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Fatal Attraction (1987)

โ€œA look that led to an evening. A mistake he'll regret... FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 1,761 votes 1h 59m r ThrillerRomanceDrama

#33 of 59 films from 1987 #840 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Adrian Lyne ยท Written by James Dearden

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Overview

A married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.

Cast

Michael Douglasas Dan Gallagher
Glenn Closeas Alexandra "Alex" Forrest
Anne Archeras Beth Gallagher
Ellen Hamilton Latzenas Ellen Gallagher
Stuart Pankinas Jimmy
Ellen Foleyas Hildy
Fred Gwynneas Arthur
Tom Brennanas Howard Rogerson
Lois Smithas Martha
Mike Nussbaumas Bob Drimmer
J.J. Johnstonas O'Rourke
Sam Coppolaas Fuselli
Justine Johnstonas Real Estate Agent
Jane Krakowskias Christine

Facts

Release dateSeptember 18, 1987
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) โ€” longer as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$14,000,000
Box office$320,145,693 (22.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0093010

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Questions

How long is Fatal Attraction?
Fatal Attraction runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is Fatal Attraction worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,761 votes, which places it #33 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 46%) and #840 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Fatal Attraction?
Fatal Attraction was directed by Adrian Lyne. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Jacob's Ladder (1990), Lolita (1997), Unfaithful (2002).
Who stars in Fatal Attraction?
Michael Douglas as Dan Gallagher; Glenn Close as Alexandra "Alex" Forrest; Anne Archer as Beth Gallagher; Ellen Hamilton Latzen as Ellen Gallagher; Stuart Pankin as Jimmy; Ellen Foley as Hildy.
What is Fatal Attraction rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fatal Attraction?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17952.

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