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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

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This post has the most up-to-date information on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as we continuously monitor the news. Below you will find everything you need to know, including cast, release date, rating, runtime, movie budget and, box office results.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is an adventure movie directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire and Christina Ricci and Ellen Barkin. The movie was written by Hunter S. Thompson (book), Terry Gilliam (screenplay). The film has a $19 million budget with a 118-minute running time. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas currently has a 7.7 IMDb rating, based on 236265 and 41 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated R.

release date for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas release date

When does Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas come out in theaters?

The official theatrical release date for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)is May 22, 1998.


When will Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas DVD/Blu-ray release date is N/A. The estimated DVD release date is N/A. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.

Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in N/A. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas budget

How much did Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas cost to make?

$18,500,000 budget

The movie cost $19 million to make.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas movie poster

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas rating

R Rated

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is rated R. R stands for ‘Restricted’, which means children under 17 require accompanying parent or adult guardian. The movie contains some adult material and parents are urged to learn more about the movie.


Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas reviews

7.7 IMDb 41 Metascore

The movie currently has a 7.7 of out 10 IMDb rating and 41 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.


Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas trailer

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas plot summary

What is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas about?

Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.


Synopsis from IMDb An oddball journalist and his psychopathic lawyer travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychedelic escapades.


The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.


Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas cast

Who is in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

Johnny Depp in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke
Benicio del Toro in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Benicio del Toro as Dr. Gonzo / Oscar Z. Acosta
Tobey Maguire in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Tobey Maguire as Hitchhiker
Christina Ricci in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Christina Ricci as Lucy
Ellen Barkin in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Ellen Barkin as Waitress at North Star Cafe

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas box Office

How much did Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas make?

$10,680,275 worldwide

The film has made over $11 million worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.


Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas details

Theatrical Release Date: May 22, 1998
DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: N/A
Film Budget: $19 million
Box Office: $11 million
Length: 118 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Language: English

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas facts


How long is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

The movie is 118 minutes long (1 hour and 58 minutes).

What year did Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas come out?

The movie is out on May 22, 1998. The movie has been out for .


Who is the lead actor in the movie?

Johnny Depp plays as Raoul Duke.


Who is the director of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

Terry Gilliam directed the movie.


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Harper Wolfei
Harper Wolfei
Harper Wolfei, a writer and avid entertainment fan, has been actively involved in the film industry for the past 4 years. His particular interest lies in sci-fi and action movies.

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