Anaconda
“When you can't breathe, you can't scream.”
Synopsis
A 'National Geographic' film crew is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who takes them along on his quest to capture the world's largest — and deadliest — snake.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 3, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$136.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.04x
+$91.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Llosa
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Epps Jr., Hans Bauer, Jim Cash
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- Anaconda
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Peru, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $136.9M
- Production Studios
- St. Tropez Films, Cinema Line Film Corporation, Middle Fork Productions, Skylight Cinema Foto Art, Columbia Pictures, Skylight Cinema Foto Art (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Llosa
Jack Epps Jr., Hans Bauer, Jim Cash
Randy Edelman
Wilmer Butler
Michael R. Miller
Susan Ruskin, Verna Harrah, Carole Little, Leonard Rabinowitz, Jack Epps Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Luis Llosa
Director
Verna Harrah
Producer
Michael R. Miller
Editor
Carole Little
Producer
Leonard Rabinowitz
Producer
Jack Epps Jr.
Producer
Kirk M. Petruccelli
Production Design
Kathy Monderine
Costume Design
John Nelson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Webster Whinery
Stunt Coordinator
Jack Epps Jr.
Writer
Hans Bauer
Writer
Jim Cash
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anaconda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Anaconda about?
A 'National Geographic' film crew is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who takes them along on his quest to capture the world's largest — and deadliest — snake.
Who directed Anaconda?
Anaconda was directed by Luis Llosa.
Who stars in Anaconda?
The principal cast of Anaconda includes Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde.
When was Anaconda released and how long is it?
Anaconda was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Anaconda?
Anaconda had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $136.9M at the worldwide box office (3.04 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Anaconda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anaconda was composed by Randy Edelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anaconda?
Anaconda holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).