Boomerang (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Boomerang is a 1992 romantic comedy directed by Reginald Hudlin, starring Eddie Murphy. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $131.1 million worldwide on a $42 million budget. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Reginald Hudlin
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $42M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Boomerang About?
The premise of Boomerang without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This romantic comedy follows a group of friends as they deal with the ups and downs of relationships and the challenges of everyday life. Expect plenty of laughs as they navigate the complexities of love and friendship, all brought to life by a talented ensemble cast.
Boomerang Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- advertising executive
- african american protagonist
- sex scene
- premarital sex
- yuppie
- chauvinist
- 1990s
- friendship between men
- female frontal nudity
- lust
- sex in bed
- chauvinism
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- bachelor
- foot fetish
- breakup
- neighbor
- seduction
- date
- depression
- infidelity
- model
- hypocrisy
- orgasm
- womanizer
- dating
- advertising
- battle of the sexes
- african american
- black bra and panties
- thanksgiving
- friend
- n word
- afghan hound
- reference to billy dee williams
- removing panties in public place
- fragrance
- reference to elizabeth taylor
- new orleans louisiana
- playing pool
- cosmetic
- perfume
- perfumer
- advertising campaign
- stalker
- friendship
- elevator
- painting
- dog
- airplane
- restaurant
Boomerang Cast
Eddie Murphy stars in Boomerang. Directed by Reginald Hudlin.
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Director Reginald Hudlin
More from Reginald Hudlin
More films directed by Reginald Hudlin, best-rated first: The Black Godfather, Sidney, Marshall and Safety.
Boomerang Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Boomerang 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 57% User score
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Boomerang Plot Summary
What happens in Boomerang from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marcus Graham is an advertising executive who lives by a sharp wit and a sharper charm, perfectly happy to chase flirtations without committing to anything lasting. A notorious serial womanizer, he prides himself on his ability to read people and his knack for using flirtation as a game, often judging would‑be partners by trivial traits—like the shoes they wear. His friends, Tyler and Gerard, gently rib him that his standards are impossible and his tactics are getting tired, but Marcus isn’t looking for “perfect” so much as entertaining conquest.
Full summary
The whole story of Boomerang, scene by scene
Boomerang Box Office & Budget
Boomerang grossed $131.1 million worldwide on a $42 million budget, 3.1 times what it cost. $70.1 million came from the US and Canada and $61 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$131.1M
3.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $70.1M
- International
- $61M
- Budget
- $42M
Boomerang Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Boomerang.
How Well Do You Know Boomerang?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of Marcus Graham?
Cars in Boomerang
6 cars on screen, including the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse Stretched Limousine V126 and the 1980 Chevrolet Impala.
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1981 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse Stretched Limousine V126 Important role -
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Background role -
1988 Ford LTD Country Squire Background role
Boomerang Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Бумеранг” and “Boomerang, el príncipe de las mujeres”.
- Also known as
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- Бумеранг
- Boomerang, el príncipe de las mujeres
- Il principe delle donne
- Boomerang (El príncipe de las mujeres)
- Bumeráng
- בומרנג
- Bumerang
- 부메랑
- O Príncipe das Mulheres
- Bumerangas
- Bumerangi
- Μπούμερανγκ
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- 情场杀手
- 花心大少闖情關
- บูมเมอแรง รักหลอกเจอศอกกลับ
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Boomerang FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Boomerang, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Boomerang?
Boomerang runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Boomerang released?
Boomerang was released on July 1, 1992.
Who directed Boomerang?
Boomerang was directed by Reginald Hudlin.
More films by Reginald Hudlin Who is in the cast of Boomerang?
Boomerang stars Eddie Murphy.
How much did Boomerang make at the box office?
Boomerang grossed $131.1 million worldwide ($70.1 million domestic, $61 million international) on a budget of $42 million.
How is Boomerang rated?
Boomerang has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Boomerang have a post-credit scene?
No. Boomerang has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Boomerang in?
The original language of Boomerang is Malayalam.
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