Fatal Attraction (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Fatal Attraction is a 1987 drama thriller directed by Adrian Lyne, starring Glenn Close, Michael Douglas and Anne Archer. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $320.1 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 14 nominations, among them 6 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Adrian Lyne
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fatal Attraction About?
The premise of Fatal Attraction without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a brief affair with a captivating woman, a married lawyer finds his life spiraling out of control as she refuses to let him go. What began as a fleeting encounter transforms into a relentless pursuit, forcing him to confront a dangerous obsession. He must now protect his family and fight to end the escalating psychological torment, realizing the devastating consequences of his actions and the lengths to which his former lover will go.
Fatal Attraction Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- borderline personality disorder
- stalker
- femme fatale
- manipulation
- sex scene
- horny woman
- obsession
- self mutilation
- kitchen sink
- psycho woman
- adulterous husband
- fatal attraction
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- female psychopath
- listening to opera
- insanity
- kidnapping
- new york city
- breaking and entering
- mental illness
- extramarital affair
- roller coaster
- killing a pet
- killing a rabbit
- female nudity
- erotic thriller
- childhood trauma
- bathroom
- home invasion
- depression
- mind game
- parking garage
- sabotaged car
- harassment
- marital separation
- confrontation
- shot to death
- husband wife relationship
- villainess
- fear
- attempted suicide by slitting one's wrists
- adultery
- showdown
- self inflicted wound
- sexual obsession
- marital reconciliation
- attempted suicide
- spurned woman
- drowning in a bathtub
- pregnancy
- knife
Fatal Attraction Cast
Glenn Close leads the cast, with Michael Douglas and Anne Archer. Directed by Adrian Lyne.
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Director Adrian Lyne
More from Adrian Lyne
More films directed by Adrian Lyne, best-rated first: Jacob's Ladder, Unfaithful, Foxes and Flashdance.
Fatal Attraction Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fatal Attraction 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 74% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 68% User score
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Fatal Attraction Plot Summary
What happens in Fatal Attraction 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
In the heart of Manhattan, attorney Daniel “Dan” Gallagher finds himself entangled in the complexities of his marriage while clandestinely engaging in an affair with Alexandra “Alex” Forrest, a sharp and assertive editor he met at a professional event. At first, the excitement of their secret relationship seems thrilling; however, as time passes, Alex’s possessiveness grows, leaving Dan increasingly desperate to escape her clutches.
Full summary
The whole story of Fatal Attraction, scene by scene
Fatal Attraction Box Office
Fatal Attraction grossed $320.1 million worldwide. $156.6 million came from the US and Canada and $163.5 million (51%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$320.1M
- US & Canada
- $156.6M
- International
- $163.5M
Fatal Attraction Awards & Nominations
Fatal Attraction won 1 award from 14 nominations, among them 6 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1989, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win14 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1989 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Editing
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Michael Douglas
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Anne Archer
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Oscars 1988 6 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Glenn Close
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Anne Archer
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Directing – Adrian Lyne
- Nominated Film Editing
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Golden Globes 1988 4 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Adrian Lyne
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Glenn Close
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actress) – Anne Archer
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DGA Awards 1988 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Adrian Lyne
Fatal Attraction Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Fatal Attraction (1987) Original Trailer [FHD]
- Featurette Allan Arkush on FATAL ATTRACTION
How Well Do You Know Fatal Attraction?
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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Cars in Fatal Attraction
38 cars on screen, including the 1984 Chrysler LeBaron and the 1986 Honda Accord.
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1981 Volvo GL Important role
Fatal Attraction Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Attrazione fatale” and “Atracción fatal”.
- Also known as
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- Attrazione fatale
- Atracción fatal
- Farligt Begær
- 위험한 정사
- Farlig Förbindelse
- Фатальне тяжіння
- Usodna privlačnost
- Eine verhängnisvolle Affäre
- Liaison fatale
- Atracção Fatal
- Роковое влечение
- 致命诱惑
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- Végzetes vonzerő
- Ολέθρια Σχέση
- Atracție fatală
- חיזור גורלי
- Osudová přitažlivost
- Fatalne zauroczenie
- Öldüren Cazibe
- Atração Fatal
- 致命的吸引力
- Liktenīgais valdzinājums
- Фатальний потяг
- Osudová príťažlivosť
- Фатално привличане
- 危険な情事
- Vaarallinen suhde
- Sự Quyến Rũ Chết Người, საბედისწერო ლტოლვა
- Atracció fatal
- เสน่ห์มรณะ
- Kobna privlačnost
- 孽戀
- Farlig begjær
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Fatal Attraction FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Fatal Attraction, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fatal Attraction?
Fatal Attraction runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Fatal Attraction released?
Fatal Attraction was released on September 18, 1987.
Who directed Fatal Attraction?
Fatal Attraction was directed by Adrian Lyne.
More films by Adrian Lyne Who is in the cast of Fatal Attraction?
Fatal Attraction stars Glenn Close, Michael Douglas and Anne Archer.
How much did Fatal Attraction make at the box office?
Fatal Attraction grossed $320.1 million worldwide ($156.6 million domestic, $163.5 million international).
How is Fatal Attraction rated?
Fatal Attraction has 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
What awards did Fatal Attraction win?
Fatal Attraction won 1 award from 14 nominations, including Best Editing at the BAFTA 1989.
Does Fatal Attraction have a post-credit scene?
No. Fatal Attraction has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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