Requiem for a Dream
“A look into addiction and how it overcomes the mind and body.”
Synopsis
The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Ellen Burstyn
Sara Goldfarb
Jared Leto
Harry Goldfarb
Jennifer Connelly
Marion Silver
Marlon Wayans
Tyrone C. Love
Christopher McDonald
Tappy Tibbons
Louise Lasser
Ada
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Rae
Janet Sarno
Mrs. Pearlman
Suzanne Shepherd
Mrs. Scarlini
Joanne Gordon
Mrs. Ovadia
Charlotte Aronofsky
Mrs. Miles
Mark Margolis
Mr. Rabinowitz
Michael Kaycheck
Donut Cop
Jack A. O'Connell
Corn Dog Stand Boss
Chas Mastin
Lyle Russel
Ajay Naidu
Mailman
Sean Gullette
Arnold the Shrink
Samia Shoaib
Nurse Mall
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 16, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.64x
+$2.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darren Aronofsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Hubert Selby Jr., Darren Aronofsky
- Original Score
- Clint Mansell
- Original Title
- Requiem for a Dream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.4M
- Production Studios
- Artisan Entertainment, Thousand Words, Protozoa Pictures, Industry Entertainment Partners, Bandeira Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darren Aronofsky
Hubert Selby Jr., Darren Aronofsky
Clint Mansell
Matthew Libatique
Jay Rabinowitz
Palmer West, Eric Watson, Nick Wechsler, Stefan Simchowitz, Beau Flynn
Department Leadership Roster
Darren Aronofsky
Director
Hubert Selby Jr.
Screenplay
Darren Aronofsky
Screenplay
Palmer West
Producer
Eric Watson
Producer
Clint Mansell
Original Music Composer
Matthew Libatique
Director of Photography
Jay Rabinowitz
Editor
James Chinlund
Production Design
Carolyn Grifel
Costume Design
Laura Jean Shannon
Costume Design
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Requiem for a Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Requiem for a Dream about?
The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.
Who directed Requiem for a Dream?
Requiem for a Dream was directed by Darren Aronofsky.
Who stars in Requiem for a Dream?
The principal cast of Requiem for a Dream includes Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans, Christopher McDonald.
When was Requiem for a Dream released and how long is it?
Requiem for a Dream was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Requiem for a Dream?
Requiem for a Dream had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $7.4M at the worldwide box office (1.64 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Requiem for a Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Requiem for a Dream was composed by Clint Mansell.
Is Requiem for a Dream based on a book or true story?
Requiem for a Dream is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hubert Selby Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Requiem for a Dream?
Requiem for a Dream holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; 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: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).