The Year of Living Dangerously (1983): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Year of Living Dangerously is a 1983 romantic drama directed by Peter Weir, starring Sigourney Weaver and Mel Gibson. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $10.3 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Supporting Role. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Year of Living Dangerously About?
The premise of The Year of Living Dangerously without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a period of political turmoil in Jakarta, journalist Guy Hamilton finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and romance. Guided by the observant photographer Billy Kwan, Hamilton investigates rumors of a potential Communist uprising while also developing feelings for British diplomat Jill Bryant. As he uncovers the truth, he must navigate a dangerous landscape and confront the risks of staying in a city teetering on the edge of chaos.
The Year of Living Dangerously Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1960s
- foreign correspondent
- journalist
- embassy
- diplomat
- journalism
- playing accordion
- man played by a woman
- man wears a tuxedo
- woman wears a one piece swimsuit
- social commentary
- awakening
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- photograph
- door
- actress plays a male role
- reference to capricorn the astrological sign
- reference to a zodiac sign
- indonesia
- military attache
- politics
- lying on a bed
- bare chested man
- sex
- chinese australian
- visiting
- saying thank you
- apologetic
- character says i'm sorry
- visit
- apologizing
- daytime
- day
- decision
- conversation
- discussion
- room
- speaking
- talking
- resident
- inhabitant
- converse
- house
- home visit
- coverage
- leave
- love
- pair
- urban
- lovers
- city
The Year of Living Dangerously Cast
Sigourney Weaver leads the cast, with Mel Gibson. Directed by Peter Weir.
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Director Peter Weir
More from Peter Weir
More films directed by Peter Weir, best-rated first: The Truman Show, Black Rain, Dead Poets Society and Picnic at Hanging Rock.
The Year of Living Dangerously Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Year of Living Dangerously 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 67% User score
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The Year of Living Dangerously Plot Summary
What happens in The Year of Living Dangerously from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Guy Hamilton, a fresh-faced foreign correspondent for an Australian television network, lands in Jakarta for his assignment. Upon his arrival, he encounters a tightly knit group of foreign correspondents that includes reporters from the UK, US, and New Zealand, along with diplomatic members and a unique figure named Billy Kwan. Billy, a Chinese Australian man with dwarfism, is distinguished not only by his intelligence and moral gravity but also by his caring nature towards the locals; he even supports a destitute woman and her young son.
Full summary
The whole story of The Year of Living Dangerously, scene by scene
The Year of Living Dangerously Box Office
The Year of Living Dangerously grossed $10.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.3M
- US & Canada
- $10.3M
The Year of Living Dangerously Awards & Nominations
The Year of Living Dangerously won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Supporting Role. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1984, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1984 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Actress in a Supporting Role – Linda Hunt
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Golden Globes 1984 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical – Linda Hunt
The Year of Living Dangerously Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Year of Living Dangerously.
How Well Do You Know The Year of Living Dangerously?
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 name of the main character, a neophyte foreign correspondent?
Cars in The Year of Living Dangerously
17 cars on screen, including the 1964 Chevrolet Impala and the 1966 Cadillac.
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1941 GMC CCKW 353 Minor role -
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Minor role
The Year of Living Dangerously Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “El año que vivimos peligrosamente” and “灾难岁月”.
- Also known as
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- El año que vivimos peligrosamente
- 灾难岁月
- 生活中危险的一年
- 危险的生活
- Brennpunkt Djakarta
- Ein Jahr in der Hölle
- Un anno vissuto pericolosamente
- L'Année de tous les dangers
- Rok nebezpečného života
- A veszélyes élet éve
- Год, опасный для жизни
- O Ano Que Vivemos em Perigo
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- Rok niebezpiecznego życia
- Επικίνδυνα χρόνια
- Lev farligt
- Tehlikeli Bir Yıl
- 危险年代
- 가장 위험한 해
- L’any que vam viure perillosament
- Годината на опасния живот
- Brännpunkt Djakarta
- 危険な年
- El año que vivimos en peligro
- Рік небезпечного життя
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Movies Like The Year of Living Dangerously
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including This City Is a Battlefield, Jakarta and The Year That Trembled.
The Year of Living Dangerously FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Year of Living Dangerously, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Year of Living Dangerously?
The Year of Living Dangerously runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Year of Living Dangerously released?
The Year of Living Dangerously was released on January 21, 1983.
Who directed The Year of Living Dangerously?
The Year of Living Dangerously was directed by Peter Weir.
More films by Peter Weir Who is in the cast of The Year of Living Dangerously?
The Year of Living Dangerously stars Sigourney Weaver and Mel Gibson.
How much did The Year of Living Dangerously make at the box office?
The Year of Living Dangerously grossed $10.3 million worldwide.
How is The Year of Living Dangerously rated?
The Year of Living Dangerously has 65 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
What awards did The Year of Living Dangerously win?
The Year of Living Dangerously won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Actress in a Supporting Role at the Oscars 1984.
Does The Year of Living Dangerously have a post-credit scene?
No. The Year of Living Dangerously has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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