Hurlyburly
“Hollywood highs and L.A. lows”
Synopsis
A group of actors and their casting agents try to find a direction in their lives whilst coming to terms with their personal problems and relationship conflicts.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hurlyburly (1998) Official Trailer - Anna Paquin, Sean Penn & Kevin Spacey
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-22
Top Cast
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Sean Penn
Eddie
Kevin Spacey
Mickey
Robin Wright
Darlene
Chazz Palminteri
Phil
Garry Shandling
Artie
Anna Paquin
Donna
Meg Ryan
Bonnie
Gianna Palminteri
Susie
David Fabrizio
Store Manager
Kenny Vance
Singer
Michaline Babich
Receptionist
Elaine Corral Kendall
TV Anchor
Sharon Tay
TV Reporter
Frank Somerville
TV Anchor
Bob Jimenez
Newscaster
Piers Mackenzie
Dry Cleaner
Penelope Allen
Dry Cleaner
Lisa Ristorucci
Cashier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$2.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Drazan
- Screenplay & Story
- David Rabe
- Original Score
- David Baerwald, Steve Lindsey
- Original Title
- Hurlyburly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Fine Line Features, FilmColony, Storm Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Drazan
David Rabe
David Baerwald, Steve Lindsey
Gu Changwei
Dylan Tichenor
Nicholas Paleologos, Frederick Zollo, David Hamburger, Richard N. Gladstein, Carl Colpaert
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Drazan
Director
David Rabe
Screenplay
David Hamburger
Producer
David Baerwald
Original Music Composer
Richard N. Gladstein
Producer
Mary Claire Hannan
Costume Design
Anthony Drazan
Producer
Gu Changwei
Director of Photography
Dylan Tichenor
Editor
Michael D. Haller
Production Design
Steve Lindsey
Original Music Composer
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 Hurlyburly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hurlyburly about?
A group of actors and their casting agents try to find a direction in their lives whilst coming to terms with their personal problems and relationship conflicts.
Who directed Hurlyburly?
Hurlyburly was directed by Anthony Drazan.
Who stars in Hurlyburly?
The principal cast of Hurlyburly includes Sean Penn, Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Chazz Palminteri, Garry Shandling.
When was Hurlyburly released and how long is it?
Hurlyburly was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hurlyburly?
Hurlyburly had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $1.8M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Hurlyburly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hurlyburly was composed by David Baerwald, Steve Lindsey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hurlyburly?
Hurlyburly holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).