Disturbing Behavior
“In Cradle Bay it doesn’t matter if you’re not perfect. You will be.”
Synopsis
Steve Clark is a newcomer in the town of Cradle Bay, and he quickly realizes that there's something odd about his high school classmates. The clique known as the "Blue Ribbons" are the eerie embodiment of academic excellence and clean living. But, like the rest of the town, they're a little too perfect. When Steve's rebellious friend Gavin mysteriously joins their ranks, Steve searches for the truth with fellow misfit Rachel.
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Top Cast
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James Marsden
Steve Clark
Katie Holmes
Rachel Wagner
Nick Stahl
Gavin Strick
Bruce Greenwood
Dr. Edgar Caldicott
William Sadler
Newberry
Chad Donella
U.V.
Katharine Isabelle
Lindsay Clark
Tobias Mehler
Andy
Steve Railsback
Officer Cox
Terry David Mulligan
Mr. Clark
Susan Hogan
Mrs. Clark
A.J. Buckley
Charles 'Chug' Roman
Derek Hamilton
Trent
Tygh Runyan
Dickie Atkinson
Crystal Cass
Lorna
Ethan Embry
Allen Clark
Stephen E. Miller
Frankie
Natassia Malthe
Mary Jo Copeland
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 29, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.17x
+$2.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Nutter
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Rosenberg
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- Disturbing Behavior
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.5M
- Production Studios
- Beacon Communications, Village Roadshow-Hoyts Film Partnership, Behavioral Problem Productions Ltd., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Beacon Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Nutter
Scott Rosenberg
Mark Snow
John S. Bartley
Randy Jon Morgan
Armyan Bernstein, Jonathan Shestack, Phillip B. Goldfine, C.O. Erickson
Department Leadership Roster
David Nutter
Director
Scott Rosenberg
Screenplay
Armyan Bernstein
Producer
Jonathan Shestack
Producer
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
John S. Bartley
Director of Photography
Randy Jon Morgan
Editor
Nelson Coates
Production Design
Trish Keating
Costume Design
J.J. Makaro
Stunt Coordinator
Dave Hospes
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Disturbing Behavior
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What is Disturbing Behavior about?
Steve Clark is a newcomer in the town of Cradle Bay, and he quickly realizes that there's something odd about his high school classmates. The clique known as the "Blue Ribbons" are the eerie embodiment of academic excellence and clean living. But, like the rest of the town, they're a little too perfect. When Steve's rebellious friend Gavin mysteriously joins their ranks, Steve searches for the truth with fellow misfit Rachel.
Who directed Disturbing Behavior?
Disturbing Behavior was directed by David Nutter.
Who stars in Disturbing Behavior?
The principal cast of Disturbing Behavior includes James Marsden, Katie Holmes, Nick Stahl, Bruce Greenwood, William Sadler.
When was Disturbing Behavior released and how long is it?
Disturbing Behavior was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Disturbing Behavior?
Disturbing Behavior had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $17.5M at the worldwide box office (1.17 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Disturbing Behavior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Disturbing Behavior was composed by Mark Snow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Disturbing Behavior?
Disturbing Behavior holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).