Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 fantasy drama starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro. It is based on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $10.7 million worldwide on a $18.5 million budget. Critics gave it 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $18.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas About?
The premise of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas without spoilers, adapted from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A journalist and his attorney embark on a drug-fueled journey to Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race. What begins as a professional assignment rapidly spirals into a bizarre and chaotic adventure as they consume a vast array of substances. They encounter a series of increasingly surreal situations and memorable characters, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination, and challenging their perception of the American Dream.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- drugs
- las vegas nevada
- hallucination
- casino
- 1970s
- gonzo journalist
- hedonism
- desert
- surrealism
- psychedelia
- based on true story
- hunter s. thompson
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- buddy movie
- lawyer
- journalist
- convertible
- monster
- narrated by character
- cadillac convertible
- drug abuse
- vietnam era
- magnum handgun
- circus
- based on novel
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- living out of a suitcase
- absurd comedy
- psychotronic film
- reference to a zodiac sign
- reference to a horoscope
- reference to libra the constellation
- zodiac sign
- satire
- dream
- nightmare
- co written by director
- cult director
- year 1971
- candy cinema
- stoner comedy
- road trip comedy
- surreal comedy
- maximalism
- psychedelic therapy
- drug material
- director cameo
- fake cactus
- dark comedy
- desert adventure
- urban adventure
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Cast
Johnny Depp leads the cast, with Benicio Del Toro.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 51% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 72% User score
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Plot Summary
What happens in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a blazing fire-apple red convertible, Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) set off on a wild road trip to Las Vegas, armed with a suitcase full of various drugs. As they cruise through the desert, their sanity begins to unravel, especially when Duke becomes convinced he sees black bats flying above their car. In a moment of panic, he exclaims, “>Holy Jesus, what are these goddamn animals?” After a chaotic driver switch, they delve deeper into their drug-filled adventure.
Full summary
The whole story of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, scene by scene
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Box Office & Budget
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas grossed $10.7 million worldwide on a $18.5 million budget, 58% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$10.7M
58% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $10.7M
- Budget
- $18.5M
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Clip Lizards on the Ceiling
- Featurette Three Reasons: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
How Well Do You Know Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
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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What is the main reason Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo travel to Las Vegas?
Cars in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
48 cars on screen, including the 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado and the 1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible.
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1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Main role -
1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Main role -
1970 Ford Bronco Important role -
1970 Ford Maverick Important role
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Angst und Schrecken in Las Vegas” and “Pánico y locura en Las Vegas”.
- Also known as
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- Angst und Schrecken in Las Vegas
- Pánico y locura en Las Vegas
- Rasu Begasu o yattsukero
- Strakh i omraza v Las Vegas
- Fóvos kai paránoia sto Las Vénkas
- Strakh i nenavist' v Las-Vegase
- Paranoja u Las Vegasu
- Strakh i ohyda v Las-Vehasi
- Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
- Miedo y asco en Las Vegas
- ラスベガスをやっつけろ
- 라스베가스의 공포와 혐오
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- Las Vegas Parano
- Frykt og avsky i Las Vegas
- Medo e Delírio em Las Vegas
- Paura e delirio a Las Vegas
- Pelkoa ja inhoa Las Vegasissa
- Страх и ненависть в Лас-Вегасе
- Delírio em Las Vegas
- Strach a hnus v Las Vegas
- 恐惧拉斯维加斯
- פחד ותיעוב בלאס וגאס
- Vegas'ta Korku ve Nefret
- Φόβος και Παράνοια στο Λας Βέγκας
- Félelem és reszketés Las Vegasban
- Medo e Delírio
- Страх і огида в Лас-Вегасі
- Peur et dégoût à Las Vegas
- Страх и отвращение в Лас Вегас
- Ratastel Las Vegasesse
- Strah i prijezir u Las Vegasu
- Параноја у Лас Вегасу
- Strah in groza v Las Vegasu
- Spaimă și scârbă în Las Vegas
- Baime ir neapykanta Las Vegase
- Por i fàstic a Las Vegas
- Run Sợ ở Las Vegas, შიში და სიძულვილი ლას-ვეგასში
- เละตุ้มเปะที่ลาสเวกัส
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas released?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released on May 22, 1998.
Who is in the cast of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas stars Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro.
How much did Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas make at the box office?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas grossed $10.7 million worldwide on a budget of $18.5 million.
How is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas rated?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas based on a book?
Yes. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is adapted from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman.
Does Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas have a post-credit scene?
No. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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