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6.3 / 10(3,511 votes)IMDbPG-1319982h 2m$349.5M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Deep Impact

“Oceans rise. Cities fall. Hope survives.”

Synopsis

A seven-mile-wide space rock is hurtling toward Earth, threatening to obliterate the planet. Now, it's up to the president of the United States to save the world. He appoints a tough-as-nails veteran astronaut to lead a joint American-Russian crew into space to destroy the comet before impact. Meanwhile, an enterprising reporter uses her smarts to uncover the scoop of the century.

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

Deep Impact - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-29

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 8, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 20, 1998

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (4.66x ROI)

Production Budget

$75M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$349.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

4.66x

+$274.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $75MWorldwide: $349.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mimi Leder
Screenplay & Story
Bruce Joel Rubin, Michael Tolkin
Original Score
James Horner
Original Title
Deep Impact
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 2m
Production Budget
$75M
Worldwide Gross
$349.5M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, The Zanuck/Brown Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mimi Leder

Screenplay & Story

Bruce Joel Rubin, Michael Tolkin

Original Score & Music

James Horner

Director of Photography

Dietrich Lohmann, Phil Pastuhov

Film Editing

David Rosenbloom, Paul Cichocki

Producers

Richard D. Zanuck, Joan Bradshaw, Walter F. Parkes, Steven Spielberg, David Brown

Department Leadership Roster

Richard D. Zanuck

Richard D. Zanuck

Producer

David Rosenbloom

Editor

Dietrich Lohmann

Director of Photography

Mimi Leder

Mimi Leder

Director

Ruth Myers

Costume Design

Paul Cichocki

Editor

David Brown

David Brown

Producer

James Horner

James Horner

Original Music Composer

Kenneth Jones

Visual Effects Supervisor

Charles Croughwell

Charles Croughwell

Stunt Coordinator

Leslie Dilley

Production Design

Scott Farrar

Scott Farrar

Visual Effects Supervisor

Bruce Joel Rubin

Bruce Joel Rubin

Writer

Michael Tolkin

Michael Tolkin

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Deep Impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Impact

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

What is Deep Impact about?

A seven-mile-wide space rock is hurtling toward Earth, threatening to obliterate the planet. Now, it's up to the president of the United States to save the world. He appoints a tough-as-nails veteran astronaut to lead a joint American-Russian crew into space to destroy the comet before impact. Meanwhile, an enterprising reporter uses her smarts to uncover the scoop of the century.

Who directed Deep Impact?

Deep Impact was directed by Mimi Leder.

Who stars in Deep Impact?

The principal cast of Deep Impact includes Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni, Elijah Wood, Vanessa Redgrave, Morgan Freeman.

When was Deep Impact released and how long is it?

Deep Impact was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.

What was the box office and production budget of Deep Impact?

Deep Impact had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $349.5M at the worldwide box office (4.66 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Deep Impact?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Deep Impact was composed by James Horner.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Deep Impact?

Deep Impact 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: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).