S.F.W.
“Fate made them hostages. The media made them stars.”
Synopsis
An alienated and misanthropic teenager gains sudden and unwanted celebrity status after he's taken hostage by terrorists where his indifference to their threats to kill him makes news headlines.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
S.F.W. Official Trailer #1 - Richard Portnow Movie (1994) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Stephen Dorff
Cliff Spab
Reese Witherspoon
Wendy Pfister
Jake Busey
Morrow Streeter
Joey Lauren Adams
Monica Dice
Pamela Gidley
Janet Streeter
David Barry Gray
Scott Spab
Jack Noseworthy
Joe Dice
Richard Portnow
Gerald Parsley
Tobey Maguire
Al
Amber Benson
Babs Wyler
John Roarke
Phil Donahue Clone / Sam Donaldson Clone / Alan Dershowitz / Ted Koppel Clone / Larry King Clone
Edward Wiley
Mr. Spab
Lela Ivey
Mrs. Spab
Natasha Gregson Wagner
Kristen
Annie McEnroe
Dolly
Virgil Frye
Earl
Francesca P. Roberts
Kim Martin
Soon-Tek Oh
Milt Morris
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jefery Levy
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Rubin, Jefery Levy
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- S.F.W.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Gramercy Pictures, A&M Films, Propaganda Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jefery Levy
Danny Rubin, Jefery Levy, Andrew Wellman
Graeme Revell
Peter Deming
Lauren Zuckerman
Dale Pollock, Sigurjón Sighvatsson
Department Leadership Roster
Jefery Levy
Director
Danny Rubin
Screenplay
Jefery Levy
Screenplay
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Lauren Zuckerman
Editor
Eve Cauley
Production Design
Debra McGuire
Costume Design
Steve M. Davison
Stunt Coordinator
Dale Pollock
Producer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About S.F.W.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is S.F.W. about?
An alienated and misanthropic teenager gains sudden and unwanted celebrity status after he's taken hostage by terrorists where his indifference to their threats to kill him makes news headlines.
Who directed S.F.W.?
S.F.W. was directed by Jefery Levy.
Who stars in S.F.W.?
The principal cast of S.F.W. includes Stephen Dorff, Reese Witherspoon, Jake Busey, Joey Lauren Adams, Pamela Gidley.
When was S.F.W. released and how long is it?
S.F.W. was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for S.F.W.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for S.F.W. was composed by Graeme Revell.
Is S.F.W. based on a book or true story?
S.F.W. is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andrew Wellman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for S.F.W.?
S.F.W. holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).