Vanilla Sky (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Vanilla Sky is a 2001 sci-fi thriller starring Tom Cruise and Penélope Cruz. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes and earned $203.4 million worldwide on a $68 million budget. It won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $68M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vanilla Sky About?
The premise of Vanilla Sky without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a car accident that leaves him disfigured, wealthy playboy David Aames finds his life irrevocably altered. He experiences a whirlwind romance with Sofia, but a tragic mistake leads to devastating consequences. As David grapples with loss and confronts a surreal and dreamlike existence, he must question the nature of reality, memory, and the true meaning of connection.
Vanilla Sky Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dream
- mask
- death
- nightmare
- amnesia
- remake
- ferrari
- car accident
- love
- nudity
- virtual reality
- 22nd century
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- reality
- lynchian
- cult film
- false accusation
- distrust
- headache
- romantic rejection
- unrequited love
- acrophobia
- spanish american
- actor appears in original and remake
- flashback while falling
- free fall
- mind
- contract
- fear
- suicidal
- obsession
- love triangle
- memory
- phobia
- isolation
- dream within a dream
- cryonics
- afterlife
- times square manhattan new york city
- surrealism
- flashback
- ambiguous ending
- remake of spanish film
- hallucination
- coma
- disfigured face
- suicide by car
- reconstructive surgery
- disfigurement
- jealousy
- paranoia
Vanilla Sky Cast
Tom Cruise leads the cast, with Penélope Cruz.
Vanilla Sky Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Vanilla Sky 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Vanilla Sky Plot Summary
What happens in Vanilla Sky 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
David Aames, played by Tom Cruise, begins his day with a disconcerting drive through the eerily silent streets of New York City, only to discover the entire city deserted in the middle of rush hour. This unsettling experience quickly turns out to be just a vivid dream as he awakens in his bedroom.
Full summary
The whole story of Vanilla Sky, scene by scene
Vanilla Sky Box Office & Budget
Vanilla Sky grossed $203.4 million worldwide on a $68 million budget, 3.0 times what it cost. $100.6 million came from the US and Canada and $102.8 million (51%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$203.4M
3.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $100.6M
- International
- $102.8M
- Budget
- $68M
Vanilla Sky Awards & Nominations
Vanilla Sky won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2002, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win8 nominations6 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2002 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Song
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Cameron Diaz
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Saturn Awards 2002 2 nominations- Nominated Best Music
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress
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Oscars 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Cameron Diaz
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Golden Globes 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Cameron Diaz
- Golden Globes 2000 1 nomination
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Cameron Diaz
Vanilla Sky Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Vanilla Sky?
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 pivotal event causes David Aames to begin questioning his reality?
Vanilla Sky Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Ванильное небо” and “香子兰天空 / 魂离情外天 / 香草天空”.
- Also known as
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- Ванильное небо
- 香子兰天空 / 魂离情外天 / 香草天空
- Vanilia égbolt
- Vanilnoe Nebo
- 바닐라 스카이
- 香草的天空
- Vanília égbolt
- Vanilkové nebe
- ונילה סקיי
- Un ciel couleur vanille
- Ванільне небо
- Небо боје ваниле
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- バニラ・スカイ
- Vaniļas debesis
- Ванила скай
- 香草天空
- ปมรัก ปมมรณะ
- Vanilkové nebo
- Deschide ochii
- Khung Trời Ảo Mộng
- 魂離情外天, ვანილის ცა
- Vanilinis dangus
- Nebo boje vanilije
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Vanilla Sky FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Vanilla Sky, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vanilla Sky?
Vanilla Sky runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Vanilla Sky released?
Vanilla Sky was released on December 14, 2001.
Who is in the cast of Vanilla Sky?
Vanilla Sky stars Tom Cruise and Penélope Cruz.
How much did Vanilla Sky make at the box office?
Vanilla Sky grossed $203.4 million worldwide ($100.6 million domestic, $102.8 million international) on a budget of $68 million.
How is Vanilla Sky rated?
Vanilla Sky has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
What awards did Vanilla Sky win?
Vanilla Sky won 1 award from 8 nominations, including Best Song at the Critics' Choice 2002.
Does Vanilla Sky have a post-credit scene?
No. Vanilla Sky has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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