Demolition Man
“The future isn't big enough for the both of them.”
Synopsis
In 1996, brash L.A. detective John Spartan and maniac killer Simon Phoenix are both sentenced to decades in a cryogenic prison as punishment for a rescue mission gone wrong. When Phoenix escapes 36 years later to wreak havoc on the future, Spartan is awakened to capture his nemesis the old-fashioned way.
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Top Cast
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Sylvester Stallone
John Spartan
Wesley Snipes
Simon Phoenix
Sandra Bullock
Lt. Lenina Huxley
Nigel Hawthorne
Dr. Raymond Cocteau
Benjamin Bratt
Alfredo Garcia
Bob Gunton
Chief George Earle
Glenn Shadix
Associate Bob
Denis Leary
Edgar Friendly
Bill Cobbs
Zachary Lamb - Aged
Grand L. Bush
Zachary Lamb - Young
Pat Skipper
Helicopter Pilot
Steve Kahan
Captain Healy
Paul Bollen
T.F.R. Officer
Mark Colson
Warden William Smithers - Young
Andre Gregory
Warden William Smithers - Aged
John Enos III
Prisoner
Troy Evans
Tough Cop
Don C. McGovern
Hopper - Prison Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$57M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$159.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.79x
+$102.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Brambilla
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Waters, Robert Reneau, Peter M. Lenkov
- Original Score
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Original Title
- Demolition Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $57M
- Worldwide Gross
- $159.1M
- Production Studios
- Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Brambilla
Daniel Waters, Robert Reneau, Peter M. Lenkov
Elliot Goldenthal
Alex Thomson, John J. Connor, Tom Priestley Jr., Matthew F. Leonetti
Stuart Baird
Steven Bratter, Pete Catalano, Howard G. Kazanjian, Michael Levy, Aaron Schwab
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Brambilla
Director
Daniel Waters
Screenplay
Robert Reneau
Screenplay
Peter M. Lenkov
Screenplay
Howard G. Kazanjian
Producer
Michael Levy
Producer
Joel Silver
Producer
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Stuart Baird
Editor
Bob Ringwood
Costume Design
David L. Snyder
Production Design
John C. Wash
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Grasmere
Visual Effects Supervisor
Craig Barron
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Demolition Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Demolition Man about?
In 1996, brash L.A. detective John Spartan and maniac killer Simon Phoenix are both sentenced to decades in a cryogenic prison as punishment for a rescue mission gone wrong. When Phoenix escapes 36 years later to wreak havoc on the future, Spartan is awakened to capture his nemesis the old-fashioned way.
Who directed Demolition Man?
Demolition Man was directed by Marco Brambilla.
Who stars in Demolition Man?
The principal cast of Demolition Man includes Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Nigel Hawthorne, Benjamin Bratt.
When was Demolition Man released and how long is it?
Demolition Man was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Demolition Man?
Demolition Man had a reported production budget of $57M and grossed $159.1M at the worldwide box office (2.79 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Demolition Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Demolition Man was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Demolition Man?
Demolition Man 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: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).