Excess Baggage
“A crash course in kidnappings, car thefts and other rituals of dating.”
Synopsis
A rich brat fakes her own kidnapping, but in the process ends up locked in the trunk of a car that gets stolen.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-29
Top Cast
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Alicia Silverstone
Emily
Benicio del Toro
Vincent
Christopher Walken
Ray
Jack Thompson
Alexander
Harry Connick Jr.
Greg
Nicholas Turturro
Stick
Michael Bowen
Gus
Robert Wisden
Detective Sims
Leland Orser
Detective Barnaby
Sally Kirkland
Louise
Hiro Kanagawa
Jon
Brendan Beiser
Man on Pay Phone
Demetri Goritsas
Surveillance Van Cop
Jorge Vargas
Mini Mart Clerk
Danielle Saklofsky
Monique
Stacy Grant
Car Showroom Receptionist
Callum Keith Rennie
Motel Manager
Carrie Cain-Sparks
Waitress at Diner
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Brambilla
- Screenplay & Story
- Max D. Adams
- Original Score
- John Lurie
- Original Title
- Excess Baggage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Brambilla
Max D. Adams
John Lurie
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Stephen E. Rivkin
Carolyn Kessler, Alicia Silverstone, Bill Borden
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Brambilla
Director
Max D. Adams
Writer
Betty Thomas Quee
Stunt Coordinator
Stephen E. Rivkin
Editor
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Director of Photography
Missy Stewart
Production Design
John Lurie
Original Music Composer
Beatrix Aruna Pasztor
Costume Design
Carolyn Kessler
Producer
Alicia Silverstone
Producer
Bill Borden
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Excess Baggage
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What is Excess Baggage about?
A rich brat fakes her own kidnapping, but in the process ends up locked in the trunk of a car that gets stolen.
Who directed Excess Baggage?
Excess Baggage was directed by Marco Brambilla.
Who stars in Excess Baggage?
The principal cast of Excess Baggage includes Alicia Silverstone, Benicio del Toro, Christopher Walken, Jack Thompson, Harry Connick Jr..
When was Excess Baggage released and how long is it?
Excess Baggage was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Excess Baggage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Excess Baggage was composed by John Lurie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Excess Baggage?
Excess Baggage holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).