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7.0 / 10(7,119 votes)IMDbPG-1320161h 36m$85.2M Worldwide GrossHong Kong, United States of America

Nerve

“We dare you.”

Synopsis

Industrious high school senior Vee Delmonico has had it with living life on the sidelines. When pressured by friends to join the popular online game Nerve, Vee decides to sign up for just one dare in what seems like harmless fun. But as she finds herself caught up in the thrill of the adrenaline-fueled competition partnered with a mysterious stranger, the game begins to take a sinister turn with increasingly dangerous acts, leading her into a high stakes finale that will determine her entire future.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Nerve (2016 Movie) - Official Trailer – ‘Watcher or Player?’Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-11

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 27, 2016

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 9, 2017

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (4.49x ROI)

Production Budget

$19M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$85.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

4.49x

+$66.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $19MWorldwide: $85.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost
Screenplay & Story
Jessica Sharzer, Jeanne Ryan
Original Score
Rob Simonsen, Declan Rodgers
Original Title
Nerve
Country of Origin
Hong Kong, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Budget
$19M
Worldwide Gross
$85.2M
Production Studios
Lionsgate, Allison Shearmur Productions, Keep Your Head Productions, TIK Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost

Screenplay & Story

Jessica Sharzer, Jeanne Ryan

Original Score & Music

Rob Simonsen, Declan Rodgers

Director of Photography

Michael Simmonds

Film Editing

Jeff McEvoy, Madeleine Gavin

Producers

Long Qiuyun, Anthony Katagas, Allison Shearmur, Jeanne Ryan

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Jeanne Ryan

Department Leadership Roster

Jessica Sharzer

Jessica Sharzer

Writer

Ariel Schulman

Ariel Schulman

Director

Henry Joost

Henry Joost

Director

Jeff McEvoy

Editor

Michael Simmonds

Michael Simmonds

Director of Photography

Madeleine Gavin

Madeleine Gavin

Editor

Melissa Vargas

Costume Design

Rob Simonsen

Rob Simonsen

Original Music Composer

Chris Trujillo

Chris Trujillo

Production Design

Anthony Katagas

Anthony Katagas

Producer

Allison Shearmur

Allison Shearmur

Producer

Eran Dinur

Eran Dinur

Visual Effects Supervisor

Sid Jayakar

Visual Effects Supervisor

Stephen A. Pope

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

India (CBFC)A

Restricted to Adults (18+).

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nerve.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nerve

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

What is Nerve about?

Industrious high school senior Vee Delmonico has had it with living life on the sidelines. When pressured by friends to join the popular online game Nerve, Vee decides to sign up for just one dare in what seems like harmless fun. But as she finds herself caught up in the thrill of the adrenaline-fueled competition partnered with a mysterious stranger, the game begins to take a sinister turn with increasingly dangerous acts, leading her into a high stakes finale that will determine her entire future.

Who directed Nerve?

Nerve was directed by Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost.

Who stars in Nerve?

The principal cast of Nerve includes Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Emily Meade, Miles Heizer, Juliette Lewis.

When was Nerve released and how long is it?

Nerve was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

What was the box office and production budget of Nerve?

Nerve had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $85.2M at the worldwide box office (4.49 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Nerve?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Nerve was composed by Rob Simonsen, Declan Rodgers.

Is Nerve based on a book or true story?

Nerve is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeanne Ryan".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Nerve?

Nerve 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: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).