Maverick (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Maverick is a 1994 action thriller directed by Richard Donner, starring Mel Gibson, Alfred Molina and Jodie Foster. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $183 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Maverick About?
The premise of Maverick without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A rookie police officer joins an elite task force to take down a powerful and profitable gambling empire in a lawless, crime-ridden setting. As he investigates, he uncovers dangerous secrets and faces difficult choices that test his integrity and threaten to compromise his sense of justice. He must navigate a web of corruption and confront formidable adversaries in a desperate fight for the truth.
Maverick Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- yosemite national park
- character name as title
- bow the weapon
- arrow
- cheating at a game
- clothesline
- con artist
- corrupt gambling
- cult favorite
- betrayal
- paddleboat
- poker the card game
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- female protagonist
- man tied up
- male protagonist
- multiple cameos
- river adventure
- 1800s
- gibson and coburn
- gibson and garner
- garner and coburn
- sleeve gun
- money
- woman
- playing cards
- theft
- voice over narration
- bare chested man
- strong female character
- hairy chested man
- cameo appearance
- satire comedy
- gambler
- tournament
- debt
- con game
- bandit
- commodore
- russian
- riverboat
- gambling
- in medias res
- cliff
- umbrella
- explosion
- bell
- explosive
- hands up
- slapped in the face
- barbershop
Maverick Cast
Mel Gibson leads the cast, with Alfred Molina and Jodie Foster. Directed by Richard Donner; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Donner
Also Starring in Maverick
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More films directed by Richard Donner, best-rated first: Superman II, Superman, Lethal Weapon 2 and Lethal Weapon.
Maverick Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Maverick 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 69% User score
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Maverick Plot Summary
What happens in Maverick from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of the American Old West, we are introduced to the witty and charming gambler Bret Maverick (Mel Gibson), who narrates his own adventurous tale filled with unexpected twists as he strives to participate in a high-stakes five-card draw poker tournament aboard the paddle steamer Lauren Belle. With a hefty entry fee of $25,000, Maverick finds himself $3,000 short and embarks on a journey to collect the money owed to him.
Full summary
The whole story of Maverick, scene by scene
Maverick Box Office
Maverick grossed $183 million worldwide. $101.6 million came from the US and Canada and $81.4 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$183M
- US & Canada
- $101.6M
- International
- $81.4M
Maverick Awards & Nominations
Maverick was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design
Maverick Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Runaway Stagecoach
How Well Do You Know Maverick?
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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What is Bret Maverick's primary goal in the movie?
Maverick Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Maverikas” and “Маверік”.
- Also known as
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- Maverikas
- Маверік
- Maverick - Halálos póker
- マーヴェリック
- 超級王牌
- Maverick - Den Colt am Gürtel, ein Ass im Ärmel
- Μάβερικ
- Мэверик
- Маверик
- 赌侠马华力
- Maverik
- מווריק
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- 매버릭
- Меверік
- มาเวอริค สุภาพบุรุษตัดหนึ่ง
- Jucătorul Maverick
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Maverick FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Maverick, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Maverick?
Maverick runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Maverick released?
Maverick was released on May 20, 1994.
Who directed Maverick?
Maverick was directed by Richard Donner.
More films by Richard Donner Who is in the cast of Maverick?
Maverick stars Mel Gibson, Alfred Molina and Jodie Foster, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Maverick make at the box office?
Maverick grossed $183 million worldwide ($101.6 million domestic, $81.4 million international).
How is Maverick rated?
Maverick has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Maverick nominated for any awards?
Maverick received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Maverick have a post-credit scene?
No. Maverick has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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