Andre Gonzales
7/10Johnny Depp was the perfect actor for this role. Going on a drug binge in Vegas. I always thought he looks like a person on drugs any way.
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas(1998)
Buy the ticket, take the ride.
7.2(5,162)1h 58m1998-05-22
AdventureDramaComedy
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Synopsis
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.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) is a adventure, drama and comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam, released on May 22, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire and Michael Lee Gogin. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 5,162 ratings.
- Director:
- Terry Gilliam
- Writers:
- Terry Gilliam, Tod Davies, Tony Grisoni
- Producers:
- Stephen Nemeth, Patrick Cassavetti, Laila Nabulsi
- Cinematographer:
- Nicola Pecorini
- Composer:
- Ray Cooper
- Production:
- Summit Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Fear and Loathing LLC, Rhino Films, Shark Productions
- Budget:
- $18,500,000
- Revenue:
- $10,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) Trailer
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Original Theatrical Trailer
Trailer
Lizards on the Ceiling
Clip
Hunter S. Thompson Watches FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS
Featurette
Three Reasons: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Featurette
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Depp
as Raoul Duke
Benicio del Toro
as Dr. Gonzo
Tobey Maguire
as Hitchhiker
Michael Lee Gogin
as Uniformed Dwarf
Larry Cedar
as Car Rental Agent - Los Angeles
- Brian Le Baron
Brian Le Baron
as Parking Attendant
Katherine Helmond
as Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel
Michael Warwick
as Bell Boy
Craig Bierko
as Lacerda
Tyde Kierney
as Reporter
Mark Harmon
as Magazine Reporter
Tim Thomerson
as Hoodlum
Key crew
Directed by Terry Gilliam, written by Terry Gilliam, Tod Davies and Tony Grisoni, produced by Stephen Nemeth, Patrick Cassavetti and Laila Nabulsi.
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 5,162 ratings.
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas online?
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
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The main cast of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) includes Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin and Larry Cedar. The film was directed by Terry Gilliam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas released?
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released on May 22, 1998 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas worth watching?
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 5,162 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
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