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6.2 / 10(14 votes)IMDbR19861h 35m$371K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Positive I.D.

“Never assume anything”

Synopsis

A year after she is brutally raped, Dallas housewife Julie Kenner still can't shake the horror of the attack. She decides to forge a series of separate identities for herself, borrowing the names and birth dates of various strangers.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Positive I.D. (1986) Original Trailer [FHD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Boston Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 28, 1986

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.85x ROI)

Production Budget

$200K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$371K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.85x

+$171K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $200KWorldwide: $371K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Andy Anderson
Screenplay & Story
Andy Anderson
Original Score
Steven Jay Hoey
Original Title
Positive I.D.
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Budget
$200K
Worldwide Gross
$371K
Production Studios
Andersonfilm

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Andy Anderson

Screenplay & Story

Andy Anderson

Original Score & Music

Steven Jay Hoey

Director of Photography

Paul Barton

Film Editing

Andy Anderson, Robert J. Castaldo

Producers

Andy Anderson

Department Leadership Roster

Andy Anderson

Director

Andy Anderson

Writer

Andy Anderson

Producer

Steven Jay Hoey

Original Music Composer

Paul Barton

Director of Photography

Andy Anderson

Editor

Robert J. Castaldo

Editor

David Keens

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Positive I.D.

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

What is Positive I.D. about?

A year after she is brutally raped, Dallas housewife Julie Kenner still can't shake the horror of the attack. She decides to forge a series of separate identities for herself, borrowing the names and birth dates of various strangers.

Who directed Positive I.D.?

Positive I.D. was directed by Andy Anderson.

Who stars in Positive I.D.?

The principal cast of Positive I.D. includes Stephanie Rascoe Myers, John S. Davies, Steven Fromholz, Lauren Lane, Gail Cronauer.

When was Positive I.D. released and how long is it?

Positive I.D. was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

What was the box office and production budget of Positive I.D.?

Positive I.D. had a reported production budget of $200K and grossed $371K at the worldwide box office (1.85 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Positive I.D.?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Positive I.D. was composed by Steven Jay Hoey.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Positive I.D.?

Positive I.D. holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).