Around the World in 80 Days (1956): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Around the World in 80 Days is a 1956 adventure comedy directed by John Farrow and Michael Anderson, starring John Gielgud, David Niven and Trevor Howard. It is partly based on Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne and Michael Glencross. It runs 2 hours 47 minutes and earned $42 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. It won 5 Oscars, including Best Motion Picture and Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture). Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 47m (167 min)
- Directors
- John Farrow and Michael Anderson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- Budget
- $6M
- After the credits
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What Is Around the World in 80 Days About?
The premise of Around the World in 80 Days without spoilers, adapted from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne and Michael Glencross. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by a wager, wealthy inventor Phileas Fogg accepts the challenge of circumnavigating the globe in just 80 days. Accompanied by his resourceful valet and an adventurous French police detective, he faces numerous obstacles and perilous situations as they journey through diverse cultures and landscapes. Along the way, they encounter unexpected romance and thrilling chases, all while racing against time and a relentless pursuit.
Around the World in 80 Days Cast
John Gielgud leads the cast, with David Niven and Trevor Howard. Directed by John Farrow and Michael Anderson; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director John Farrow
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Co-director Michael Anderson
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Critics gave Around the World in 80 Days 69 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 67% User score
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Around the World in 80 Days Plot Summary
What happens in Around the World in 80 Days from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow opens the story with an insightful onscreen prologue that showcases captivating footage from A Trip to the Moon (1902) by Georges Méliès. This introduction sets the stage by informing audiences that the narrative will be loosely inspired by Jules Verne’s classic novel From the Earth to the Moon. As the camera pans over a launching unmanned rocket, viewers watch in awe as Earth recedes into the distance, signaling the start of an epic adventure.
Full summary
The whole story of Around the World in 80 Days, scene by scene
Around the World in 80 Days Box Office & Budget
Around the World in 80 Days grossed $42 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, 7.0 times what it cost. $42 million came from the US and Canada and $9,549 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$42M
7.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $42M
- International
- $9.5K
- Budget
- $6M
Around the World in 80 Days Awards & Nominations
Around the World in 80 Days won 5 Oscars, including Best Motion Picture and Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture). Its biggest night was the Oscars 1957, with 5 wins from 8 nominations.
5 wins9 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1957 5 wins · 8 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture
- Won Cinematography (Color)
- Won Film Editing
- Won Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
- Won Writing (Screenplay—Adapted)
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DGA Awards 1956 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Michael Anderson
Around the World in 80 Days Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Around the World in 80 Days.
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character that claims he can travel around the world in 80 days?
Around the World in 80 Days Also Known As
43 alternative titles, including “Cesta kolem sveta za 80 dni” and “La vuelta al mundo en ochenta días”.
- Also known as
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- Cesta kolem sveta za 80 dni
- La vuelta al mundo en ochenta días
- Le tour du monde en 80 jours
- De reis om de wereld in 80 dagen
- Okolo sveta za 80 dni
- Put oko svijeta za 80 dana
- O gyros tou kosmou se 80 imeres
- Ο γύρος του κόσμου σε 80 μέρες
- 80 nichi kan sekai isshuu
- 八十日間世界一周
- Aplink pasauli per 80 dienu
- Jorden rundt på 80 dager
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- A Volta ao Mundo em Oitenta Dias
- Ocolul pamantului in 80 de zile
- Put oko sveta za 80 dana
- Jorden runt på åttio dagar
- 80 günde devriâlem
- Навколо світу за вісімдесят днів
- In 80 Tagen um die Welt
- Il giro del mondo in 80 giorni
- A Volta ao Mundo em 80 Dias
- La vuelta al mundo en 80 días
- Вокруг света за 80 дней
- Ο Γύρος του Κόσμου σε 80 Ημέρες
- 80 nap alatt a föld körül
- Cesta kolem světa za 80 dní
- מסביב לעולם ב-80 יום
- 80일간의 세계일주
- W 80 dni dookoła świata
- 80 Günde Devr-i Alem
- Maailman ympäri 80 päivässä
- Около света за 80 дни
- În jurul lumii în opt zeci de zile
- 80日間世界一周
- Навколо світу за 80 днів
- Jorden rundt i 80 dage
- Jorden runt på 80 dagar
- 环游世界八十天
- 環遊世界八十天
- دور دنیا در هشتاد روز
- Aplink pasaulį per 80 dienų, დედამიწის გარშემო 80 დღეში
- La volta al món en vuitanta dies
- 80 วันรอบโลก
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Around the World in 80 Days FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Around the World in 80 Days, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Around the World in 80 Days?
Around the World in 80 Days runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).
When was Around the World in 80 Days released?
Around the World in 80 Days was released on October 17, 1956.
Who directed Around the World in 80 Days?
Around the World in 80 Days was directed by John Farrow and Michael Anderson.
More films by John Farrow Who is in the cast of Around the World in 80 Days?
Around the World in 80 Days stars John Gielgud, David Niven and Trevor Howard, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Around the World in 80 Days make at the box office?
Around the World in 80 Days grossed $42 million worldwide ($42 million domestic, $9,549 international) on a budget of $6 million.
How is Around the World in 80 Days rated?
Around the World in 80 Days has 69 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Around the World in 80 Days based on a book?
Yes. Around the World in 80 Days is partly adapted from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne and Michael Glencross.
What awards did Around the World in 80 Days win?
Around the World in 80 Days won 5 awards from 9 nominations, including Best Motion Picture at the Oscars 1957.
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