The Crow (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Crow is a 1994 action fantasy film directed by Alex Proyas, starring Brandon Lee and Michael Wincott. It is based on The Crow by James O'Barr. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $50.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Alex Proyas
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Based on
- The Crow by James O'Barr
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Crow About?
The premise of The Crow without spoilers, adapted from The Crow by James O'Barr. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two friends living in a deprived urban environment dream of a way out, hoping to experience the simple pleasure of a pizza. Their aspirations lead them into a dangerous world where they face cunning adversaries and difficult choices as they strive for a taste of happiness and a chance at a better life.
The Crow Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- back from the dead
- vigilante
- star died during filming
- abandoned church
- rape and revenge
- superhero action
- crow
- gothic
- action hero
- based on graphic novel
- urban setting
- supernatural power
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- revenge from beyond the grave
- urban gothic
- hot dog stand
- star died before release
- based on comic book
- cemetery
- dark hero
- female rear nudity
- pawnshop
- saying boo
- eyeball
- ford thunderbird
- 1990s
- drug use
- shot multiple times
- dark fantasy
- crime boss
- hero
- rooftop
- fire
- skateboard
- black cop
- afterlife
- knife throwing
- detroit michigan
- gore
- anti hero
- peace
- spectre
- deceased
- tomb
- grave
- raven
- night terror
- nuptial
- link
- sadist
- thug
The Crow Cast
Brandon Lee leads the cast, with Michael Wincott. Directed by Alex Proyas.
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Director Alex Proyas
More from Alex Proyas
More films directed by Alex Proyas, best-rated first: Dark City, I, Robot, Knowing and Garage Days.
The Crow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Crow 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 8.1
See on Metacritic
The Crow Plot Summary
What happens in The Crow 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
“Legends suggest that when someone passes away, a crow guides their soul to the afterlife. However, in instances of profound tragedy, the spirit might linger in a state of despair, unable to find peace. Occasionally, in such dire situations, the crow has the unique power to resurrect that soul, to set the wrongs right once more.”
Full summary
The whole story of The Crow, scene by scene
The Crow Box Office
The Crow grossed $50.8 million worldwide. $50.7 million came from the US and Canada and $151,436 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$50.8M
- US & Canada
- $50.7M
- International
- $151.4K
The Crow Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 2 trailers and 8 clips.
- Trailer 30th Anniversary | Official Trailer
- Clip 'Rebirth'
- Clip Flashback
- Clip 'One Chance to Live'
How Well Do You Know The Crow?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What tragic event occurs the night before Eric and Shelly were supposed to marry?
Cars in The Crow
19 cars on screen, including the 1973 Ford Thunderbird and the 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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1973 Ford Thunderbird Main role -
1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Important role -
1984 Plymouth Gran Fury Important role -
1986 Yugo GV Important role
The Crow Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Il Corvo 1 - The Crow” and “O Corvo”.
- Also known as
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- Il Corvo 1 - The Crow
- O Corvo
- Ölümsüz Aşk
- El cuervo
- Le Corbeau
- کلاغ
- The Crow - Die Krähe
- Ворон
- Il corvo - The Crow
- A holló
- Vrána
- Vrana
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- 乌鸦
- อีกาพญายม
- Kruk
- העורב
- Το Κοράκι
- Corbul
- Vran
- Гарванът
- 크로우
- Varnas
- 龍族戰神
- クロウ／飛翔伝説
- El corb
- Quạ Đen
- 魔誡追殺令, ყვავი
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Movies Like The Crow
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Crow, The Crow: Wicked Prayer and Crows.
The Crow FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Crow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Crow?
The Crow runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Crow released?
The Crow was released on May 11, 1994.
Who directed The Crow?
The Crow was directed by Alex Proyas.
More films by Alex Proyas Who is in the cast of The Crow?
The Crow stars Brandon Lee and Michael Wincott.
How much did The Crow make at the box office?
The Crow grossed $50.8 million worldwide ($50.7 million domestic, $151,436 international).
How is The Crow rated?
The Crow has 7.5/10 on IMDb and 72 on Metacritic.
Is The Crow based on a book?
Yes. The Crow is adapted from The Crow by James O'Barr.
Does The Crow have a post-credit scene?
No. The Crow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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