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6.2 / 10(689 votes)IMDbR20021h 54m$16.8M Worldwide GrossSwitzerland, France

Femme Fatale

“Nothing is more desirable or more deadly than a woman with a secret.”

Synopsis

A $10-million diamond rip-off, a stolen identity, a new life married to a diplomat. Laure Ash has risked big, won big. But then a tabloid shutterbug snaps her picture in Paris, and suddenly, enemies from Laure's secret past know who and where she is. And they all want their share of the diamond heist. Or her life. Or both.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

Femme Fatale (2002) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Cannes Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

November 6, 2002

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 25, 2003

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.48x ROI)

Production Budget

$35M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$16.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.48x

-$18.2M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $35MWorldwide: $16.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Brian De Palma
Screenplay & Story
Brian De Palma
Original Score
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Original Title
Femme Fatale
Country of Origin
Switzerland, France
Spoken Languages
English, French, Spanish
Runtime
1h 54m
Production Budget
$35M
Worldwide Gross
$16.8M
Production Studios
Epsilon Motion Pictures, Quinta Communications

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Brian De Palma

Screenplay & Story

Brian De Palma

Original Score & Music

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Director of Photography

Thierry Arbogast, Roger Simonsz

Film Editing

Bill Pankow

Producers

Mark Lombardo, Tarak Ben Ammar, Marina Gefter

Department Leadership Roster

Bill Pankow

Bill Pankow

Editor

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Original Music Composer

Anne Pritchard

Production Design

Brian De Palma

Brian De Palma

Writer

Brian De Palma

Brian De Palma

Director

Tarak Ben Ammar

Tarak Ben Ammar

Producer

Marina Gefter

Producer

Thierry Arbogast

Thierry Arbogast

Director of Photography

Agnès Berger Sébenne

Visual Effects Supervisor

Olivier Bériot

Olivier Bériot

Costume Design

Yannick Derrien

Stunt Coordinator

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

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Femme Fatale.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Femme Fatale

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

What is Femme Fatale about?

A $10-million diamond rip-off, a stolen identity, a new life married to a diplomat. Laure Ash has risked big, won big. But then a tabloid shutterbug snaps her picture in Paris, and suddenly, enemies from Laure's secret past know who and where she is. And they all want their share of the diamond heist. Or her life. Or both.

Who directed Femme Fatale?

Femme Fatale was directed by Brian De Palma.

Who stars in Femme Fatale?

The principal cast of Femme Fatale includes Rebecca Romijn, Antonio Banderas, Peter Coyote, Ériq Ebouaney, Édouard Montoute.

When was Femme Fatale released and how long is it?

Femme Fatale was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.

What was the box office and production budget of Femme Fatale?

Femme Fatale had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $16.8M at the worldwide box office (0.48 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Femme Fatale?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Femme Fatale was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Femme Fatale?

Femme Fatale holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).