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Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Memoirs of an Invisible Man is a 1992 sci-fi thriller directed by John Carpenter, starring Chevy Chase and Daryl Hannah. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $14.4 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 1993. Critics gave it 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
28%
worldwide gross
$14.4M
award nomination
1
Metascore
48
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Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
John Carpenter
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Memoirs of an Invisible Man About?

The premise of Memoirs of an Invisible Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An experiment gone wrong transforms ordinary businessman Nick Halloway into an invisible man. Now pursued by shadowy government agents seeking to control his condition, Nick struggles to understand what happened and evade capture. He finds an unexpected ally in the charming Alice Monroe, and together they navigate a dangerous world of espionage and deception. As Nick adapts to his invisibility, he also confronts the strange and often humorous aspects of his new reality.

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Cast & crew

Memoirs of an Invisible Man Cast

Chevy Chase leads the cast, with Daryl Hannah. Directed by John Carpenter.

From the director

More from John Carpenter

More films directed by John Carpenter, best-rated first: Halloween, Assault on Precinct 13, Escape from New York and The Thing.

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Ratings

Memoirs of an Invisible Man Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Memoirs of an Invisible Man 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic.

Plot

Memoirs of an Invisible Man Plot Summary

What happens in Memoirs of an Invisible Man 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 a society where responsibility is neglected and human relationships are fleeting, stock analyst Nick Halloway drifts through the mundane rhythm of life, his only reprieve found in the bustling environment of the Academy Club. It is here that he encounters the enchanting Alice Monroe, a documentary filmmaker who shares his appreciation for life’s simple joys. Their chemistry ignites into an intense romance, culminating in a passionate encounter in the ladies’ room.

Full summary

The whole story of Memoirs of an Invisible Man, scene by scene

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Box office

Memoirs of an Invisible Man Box Office

Memoirs of an Invisible Man grossed $14.4 million worldwide.

1992 box office

Worldwide gross

$14.4M

US & Canada
$14.4M
Awards

Memoirs of an Invisible Man Awards & Nominations

Memoirs of an Invisible Man earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 1993.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Memoirs of an Invisible Man Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.

Memoirs of an Invisible Man - Trailer
  • Trailer Memoirs Of An Invisible Man (1992) - Official Trailer
  • Clip Memoirs Of An Invisible Man (1992) - Clip: Breaking And Entering
  • Clip Memoirs Of An Invisible Man (1992) - Clip: Quick Stroll Through The Park
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Cars

Cars in Memoirs of an Invisible Man

55 cars on screen, including the 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.

All 55 cars
  • 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in Memoirs of an Invisible Man 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Important role
  • 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Memoirs of an Invisible Man 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
  • 1989 Ford Taurus in Memoirs of an Invisible Man 1989 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 1988 Jeep Cherokee in Memoirs of an Invisible Man 1988 Jeep Cherokee Important role
Details

Memoirs of an Invisible Man Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “隱形怪傑” and “Semmit a szemnek! - Egy láthatatlan ember feljegyzései”.

Also known as
  • 隱形怪傑
  • Semmit a szemnek! - Egy láthatatlan ember feljegyzései
  • Jagd auf einen Unsichtbaren
  • Avventure di un uomo invisibile
  • Les aventures d'un homme invisible
  • Исповедь невидимки
  • Memorias de un hombre invisible
  • 穿墙隐形人
  • Memórias de um Homem Invisível
  • Semmit a szemnek
  • Neviditelný na útěku
  • מרדף שקוף
+15 more
  • 투명인간의 사랑
  • Den usynlige mands erindringer
  • Wspomnienia niewidzialnego człowieka
  • Les mémoires d'un homme invisible
  • Спомените на невидимия
  • Den osynlige mannen
  • Memoari nevidljivog čovjeka
  • Görünmez Adamın Maceraları
  • Οι Περιπέτειες ενός Αόρατου Ανθρώπου
  • Спогади людини-невидимки
  • 透明人間
  • Näkymättömän miehen muistelmat
  • มนุษย์ล่องหน
  • Neviditeľný muž na úteku
  • Memòries d’un home invisible

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FAQ

Memoirs of an Invisible Man FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Memoirs of an Invisible Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Memoirs of an Invisible Man?

Memoirs of an Invisible Man runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Memoirs of an Invisible Man released?

Memoirs of an Invisible Man was released on February 28, 1992.

Who directed Memoirs of an Invisible Man?

Memoirs of an Invisible Man was directed by John Carpenter.

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Who is in the cast of Memoirs of an Invisible Man?

Memoirs of an Invisible Man stars Chevy Chase and Daryl Hannah.

How much did Memoirs of an Invisible Man make at the box office?

Memoirs of an Invisible Man grossed $14.4 million worldwide.

How is Memoirs of an Invisible Man rated?

Memoirs of an Invisible Man has 28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Was Memoirs of an Invisible Man nominated for any awards?

Memoirs of an Invisible Man received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Memoirs of an Invisible Man have a post-credit scene?

No. Memoirs of an Invisible Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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