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7.2 / 10(3,151 votes)IMDbR20051h 43m$15.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

“Sex. Murder. Mystery. Welcome to the party.”

Synopsis

A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role...

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 21, 2005

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 13, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.05x ROI)

Production Budget

$15M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$15.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.05x

+$785K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $15MWorldwide: $15.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Shane Black
Screenplay & Story
Shane Black
Original Score
John Ottman
Original Title
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Budget
$15M
Worldwide Gross
$15.8M
Production Studios
Silver Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Shane Black

Screenplay & Story

Shane Black, Brett Halliday

Original Score & Music

John Ottman

Director of Photography

Michael Barrett

Film Editing

Jim Page

Producers

Joel Silver, Susan Downey, Steve Richards

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Brett Halliday

Department Leadership Roster

Shane Black

Shane Black

Screenplay

Joel Silver

Producer

John Ottman

John Ottman

Original Music Composer

Michael Barrett

Michael Barrett

Director of Photography

Jim Page

Editor

Aaron Osborne

Production Design

Christopher J. Kristoff

Costume Design

Shane Black

Shane Black

Director

Kurt Bryant

Kurt Bryant

Stunt Coordinator

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+
Canada14A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

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

What is Kiss Kiss Bang Bang about?

A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role...

Who directed Kiss Kiss Bang Bang?

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was directed by Shane Black.

Who stars in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang?

The principal cast of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang includes Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, Corbin Bernsen, Dash Mihok.

When was Kiss Kiss Bang Bang released and how long is it?

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

What was the box office and production budget of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang?

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $15.8M at the worldwide box office (1.05 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was composed by John Ottman.

Is Kiss Kiss Bang Bang based on a book or true story?

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brett Halliday".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang?

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).