Conspiracy Theory
“What if your most paranoid nightmares had just come true?”
Synopsis
A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer #1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Mel Gibson
Jerry Fletcher
Julia Roberts
Alice Sutton
Patrick Stewart
Dr. Jonas
Cylk Cozart
Agent Lowry
Steve Kahan
Mr. Wilson
Terry Alexander
Flip
Alex McArthur
Cynic
Rod McLachlan
Justice Guard
Michael Potts
Justice Guard
Jim Sterling
Justice Guard
Rich Hebert
Public Works Man
Brian J. Williams
Clarke
G.A. Aguilar
Piper
Cece Neber Labao
Henry Finch's Secretary
Saxon Trainor
Alice's Secretary
Sage Allen
Grouchy Nurse
Joanna Sanchez
Nurse - Roosevelt Hospital
Michael Shamus Wiles
Cop - Roosevelt Hospital
Release History & Theatrical Window
Westwood, California
Festival / Special Debut
August 8, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 30, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$137M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.83x
+$62M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Helgeland
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- Conspiracy Theory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $75M
- Worldwide Gross
- $137M
- Production Studios
- Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Donner
Brian Helgeland
Carter Burwell
John Schwartzman, Pete Romano
Kevin Stitt, Frank J. Urioste
Joel Silver, Richard Donner, Jim Van Wyck
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Stitt
Editor
John Schwartzman
Director of Photography
Joel Silver
Producer
Richard Donner
Producer
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Richard Donner
Director
Ha Nguyen
Costume Design
Paul Sylbert
Production Design
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
Brian Helgeland
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Conspiracy Theory.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Conspiracy Theory.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Movie Collection
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Movies That I have watched all
All of my ratings are the movies that I have seen.
***Acțiune***
Amazon
Films bought from Amazon Prime
Similar Titles to Conspiracy Theory
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.7
6.1
6.4
5.7
7.6
4.5
5.7
7.8
6.2
5.5
7.2
6.1
6.2
4.5
5.7
5.5
6.7
More Like Conspiracy Theory
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Conspiracy Theory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Conspiracy Theory about?
A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.
Who directed Conspiracy Theory?
Conspiracy Theory was directed by Richard Donner.
Who stars in Conspiracy Theory?
The principal cast of Conspiracy Theory includes Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Patrick Stewart, Cylk Cozart, Steve Kahan.
When was Conspiracy Theory released and how long is it?
Conspiracy Theory was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Conspiracy Theory?
Conspiracy Theory had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $137M at the worldwide box office (1.83 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Conspiracy Theory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Conspiracy Theory was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Conspiracy Theory?
Conspiracy Theory 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: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).