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8.1 / 10(15,923 votes)IMDbR19921h 39m$2.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Reservoir Dogs

“Every dog has his day.”

Synopsis

A botched robbery indicates a police informant, and the pressure mounts in the aftermath at a warehouse. Crime begets violence as the survivors -- veteran Mr. White, newcomer Mr. Orange, psychopathic parolee Mr. Blonde, bickering weasel Mr. Pink and Nice Guy Eddie -- unravel.

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Official Park Circus TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

São Paulo International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 23, 1992

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 1, 1994

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.38x ROI)

Production Budget

$1.2M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.38x

+$1.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $1.2MWorldwide: $2.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Quentin Tarantino
Screenplay & Story
Quentin Tarantino
Original Title
Reservoir Dogs
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 39m
Production Budget
$1.2M
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Production Studios
Live Entertainment, Dog Eat Dog Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Quentin Tarantino

Screenplay & Story

Quentin Tarantino

Director of Photography

Andrzej Sekula, Alan Sherrod

Film Editing

Sally Menke

Producers

Ronna B. Wallace, Richard N. Gladstein, Lawrence Bender, Monte Hellman

Department Leadership Roster

Sally Menke

Sally Menke

Editor

Andrzej Sekula

Andrzej Sekula

Director of Photography

Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino

Writer

Betsy Heimann

Costume Design

Lawrence Bender

Lawrence Bender

Producer

David Wasco

David Wasco

Production Design

Ken Lesco

Stunt Coordinator

Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino

Director

Ken Kaufman

Production Design

Dave Gregory

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)MA 15+
Canada18A
Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 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.

India (CBFC)UA

Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reservoir Dogs

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

What is Reservoir Dogs about?

A botched robbery indicates a police informant, and the pressure mounts in the aftermath at a warehouse. Crime begets violence as the survivors -- veteran Mr. White, newcomer Mr. Orange, psychopathic parolee Mr. Blonde, bickering weasel Mr. Pink and Nice Guy Eddie -- unravel.

Who directed Reservoir Dogs?

Reservoir Dogs was directed by Quentin Tarantino.

Who stars in Reservoir Dogs?

The principal cast of Reservoir Dogs includes Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi.

When was Reservoir Dogs released and how long is it?

Reservoir Dogs was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.

What was the box office and production budget of Reservoir Dogs?

Reservoir Dogs had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $2.9M at the worldwide box office (2.38 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

What is the age rating and content advisory for Reservoir Dogs?

Reservoir Dogs holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).