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Fear

  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
64K
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Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
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Erotic ThrillerPsychological DramaPsychological ThrillerDramaThriller

When Nicole met handsome, charming, affectionate David, he was everything. It seemed perfect, but soon she sees that David has a darker side. And his adoration turns to obsession, their drea... Read allWhen Nicole met handsome, charming, affectionate David, he was everything. It seemed perfect, but soon she sees that David has a darker side. And his adoration turns to obsession, their dream into a nightmare, and her love into fear.When Nicole met handsome, charming, affectionate David, he was everything. It seemed perfect, but soon she sees that David has a darker side. And his adoration turns to obsession, their dream into a nightmare, and her love into fear.

  • Director
    • James Foley
  • Writer
    • Christopher Crowe
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • William Petersen
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    64K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,779
    154
    • Director
      • James Foley
    • Writer
      • Christopher Crowe
    • Stars
      • Mark Wahlberg
      • Reese Witherspoon
      • William Petersen
    • 243User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast20

    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • David McCall
    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    • Nicole Walker
    William Petersen
    William Petersen
    • Steve Walker
    Amy Brenneman
    Amy Brenneman
    • Laura Walker
    Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano
    • Margo Masse
    Christopher Gray
    • Toby
    Tracy Fraim
    Tracy Fraim
    • Logan
    Gary Riley
    Gary Riley
    • Hacker
    Jason Kristofer
    Jason Kristofer
    • Terry
    Jed Rees
    Jed Rees
    • Knobby
    Todd Caldecott
    • Gary Rohmer
    Gerry Bean
    Gerry Bean
    • Eddie Clark
    • (as John Oliver)
    David Fredericks
    David Fredericks
    • Larry O'Brien
    Rav Toor
    Rav Toor
    • Counterman
    • (as Ravinder Toor)
    Andrew Airlie
    Andrew Airlie
    • Alex McDowell
    Jo Bates
    Jo Bates
    • Julie Masse
    Will Sengotta
    • Kid at Door
    L. Harvey Gold
    L. Harvey Gold
    • Peterman
    • Director
      • James Foley
    • Writer
      • Christopher Crowe
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Leonardo DiCaprio was looked at for the role of David McCall, DiCaprio didn't think he was right for the role, but he put in a good word for friend/co-star Mark Wahlberg to director James Foley after working with him on The Basketball Diaries (1995). Foley and Wahlberg spent the day hanging out and discussing the part before Wahlberg was later told by Foley that he really liked him but that he wouldn't be considered for the lead role of David McCall. Wahlberg was subsequently offered to come in to audition for one of David's criminal friends and impressed Foley so much with his audition that Foley told the studio that he would back out of directing the movie if Wahlberg didn't get to play David.
    • Goofs
      When David hits himself in the chest repeatedly after he talks with Mr. Walker, Nicole comes home and tells her dad that she saw bruises all over his chest, but shortly after David carves "Nicole 4 Eva" on his chest, there are no bruises or any marks.
    • Quotes
      • David McCall: [At the door] It could have all been different, Mr. Walker. You should have allowed nature to take its course. In the end, it will anyway.
      • [pause]
      • David McCall: SO LET ME IN THE FUCKIN' HOUSE!
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Celtic Pride/Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie/Mrs. Winterbourne/The Substitute/Fear/Sweet Nothing (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Jessica
      Written by Dickey Betts
      Performed by The Allman Brothers Band
      Courtesy of Polydor Records
      By Arrangement with PolyGram Special Markets
      Unichappell Music, Inc. & F.R. Betts Music Co.
      All Rights Administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)

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    FAQ1

    • Why are the police searching the water when the ending credits begin to roll? Did David's body go missing? Did they cut out a final scene where David wakes up miraculously and sneaks away in the water? Did the tide wash away his body? Please explain if someone knows? Or maybe this is another goof?

    Details

    • Release date
      • April 12, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Miedo
    • Filming locations
      • Mercer Island, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • UBCP/ACTRA
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,831,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,312,240
      • Apr 14, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,831,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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