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7.5 / 10(6,395 votes)IMDbPG19881h 44m$351.5M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

“It's the story of a man, a woman, and a rabbit in a triangle of trouble.”

Synopsis

Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her. But the stakes are quickly raised when Marvin Acme is found dead and Roger is the prime suspect.

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

Trailer #1Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-30

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 22, 1988

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 8, 1989

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (6.95x ROI)

Production Budget

$50.6M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$351.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

6.95x

+$300.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $50.6MWorldwide: $351.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Zemeckis
Screenplay & Story
Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman
Original Score
Alan Silvestri
Original Title
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Budget
$50.6M
Worldwide Gross
$351.5M
Production Studios
Amblin Entertainment, Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Zemeckis

Screenplay & Story

Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Gary K. Wolf

Original Score & Music

Alan Silvestri

Director of Photography

Dean Cundey

Film Editing

Arthur Schmidt

Producers

Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Robert Watts

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Gary K. Wolf

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Zemeckis

Robert Zemeckis

Director

Dean Cundey

Dean Cundey

Director of Photography

Roger Cain

Production Design

Jeffrey Price

Jeffrey Price

Screenplay

Joanna Johnston

Joanna Johnston

Costume Design

Alan Silvestri

Alan Silvestri

Original Music Composer

Frank Marshall

Frank Marshall

Producer

Peter S. Seaman

Peter S. Seaman

Screenplay

Robert Watts

Robert Watts

Producer

Arthur Schmidt

Arthur Schmidt

Editor

Elliot Scott

Production Design

Ken Ralston

Ken Ralston

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Who Framed Roger Rabbit

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

What is Who Framed Roger Rabbit about?

Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her. But the stakes are quickly raised when Marvin Acme is found dead and Roger is the prime suspect.

Who directed Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit was directed by Robert Zemeckis.

Who stars in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

The principal cast of Who Framed Roger Rabbit includes Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer, Kathleen Turner.

When was Who Framed Roger Rabbit released and how long is it?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

What was the box office and production budget of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit had a reported production budget of $50.6M and grossed $351.5M at the worldwide box office (6.95 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Who Framed Roger Rabbit was composed by Alan Silvestri.

Is Who Framed Roger Rabbit based on a book or true story?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gary K. Wolf".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).