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5.6 / 10(1,119 votes)IMDbPG-1320021h 35m$77.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, Australia

Showtime

“Lights. Camera. Aggravation.”

Synopsis

A spoof of buddy cop movies where two very different cops are forced to team up on a new reality based T.V. cop show.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Showtime - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 14, 2002

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 21, 2002

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.92x ROI)

Production Budget

$85M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$77.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.92x

-$7.1M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $85MWorldwide: $77.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tom Dey
Screenplay & Story
Miles Millar, Alfred Gough, Keith Sharon
Original Score
Alan Silvestri
Original Title
Showtime
Country of Origin
United States of America, Australia
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Budget
$85M
Worldwide Gross
$77.9M
Production Studios
Material, NPV Entertainment, Tribeca Productions, Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tom Dey

Screenplay & Story

Miles Millar, Alfred Gough, Keith Sharon

Original Score & Music

Alan Silvestri

Director of Photography

Thomas Kloss

Film Editing

Billy Weber

Producers

Bruce Berman, Jorge Saralegui, Will Smith, Channing Dungey, James Lassiter

Department Leadership Roster

Tom Dey

Tom Dey

Director

Miles Millar

Miles Millar

Screenplay

Jorge Saralegui

Producer

Channing Dungey

Producer

Alfred Gough

Alfred Gough

Screenplay

Keith Sharon

Screenplay

Thomas Kloss

Thomas Kloss

Director of Photography

Jeff Mann

Production Design

Christopher Lawrence

Christopher Lawrence

Costume Design

Jane Rosenthal

Jane Rosenthal

Producer

Billy Weber

Editor

Alan Silvestri

Alan Silvestri

Original Music Composer

Jack Gill

Jack Gill

Stunt Coordinator

Jamie Dixon

Visual Effects Supervisor

Alan Oliney

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.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

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

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Showtime.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Showtime

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

What is Showtime about?

A spoof of buddy cop movies where two very different cops are forced to team up on a new reality based T.V. cop show.

Who directed Showtime?

Showtime was directed by Tom Dey.

Who stars in Showtime?

The principal cast of Showtime includes Robert De Niro, Eddie Murphy, Rene Russo, William Shatner, Nestor Serrano.

When was Showtime released and how long is it?

Showtime was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

What was the box office and production budget of Showtime?

Showtime had a reported production budget of $85M and grossed $77.9M at the worldwide box office (0.92 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Showtime?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Showtime was composed by Alan Silvestri.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Showtime?

Showtime holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).