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6.5 / 10(2,230 votes)IMDbR19991h 43m$176.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Analyze This

“New York's most powerful gangster is about to get in touch with his feelings.”

Synopsis

Countless wiseguy films are spoofed in this film that centers on the neuroses and angst of a powerful Mafia racketeer who suffers from panic attacks. When Paul Vitti needs help dealing with his role in the "family," unlucky shrink Dr. Ben Sobel is given just days to resolve Vitti's emotional crisis and turn him into a happy, well-adjusted gangster.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 5, 1999

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 17, 1999

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.21x ROI)

Production Budget

$80M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$176.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.21x

+$96.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $80MWorldwide: $176.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Harold Ramis
Screenplay & Story
Harold Ramis, Kenneth Lonergan, Peter Tolan
Original Score
Howard Shore
Original Title
Analyze This
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Budget
$80M
Worldwide Gross
$176.9M
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, NPV Entertainment, Face Productions, Tribeca Productions, Spring Creek Pictures, Baltimore Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harold Ramis

Screenplay & Story

Harold Ramis, Kenneth Lonergan, Peter Tolan

Original Score & Music

Howard Shore

Director of Photography

Stuart Dryburgh

Film Editing

Craig Herring, Christopher Tellefsen

Producers

Billy Crystal, Jane Rosenthal, Paula Weinstein, Chris Brigham, Bruce Berman

Department Leadership Roster

Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis

Director

Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis

Screenplay

Craig Herring

Editor

Christopher Tellefsen

Christopher Tellefsen

Editor

Jane Rosenthal

Jane Rosenthal

Producer

Stuart Dryburgh

Stuart Dryburgh

Director of Photography

Paula Weinstein

Paula Weinstein

Producer

Kenneth Lonergan

Kenneth Lonergan

Screenplay

Peter Tolan

Peter Tolan

Screenplay

Howard Shore

Howard Shore

Original Music Composer

Wynn Thomas

Wynn Thomas

Production Design

Aude Bronson-Howard

Costume Design

Daniel W. Barringer

Stunt Coordinator

Randall Balsmeyer

Randall Balsmeyer

Visual Effects Supervisor

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)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Analyze This

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

What is Analyze This about?

Countless wiseguy films are spoofed in this film that centers on the neuroses and angst of a powerful Mafia racketeer who suffers from panic attacks. When Paul Vitti needs help dealing with his role in the "family," unlucky shrink Dr. Ben Sobel is given just days to resolve Vitti's emotional crisis and turn him into a happy, well-adjusted gangster.

Who directed Analyze This?

Analyze This was directed by Harold Ramis.

Who stars in Analyze This?

The principal cast of Analyze This includes Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Chazz Palminteri, Kresh Novakovic.

When was Analyze This released and how long is it?

Analyze This was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

What was the box office and production budget of Analyze This?

Analyze This had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $176.9M at the worldwide box office (2.21 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Analyze This?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Analyze This was composed by Howard Shore.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Analyze This?

Analyze This holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).