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7.0 / 10(1,632 votes)IMDbR19952h 25m$17M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Strange Days

“You know you want it.”

Synopsis

In the last days of 1999, ex-cop turned street hustler Lenny Nero receives a disc which contains the memories of the murder of a prostitute. With the help of bodyguard Mace, he starts to investigate and is pulled deeper and deeper in a whirl of murder, blackmail and intrigue.

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

Strange Days (1995) Trailer | 4K AI Upscale

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-26

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Venice Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 13, 1995

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 22, 1996

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.4x ROI)

Production Budget

$42M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$17M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.4x

-$25M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $42MWorldwide: $17M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kathryn Bigelow
Screenplay & Story
Jay Cocks, James Cameron
Original Score
Graeme Revell
Original Title
Strange Days
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
2h 25m
Production Budget
$42M
Worldwide Gross
$17M
Production Studios
Lightstorm Entertainment, 20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kathryn Bigelow

Screenplay & Story

Jay Cocks, James Cameron

Original Score & Music

Graeme Revell

Director of Photography

Matthew F. Leonetti, Roy Unger, Bing Sokolsky, Philip C. Pfeiffer

Film Editing

Howard E. Smith

Producers

James Cameron, Steven-Charles Jaffe, Rae Sanchini, Lawrence Kasanoff

Department Leadership Roster

Lilly Kilvert

Production Design

Jay Cocks

Jay Cocks

Screenplay

James Cameron

James Cameron

Producer

Graeme Revell

Graeme Revell

Original Music Composer

James Cameron

James Cameron

Screenplay

Ellen Mirojnick

Ellen Mirojnick

Costume Design

Matthew F. Leonetti

Matthew F. Leonetti

Director of Photography

Kathryn Bigelow

Kathryn Bigelow

Director

Steven-Charles Jaffe

Steven-Charles Jaffe

Producer

Howard E. Smith

Editor

Jeffrey Kalmus

Visual Effects Supervisor

Doug Coleman

Doug Coleman

Stunt Coordinator

James Lima

Visual Effects Supervisor

Mat Beck

Visual Effects Supervisor

Patrick Shearn

Visual Effects Supervisor

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

Australia (ACB)R 18+
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Strange Days.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Days

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

What is Strange Days about?

In the last days of 1999, ex-cop turned street hustler Lenny Nero receives a disc which contains the memories of the murder of a prostitute. With the help of bodyguard Mace, he starts to investigate and is pulled deeper and deeper in a whirl of murder, blackmail and intrigue.

Who directed Strange Days?

Strange Days was directed by Kathryn Bigelow.

Who stars in Strange Days?

The principal cast of Strange Days includes Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis, Tom Sizemore, Michael Wincott.

When was Strange Days released and how long is it?

Strange Days was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.

What was the box office and production budget of Strange Days?

Strange Days had a reported production budget of $42M and grossed $17M at the worldwide box office (0.4 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Strange Days?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Days was composed by Graeme Revell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Strange Days?

Strange Days holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).