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    Strange Days

    • 19951995
    • RR
    • 2h 25min
    IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    68K
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    Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, and Juliette Lewis in Strange Days (1995)
    ActionCrimeDrama

    A former cop turned street-hustler accidentally uncovers a conspiracy in Los Angeles in 1999.A former cop turned street-hustler accidentally uncovers a conspiracy in Los Angeles in 1999.A former cop turned street-hustler accidentally uncovers a conspiracy in Los Angeles in 1999.A former cop turned street-hustler accidentally uncovers a conspiracy in Los Angeles in 1999.A former cop turned street-hustler accidentally uncovers a conspiracy in Los Angeles in 1999.

    • Director
      • Kathryn Bigelow
    • Writers
      • James Cameron(story)
      • Jay Cocks(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Ralph Fiennes
      • Angela Bassett
      • Juliette Lewis
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Kathryn Bigelow
    • Writers
      • James Cameron(story)
      • Jay Cocks(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Ralph Fiennes
      • Angela Bassett
      • Juliette Lewis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 262User reviews
    • 111Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    Angela Bassett in Strange Days (1995)
    Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett in Strange Days (1995)
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    James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow in Strange Days (1995)
    Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett in Strange Days (1995)
    Ralph Fiennes in Strange Days (1995)
    Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, and Juliette Lewis in Strange Days (1995)
    Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, and Juliette Lewis in Strange Days (1995)
    Ralph Fiennes in Strange Days (1995)
    Ralph Fiennes in Strange Days (1995)
    Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, and Juliette Lewis in Strange Days (1995)
    Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, and Juliette Lewis in Strange Days (1995)

    Top cast

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    Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes
    • Lenny Neroas Lenny Nero
    Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett
    • Lornette 'Mace' Masonas Lornette 'Mace' Mason
    Juliette Lewis
    Juliette Lewis
    • Faith Justinas Faith Justin
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • Max Peltieras Max Peltier
    Michael Wincott
    Michael Wincott
    • Philo Gantas Philo Gant
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Burton Steckleras Burton Steckler
    Glenn Plummer
    Glenn Plummer
    • Jeriko Oneas Jeriko One
    Brigitte Bako
    Brigitte Bako
    • Irisas Iris
    Richard Edson
    Richard Edson
    • Tickas Tick
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • Dwayne Engelmanas Dwayne Engelman
    Josef Sommer
    Josef Sommer
    • Palmer Stricklandas Palmer Strickland
    Joe Urla
    Joe Urla
    • Keithas Keith
    Nicky Katt
    Nicky Katt
    • Joey Cortoas Joey Corto
    Michael Jace
    Michael Jace
    • Wade Beemeras Wade Beemer
    Louise LeCavalier
    Louise LeCavalier
    • Cindy 'Vita' Minhas Cindy 'Vita' Minh
    David Carrera
    David Carrera
    • Duncanas Duncan
    Jim Ishida
    Jim Ishida
    • Mr. Fumitsuas Mr. Fumitsu
    Todd Graff
    Todd Graff
    • Tex Arcanaas Tex Arcana
    • Director
      • Kathryn Bigelow
    • Writers
      • James Cameron(story) (screenplay)
      • Jay Cocks(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    In 1999, Los Angeles is racial war zone with the army and LSPD and SWAT officers fighting Afro-American people. The former cop Lenny Nero is a dealer of illegal recording in CDs that gives the memories and sensations of the recorder to the user. He buys the recordings from the supplier Tick; he misses his former mistress Faith, who was a hooker and now is a singer; his best friend is the private eye Max Peltier and the limousine driver Lornette 'Mace' Mason, who has unrequited love for him. Two days before the turn of the century, the black rapper Jeriko One is murdered. The hooker Iris seeks Lenny out but there is an incident and they do not talk to each other. However she drops a recording into Lenny's car while he unsuccessfully tries to meet Faith at a night-club. However her boyfriend Philo Gant does not let them talk. When Lenny learns that Iris was sadistically raped and killed, he gets involved in a sick scheme and discovers dirty hidden secrets. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • you know you want it
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for intense disturbing violence, sexuality and pervasive strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Juliette Lewis did all her own vocals for the film for the performance her character, Faith, gives at the club.
    • Goofs
      The bartender finishes pouring the two double tequila shots twice.
    • Quotes

      Max: The issue's not whether you're paranoid, Lenny, I mean look at this shit, the issue is whether you're paranoid enough.

    • Alternate versions
      The older special edition laserdisc and DVD are the same. Both formats feature two deleted scenes and other extras. The solitary difference is that the laserdisc contains the Skunk Anansie music video for "Selling Jesus", which was not included on the US DVD release. The only DVD to feature the music video is the German special edition.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Assassins/Dead Presidents/How to Make an American Quilt/Strange Days/Persuasion (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Strange Days
      Written by The Doors

      Performed by Prong featuring Ray Manzarek

      Courtesy of Epic Records

    User reviews262

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Great sci-fi thriller that hasn't aged badly
    Besides the amusing "futuristic" 1999 this movie hasn't aged badly at all. It is a still a great sci-fi thriller and also benefits from very good acting performances.
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    • vithiet
    • Dec 30, 2018

    FAQ5

    • In the final scene, the riot cop that tells Mace to get on the ground, am I crazy, or is that Mark Hamill?
    • What are the differences between the British BBFC 18 Version and the Uncensored Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Strange Days 1999
    • Filming locations
      • Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites - 404 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Lightstorm Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $42,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,959,291
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $31,062
      • Oct 8, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,959,291
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 25min
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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