Skip to content
Westworld poster
6.8 / 10(1,535 votes)IMDbPG19731h 29m$10M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Westworld

“Boy, have we got a vacation for you...”

Synopsis

Delos is a futuristic amusement park that features themed worlds populated by human-like androids. After two patrons have a run-in with a menacing gunslinger in West World, the androids at Delos all begin to malfunction, causing havoc throughout the park.

Play Movie
Franchise Collection

Part of the Westworld Collection

Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.

Explore Collection

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Avoriaz International Fantastic Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 15, 1973

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 24, 2014

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (8.33x ROI)

Production Budget

$1.2M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$10M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

8.33x

+$8.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $1.2MWorldwide: $10M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Crichton
Screenplay & Story
Michael Crichton
Original Score
Fred Karlin
Original Title
Westworld
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Budget
$1.2M
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Crichton

Screenplay & Story

Michael Crichton

Original Score & Music

Fred Karlin

Director of Photography

Gene Polito

Film Editing

David Bretherton

Producers

Paul Lazarus III

Department Leadership Roster

Fred Karlin

Fred Karlin

Original Music Composer

Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton

Director

David Bretherton

Editor

Paul Lazarus III

Producer

Gene Polito

Director of Photography

Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton

Writer

Dick Ziker

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Westworld.

Featured In Curated Collections

Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Westworld.

Movie Collection

3566 titles

2026 movies watched playlist

Here is the list of how many hours of movies that I watched in 2026 movie list here so far.

721 titles

My Movies

Master List In Progress

13642 titles

Movies That I have watched all

All of my ratings are the movies that I have seen.

2585 titles

Movies

What I've Watched.

883 titles

Movies

3329 titles

Similar Titles to Westworld

Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling

  • 6.7
  • 5.8
  • 8.1
  • 6.5
  • 6.7
  • 4.8
  • 3.8
  • 8.4
  • 7.0
  • 6.3
  • 7.4
  • 6.4
  • 5.2
  • 5.5
  • 6.2
  • 5.8
  • 6.8
  • 7.0
  • 7.3

More Like Westworld

Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.

6.3
7.6
6.2
7.4
6.4
6.0
7.5
6.7
5.8
6.2
5.8
6.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Westworld

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

What is Westworld about?

Delos is a futuristic amusement park that features themed worlds populated by human-like androids. After two patrons have a run-in with a menacing gunslinger in West World, the androids at Delos all begin to malfunction, causing havoc throughout the park.

Who directed Westworld?

Westworld was directed by Michael Crichton.

Who stars in Westworld?

The principal cast of Westworld includes Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin, Norman Bartold, Alan Oppenheimer.

When was Westworld released and how long is it?

Westworld was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

What was the box office and production budget of Westworld?

Westworld had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $10M at the worldwide box office (8.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Westworld?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Westworld was composed by Fred Karlin.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Westworld?

Westworld holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).