Living in Oblivion
“Nick is about to discover the first rule of filmmaking: if at first you don't succeed... PANIC!”
Synopsis
Low-budget independent filmmaker Nick Reve tries to keep everything together as his production is plagued with an insecure actress, a megalomaniac star, a pretentious beret-wearing director of photography, and lousy catering.
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Living in Oblivion Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-07
Top Cast
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Steve Buscemi
Nick Reve
Catherine Keener
Nicole Springer
Dermot Mulroney
Wolf
Danielle von Zerneck
Wanda
James Le Gros
Chad Palomino
Peter Dinklage
Tito
Rica Martens
Cora
Kevin Corrigan
Assistant Camera
Robert Wightman
Gaffer
Michael Griffiths
Sound Mixer / 'Speedo'
Matthew Grace
Boom Op
Hilary Gilford
Scripty
Lori Tan Chinn
Costume Designer
Norman Fields
Hair / Make-up Artist
Ryan Bowker
Food Service / Clapper
Vincenzo Amelia
Cook
Francesca DiMauro
Production Assistant
Tom Jarmusch
Driver / Intern
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 21, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.3x
+$649K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom DiCillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom DiCillo
- Original Score
- Jim Farmer
- Original Title
- Living in Oblivion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- JDI productions, Lemon Sky Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom DiCillo
Tom DiCillo
Jim Farmer
Frank Prinzi
Dana Congdon, Camilla Toniolo
Marcus Viscidi, Hilary Gilford, Michael Griffiths
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Prinzi
Director of Photography
Dana Congdon
Editor
Tom DiCillo
Director
Camilla Toniolo
Editor
Marcus Viscidi
Producer
Jim Farmer
Original Music Composer
Tom DiCillo
Writer
Stephanie Carroll
Production Design
Thérèse DePrez
Production Design
Ellen Lutter
Costume Design
Michael Griffiths
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Oblivion
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What is Living in Oblivion about?
Low-budget independent filmmaker Nick Reve tries to keep everything together as his production is plagued with an insecure actress, a megalomaniac star, a pretentious beret-wearing director of photography, and lousy catering.
Who directed Living in Oblivion?
Living in Oblivion was directed by Tom DiCillo.
Who stars in Living in Oblivion?
The principal cast of Living in Oblivion includes Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, Danielle von Zerneck, James Le Gros.
When was Living in Oblivion released and how long is it?
Living in Oblivion was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Living in Oblivion?
Living in Oblivion had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $1.1M at the worldwide box office (2.3 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Living in Oblivion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Living in Oblivion was composed by Jim Farmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Living in Oblivion?
Living in Oblivion holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).