Single White Female
“Living with a roommate can be murder.”
Synopsis
Having recently split from her fiancé, Allison Jones welcomes new roommate Hedra Carlson. The young women quickly form a bond, but soon Allison begins to notice not all’s well with her new tenant.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-29
Top Cast
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Bridget Fonda
Allison 'Allie' Jones
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Hedra 'Hedy' Carlson
Steven Weber
Sam Rawson
Peter Friedman
Graham Knox
Stephen Tobolowsky
Mitch Myerson
Frances Bay
Elderly Neighbor
Tara Karsian
Mannish Applicant
Christiana Capetillo
Exotic Applicant
Jessica Lundy
Talkative Applicant
Renée Estevez
Perfect Applicant
Tiffany Mataras
Twin
Krystle Mataras
Twin
Amelia Campbell
Check Cashier
Eric Poppick
Nosy Neighbor
Kim Sykes
TV Reporter
George Gerdes
Super
Jerry Mayer
News Vendor
Rob Steinberg
Hedy's Date
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$48M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3x
+$32M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbet Schroeder
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Roos
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- Single White Female
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $48M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbet Schroeder
Don Roos, John Lutz
Howard Shore
Luciano Tovoli
Lee Percy
Barbet Schroeder, Jack Baran
Department Leadership Roster
Don Roos
Screenplay
Barbet Schroeder
Producer
Barbet Schroeder
Director
Luciano Tovoli
Director of Photography
Lee Percy
Editor
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Edward J. Ulrich
Stunt Coordinator
Milena Canonero
Production Design
Milena Canonero
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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 adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Single White Female
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Single White Female about?
Having recently split from her fiancé, Allison Jones welcomes new roommate Hedra Carlson. The young women quickly form a bond, but soon Allison begins to notice not all’s well with her new tenant.
Who directed Single White Female?
Single White Female was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Who stars in Single White Female?
The principal cast of Single White Female includes Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Steven Weber, Peter Friedman, Stephen Tobolowsky.
When was Single White Female released and how long is it?
Single White Female was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Single White Female?
Single White Female had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $48M at the worldwide box office (3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Single White Female?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Single White Female was composed by Howard Shore.
Is Single White Female based on a book or true story?
Single White Female is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Lutz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Single White Female?
Single White Female holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).