To Die For

To Die For is a 1995 dark comedy film, made in a mockumentary format, directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Buck Henry, based on the novel of the same name by Joyce Maynard, which in turn was based on the Pamela Smart story. It stars Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, and Joaquin Phoenix. Major supporting roles feature Illeana Douglas, Wayne Knight, Casey Affleck, Kurtwood Smith, Dan Hedaya, and Alison Folland. Kidman was nominated for a BAFTA and won... More

Initial release date:

  • May 27, 1995

Directed by:

Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 46 min

Produced by:

Also known as:

  • To Die For

Film

Directed by

Gus Van Sant

Gus Green Van Sant, Jr. (born July 24, 1952) is an American film director, screenwriter, painter, photographer, musician, and author. He is a two time nominee of the Academy Award for Best Director — for Good Will Hunting (1997) and Milk (2008), both of which were also nominated for Best Picture —...

Tagline:

  • All she wanted was a little attention.

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Oct 6, 1995
  • Dec 7, 2010
  • Aug 7, 2001
  • Nov 10, 1998
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 46 min
  • 1 h 50 min
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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 20,000,000

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Winners

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 110
  • 2,326
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5
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Appears in ranked lists:

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  • 110
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