Titanic (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Titanic is a 1997 romantic drama directed by James Cameron, starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. It runs 3 hours 14 minutes and earned $2.26 billion worldwide on a $200 million budget. It won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Art Direction, and 18 awards in all. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 14m (194 min)
- Director
- James Cameron
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $200M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Titanic About?
The premise of Titanic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In April 1912, the opulent R.M.S. Titanic embarked on its maiden voyage from Southampton. The ship, representing the pinnacle of engineering and luxury, carried passengers of all classes, dreaming of a new life in America. However, the journey was tragically cut short when the Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic. The collision led to the sinking of the massive vessel and resulted in a devastating loss of life, forever marking a somber moment in history.
Titanic Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- iceberg
- titanic
- drowning
- told in flashback
- nude modeling
- shipwreck
- lost love
- melodrama
- drawing
- steerage
- artist
- class differences
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- arm wrestling
- historical fiction
- 1910s
- one word title
- sinking ship
- necklace
- self sacrifice
- lifeboat
- sea captain
- young love
- diamond
- female frontal nudity
- assumed name
- southampton england
- assault
- domestic violence
- suicide
- axe
- jealousy
- child in jeopardy
- tap dancing
- quartermaster
- wireless operator
- sealift
- engaged couple
- dancing
- diamond necklace
- electrocution
- gambling
- ballroom
- prayer
- crushed to death
- chase
- bribery
- single mother
- ship name in title
- ocean liner
- forbidden love
Titanic Cast
Kate Winslet leads the cast, with Leonardo DiCaprio. Directed by James Cameron.
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Director James Cameron
More from James Cameron
More films directed by James Cameron, best-rated first: Aliens, The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Avatar.
Titanic Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Titanic 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 79% User score
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Titanic Plot Summary
What happens in Titanic 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 1996, aboard the research vessel Akademik Mstislav Keldysh, treasure hunter Brock Lovett and his team search the wreck of the RMS Titanic for a legendary diamond necklace known as the Heart of the Ocean. The wreck lies deep beneath the sea, at a staggering depth of 3,821 meters. During the expedition, they recover a safe belonging to Caledon “Cal” Hockley, expecting to find the precious necklace inside. Instead, they discover a sketch of a naked woman adorned with the diamond, dated April 14, 1912—the fateful night the Titanic struck the iceberg.
Full summary
The whole story of Titanic, scene by scene
Titanic Box Office & Budget
Titanic grossed $2.26 billion worldwide on a $200 million budget, 11 times what it cost. $674.4 million came from the US and Canada and $1.59 billion (70%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.3B
11× its budget
- US & Canada
- $674.4M
- International
- $1.6B
- Budget
- $200M
Titanic Awards & Nominations
Titanic won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Art Direction, and 18 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1998, with 11 wins from 14 nominations.
18 wins40 nominations7 ceremonies
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Oscars 1998 11 wins · 14 nominations- Won Art Direction
- Won Best Picture
- Won Cinematography
- Won Costume Design
- Won Directing – James Cameron
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Golden Globes 1998 4 wins · 8 nominations- Won Best Director – James Cameron
- Won Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Won Best Original Score
- Won Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Leonardo DiCaprio
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1998 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Gloria Stuart
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Kate Winslet
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Critics' Choice 1998 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Director – James Cameron
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DGA Awards 1998 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Feature Film – James Cameron
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BAFTA 1998 10 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Direction – James Cameron
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Film
- BAFTA 1996 3 nominations
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
Titanic Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 5 trailers, 6 clips and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Dolby Vision Trailer
- Trailer 25th Anniversary Trailer
- Trailer 25th Anniversary UK Trailer [Audio Described]
- Trailer Titanic (1997) Theatrical Trailer [5.1] [4K] [FTD-1046]
How Well Do You Know Titanic?
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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Who is the treasure hunter leading the expedition to the Titanic's wreckage?
Cars in Titanic
6 cars on screen, including the 1912 Renault 35CV Replica and the 1912 Renault Enclosed Limousine.
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1912 Renault 35CV Replica Important role -
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Ford Model T Minor role -
1912 Rambler Four Minor role
Titanic Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “The Ship of Dreams” and “טיטאניק”.
- Also known as
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- The Ship of Dreams
- טיטאניק
- Titanic 3D
- 泰坦尼克号
- Titanikas
- 타이타닉
- Titanic: 25 výročí
- Titāniks
- Titanic 25th Anniversary
- Titanic 25º aniversario
- タイタニック：ジェームズ・キャメロン25周年3Dリマスター
- טיטניק: 25 שנה - תלת מימד
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- 鐵達尼號
- Տիտանիկ
- Тытанік
- Титаник
- Titanik
- Титанік
- ไททานิค
- טיטניק
- Τιτανικός
- تيتانيك
- タイタニック
- تایتانیک, ტიტანიკი
- टाइटैनिक
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Titanic FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Titanic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Titanic?
Titanic runs 3 hours 14 minutes (194 minutes).
When was Titanic released?
Titanic was released on December 19, 1997.
Who directed Titanic?
Titanic was directed by James Cameron.
More films by James Cameron Who is in the cast of Titanic?
Titanic stars Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.
How much did Titanic make at the box office?
Titanic grossed $2.26 billion worldwide ($674.4 million domestic, $1.59 billion international) on a budget of $200 million.
How is Titanic rated?
Titanic has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 75 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.
What awards did Titanic win?
Titanic won 18 awards from 40 nominations, including Art Direction at the Oscars 1998.
Does Titanic have a post-credit scene?
No. Titanic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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