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To Die For (1995)

โ€œAll she wanted was a little attention.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 927 votes 1h 46m r ComedyDramaCrime

#61 of 107 films from 1995 #1392 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Gus Van Sant ยท Written by Buck Henry, Joyce Maynard

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Overview

Suzanne Stone wants to be a world-famous news anchor and she is willing to do anything to get what she wants. What she lacks in intelligence, she makes up for in cold determination and diabolical wiles. As she pursues her goal with relentless focus, she is forced to destroy anything and anyone that may stand in her way, regardless of the ultimate cost or means necessary.

Cast

Nicole Kidmanas Suzanne Stone
Matt Dillonas Larry Maretto
Joaquin Phoenixas Jimmy Emmett
Casey Affleckas Russel Hines
Illeana Douglasas Janice Maretto
Alison Follandas Lydia Mertz
Dan Hedayaas Joe Maretto
Wayne Knightas Ed Grant
Kurtwood Smithas Earl Stone
Holland Tayloras Carol Stone
Susan Trayloras Faye Stone
Maria Tuccias Angela Maretto
Tim Hopperas Mike Warden
Michael Rispolias Ben DeLuca

Facts

Release dateSeptember 22, 1995
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) โ€” about the same as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$21,300,000 (1.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0114681

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Questions

How long is To Die For?
To Die For runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is To Die For worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 927 votes, which places it #61 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 44%) and #1392 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed To Die For?
To Die For was directed by Gus Van Sant. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Good Will Hunting (1997), Milk (2008), Drugstore Cowboy (1989).
Who stars in To Die For?
Nicole Kidman as Suzanne Stone; Matt Dillon as Larry Maretto; Joaquin Phoenix as Jimmy Emmett; Casey Affleck as Russel Hines; Illeana Douglas as Janice Maretto; Alison Folland as Lydia Mertz.
What is To Die For rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for To Die For?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15958.

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