Total Recall
“What is real?”
Synopsis
Factory worker Doug Quaid takes a virtual mind-trip vacation with the Rekall company, opting for implanted memories of being a spy. When the procedure goes wrong, Quaid becomes a wanted man by the police and joins forces with a rebel fighter to stop the evil Chancellor Cohaagen.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Extended International TV SpotOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-30
Top Cast
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Colin Farrell
Douglas Quaid / Hauser
Jessica Biel
Melina
Kate Beckinsale
Lori Quaid
Bill Nighy
Matthias
John Cho
McClane
Bryan Cranston
Cohaagen
Dylan Smith
Hammond
Cam Clarke
Terminal Announcer (voice)
Bokeem Woodbine
Harry
Will Yun Lee
Marek
Natalie Lisinska
Bohemian Nurse
Milton Barnes
Resistance Fighter
Stephen MacDonald
Slacker
James McGowan
Military Adjutant
Michael Therriault
Bank Clerk
Mishael Morgan
Rekall Receptionist
Linlyn Lue
Resistance Woman
Andrew Moodie
Factory Foreman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 19, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$125M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$198.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.59x
+$73.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Len Wiseman
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Wimmer, Mark Bomback
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Total Recall
- Country of Origin
- Canada, India, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $125M
- Worldwide Gross
- $198.8M
- Production Studios
- Total Recall, Original Film, Rekall Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Len Wiseman
Kurt Wimmer, Mark Bomback, Dan O'Bannon, Jon Povill, Ronald Shusett, Philip K. Dick
Harry Gregson-Williams
Paul Cameron
Christian Wagner
Ric Kidney, Toby Jaffe, Paula Kucharski, Neal H. Moritz, Len Wiseman
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Wimmer
Screenplay
Toby Jaffe
Producer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Christian Wagner
Editor
Len Wiseman
Director
Paula Kucharski
Producer
Neal H. Moritz
Producer
Mark Bomback
Screenplay
Paul Cameron
Director of Photography
Patrick Tatopoulos
Production Design
Sanja Milkovic Hays
Costume Design
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
Andy Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Angus Bickerton
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Total Recall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Total Recall about?
Factory worker Doug Quaid takes a virtual mind-trip vacation with the Rekall company, opting for implanted memories of being a spy. When the procedure goes wrong, Quaid becomes a wanted man by the police and joins forces with a rebel fighter to stop the evil Chancellor Cohaagen.
Who directed Total Recall?
Total Recall was directed by Len Wiseman.
Who stars in Total Recall?
The principal cast of Total Recall includes Colin Farrell, Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Nighy, John Cho.
When was Total Recall released and how long is it?
Total Recall was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Total Recall?
Total Recall had a reported production budget of $125M and grossed $198.8M at the worldwide box office (1.59 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Total Recall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Total Recall was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Total Recall?
Total Recall 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: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).