The Omen
“You have been warned. If something frightening happens to you today, think about it. It may be The Omen.”
Synopsis
Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-30
Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
Robert Thorn
Lee Remick
Katherine Thorn
David Warner
Jennings
Billie Whitelaw
Mrs. Baylock
Harvey Stephens
Damien
Patrick Troughton
Father Brennan
Martin Benson
Father Spiletto
Robert Rietti
Monk
Tommy Duggan
Priest
John Stride
The Psychiatrist
Anthony Nicholls
Dr. Becker
Holly Palance
Nanny
Roy Boyd
Reporter
Freda Dowie
Nun
Sheila Raynor
Mrs. Horton
Robert MacLeod
Horton
Bruce Boa
Thorn's Aide
Don Fellows
Thorn's Second Aide
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 25, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 5, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
21.76x
+$58.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- David Seltzer
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Omen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $2.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $60.9M
- Production Studios
- Mace Neufeld Productions, Harvey Bernhard Productions, Twentieth Century-Fox Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Donner
David Seltzer
Jerry Goldsmith
Gilbert Taylor
Stuart Baird
Harvey Bernhard, Mace Neufeld, Charles Orme
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Donner
Director
Harvey Bernhard
Producer
Charles Orme
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
Stuart Baird
Editor
Alf Joint
Stunt Coordinator
David Seltzer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Omen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Omen about?
Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil.
Who directed The Omen?
The Omen was directed by Richard Donner.
Who stars in The Omen?
The principal cast of The Omen includes Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw, Harvey Stephens.
When was The Omen released and how long is it?
The Omen was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Omen?
The Omen had a reported production budget of $2.8M and grossed $60.9M at the worldwide box office (21.76 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Omen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Omen was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Omen?
The Omen holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).