Boogie Nights
“The life of a dreamer, the days of a business and the nights in between.”
Synopsis
In 1977, an idealistic porn producer and his promising protege try to catch up with the end of an era before their never-ending party collides with cold, hard reality.
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Top Cast
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Mark Wahlberg
Eddie Adams / Dirk Diggler
Burt Reynolds
Jack Horner
Julianne Moore
Amber Waves
John C. Reilly
Reed Rothchild
Heather Graham
Rollergirl
Don Cheadle
Buck Swope
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Scotty J.
William H. Macy
Little Bill
Thomas Jane
Todd Parker
Luis Guzmán
Maurice t.t. Rodriguez
Melora Walters
Jessie St. Vincent
Robert Ridgely
The Colonel James
Ricky Jay
Kurt Longjohn
Nicole Ari Parker
Becky Barnett
Alfred Molina
Rahad Jackson
Philip Baker Hall
Floyd Gondolli
Robert Downey Sr.
Burt, Studio Manager
Nina Hartley
Little Bill's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 7, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.87x
+$28.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Original Score
- Michael Penn
- Original Title
- Boogie Nights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $43.1M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Ghoulardi Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Thomas Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson
Michael Penn
Robert Elswit
Dylan Tichenor
Lloyd Levin, Lawrence Gordon, JoAnne Sellar, Paul Thomas Anderson, John S. Lyons
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Paul Thomas Anderson
Director
Michael Penn
Original Music Composer
Dylan Tichenor
Editor
Lloyd Levin
Producer
Mark Bridges
Costume Design
JoAnne Sellar
Producer
Paul Thomas Anderson
Producer
John S. Lyons
Producer
Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer
Cliff Cudney
Stunt Coordinator
Bob Ziembicki
Production Design
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.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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 Boogie Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boogie Nights about?
In 1977, an idealistic porn producer and his promising protege try to catch up with the end of an era before their never-ending party collides with cold, hard reality.
Who directed Boogie Nights?
Boogie Nights was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Who stars in Boogie Nights?
The principal cast of Boogie Nights includes Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, Heather Graham.
When was Boogie Nights released and how long is it?
Boogie Nights was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Boogie Nights?
Boogie Nights had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $43.1M at the worldwide box office (2.87 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Boogie Nights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boogie Nights was composed by Michael Penn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boogie Nights?
Boogie Nights 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.).