Noises Off... (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Noises Off... is a 1992 comedy directed by Peter Bogdanovich, starring Denholm Elliott, Christopher Reeve and Julie Hagerty. It is based on Noises Off by Michael Frayn. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $2.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Based on
- Noises Off by Michael Frayn
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Noises Off... About?
The premise of Noises Off... without spoilers, adapted from Noises Off by Michael Frayn. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A touring theatre company’s production descends into hilarious chaos both on and off stage. As they prepare for their Broadway debut, the actors' personal and professional lives become entangled in a web of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and mounting frustrations. The director struggles to maintain order amidst the escalating mayhem, where the play's plot mirrors the actors' own complicated relationships, leading to a farcical and unforgettable performance.
Noises Off... Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- backstage drama
- play within film
- metafiction
- pants down
- postmodern
- group
- argument
- actor
- backstage
- theater
- reference to william shakespeare
- new york city
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- manhattan new york city
- older woman younger man relationship
- sardine
- but this is ridiculous joke
- play rehearsal
- reference to shakespeare's hamlet
- punctuation in title
- theatre troupe
- stage acting
- sheik
- play director
- nosebleed
- lingerie
- jealousy
- falling down stairs
- contact lens
- cactus
- broadway manhattan new york city
- actress
- des moines iowa
- iowa
- farce
- based on play
Noises Off... Cast
Denholm Elliott leads the cast, with Christopher Reeve and Julie Hagerty. Directed by Peter Bogdanovich; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Bogdanovich
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Noises Off... Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Noises Off... 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 61% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 72% User score
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Noises Off... Plot Summary
What happens in Noises Off... from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the curtain rises on Noises Off, we are immersed in a triple-layered performance where the lines between reality and farce wonderfully intertwine. The play unfolds through three acts, framed by performances of Nothing On, a raucous sex farce that would raise eyebrows even among the most seasoned theatre-goers. Within this clever meta-theatrical setup, we dive headfirst into the chaos as the cast of Nothing On grapples with the challenges of staging their own production.
Full summary
The whole story of Noises Off..., scene by scene
Noises Off... Box Office
Noises Off... grossed $2.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.3M
- US & Canada
- $2.3M
Noises Off... Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Noises Off...?
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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Noises Off... FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Noises Off..., each answered in a sentence.
How long is Noises Off...?
Noises Off... runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Noises Off... released?
Noises Off... was released on March 20, 1992.
Who directed Noises Off...?
Noises Off... was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
More films by Peter Bogdanovich Who is in the cast of Noises Off...?
Noises Off... stars Denholm Elliott, Christopher Reeve and Julie Hagerty, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Noises Off... make at the box office?
Noises Off... grossed $2.3 million worldwide.
How is Noises Off... rated?
Noises Off... has 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Noises Off... based on a book?
Yes. Noises Off... is adapted from Noises Off by Michael Frayn.
Does Noises Off... have a post-credit scene?
No. Noises Off... has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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