Total Recall
“Get ready for the ride of your life.”
Synopsis
Construction worker Douglas Quaid's obsession with the planet Mars leads him to visit Rekall, a virtual vacation company that manufactures memories. When something goes wrong during Quaid's memory implant procedure, his life turns upside down, leading him to question what is reality and what isn't.
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Top Cast
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Quaid
Rachel Ticotin
Melina
Sharon Stone
Lori
Michael Ironside
Richter
Marshall Bell
George / Kuato
Michael Champion
Helm
Mel Johnson Jr.
Benny
Roy Brocksmith
Dr. Edgemar
Rosemary Dunsmore
Dr. Lull
Ronny Cox
Cohaagen
Ray Baker
Mc Clane
David Knell
Ernie
Alexia Robinson
Tiffany
Dean Norris
Tony
Mark Carlton
Bartender
Debbie Lee Carrington
Thumbelina
Lycia Naff
Mary
Robert Costanzo
Harry
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$261.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.02x
+$196.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Gary Goldman
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Total Recall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $261.3M
- Production Studios
- Carolco Pictures, Ronald Shusett/Gary Goldman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Verhoeven
Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Gary Goldman, Jon Povill, David Rodgers, Philip K. Dick, Steven Pressfield
Jerry Goldsmith
Jost Vacano, Álex Phillips Jr.
Frank J. Urioste
Buzz Feitshans, Mario Kassar, Ronald Shusett, Andrew G. Vajna
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Verhoeven
Director
Ronald Shusett
Screenplay
Dan O'Bannon
Screenplay
Buzz Feitshans
Producer
Ronald Shusett
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Jost Vacano
Director of Photography
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
William Sandell
Production Design
Erica Edell Phillips
Costume Design
Gary Goldman
Screenplay
Joel Kramer
Stunt Coordinator
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Eric Brevig
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 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 Total Recall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Total Recall about?
Construction worker Douglas Quaid's obsession with the planet Mars leads him to visit Rekall, a virtual vacation company that manufactures memories. When something goes wrong during Quaid's memory implant procedure, his life turns upside down, leading him to question what is reality and what isn't.
Who directed Total Recall?
Total Recall was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in Total Recall?
The principal cast of Total Recall includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Michael Ironside, Marshall Bell.
When was Total Recall released and how long is it?
Total Recall was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Total Recall?
Total Recall had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $261.3M at the worldwide box office (4.02 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Total Recall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Total Recall was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
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: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 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.).