cameron Crowe
Director
Cameron Crowe
Screenplay
Cameron Crowe
Producer
Tom Cruise
Producer
Paula Wagner
Producer
Nancy Wilson
Original Music Composer
John Toll
Director of Photography
Joe Hutshing
Editor
Mark Livolsi
Editor
Catherine Hardwicke
Production Design
Betsy Heimann
Costume Design
Brian Smrz
Stunt Coordinator
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Kevin Scott Mack
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vanilla Sky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vanilla Sky about?
David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.
Who directed Vanilla Sky?
Vanilla Sky was directed by Cameron Crowe.
Who stars in Vanilla Sky?
The principal cast of Vanilla Sky includes Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell, Jason Lee.
When was Vanilla Sky released and how long is it?
Vanilla Sky was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
What was the box office and production budget of Vanilla Sky?
Vanilla Sky had a reported production budget of $68M and grossed $203.4M at the worldwide box office (2.99 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Vanilla Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vanilla Sky was composed by Nancy Wilson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vanilla Sky?
Vanilla Sky holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).