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Strange Days

  • 1995
  • R
  • 2h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, and Juliette Lewis in Strange Days (1995)
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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
    • Jay Cocks
  • Stars
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Angela Bassett
    • Juliette Lewis
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    75K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,203
    1,112
    • Director
      • Kathryn Bigelow
    • Writers
      • James Cameron
      • Jay Cocks
    • Stars
      • Ralph Fiennes
      • Angela Bassett
      • Juliette Lewis
    • 272User reviews
    • 111Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes
    • Lenny Nero
    Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett
    • Lornette 'Mace' Mason
    Juliette Lewis
    Juliette Lewis
    • Faith Justin
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • Max Peltier
    Michael Wincott
    Michael Wincott
    • Philo Gant
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Burton Steckler
    Glenn Plummer
    Glenn Plummer
    • Jeriko One
    Brigitte Bako
    Brigitte Bako
    • Iris
    Richard Edson
    Richard Edson
    • Tick
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • Dwayne Engelman
    Josef Sommer
    Josef Sommer
    • Palmer Strickland
    Joe Urla
    Joe Urla
    • Keith
    Nicky Katt
    Nicky Katt
    • Joey Corto
    Michael Jace
    Michael Jace
    • Wade Beemer
    Louise LeCavalier
    Louise LeCavalier
    • Cindy 'Vita' Minh
    David Carrera
    David Carrera
    • Duncan
    Jim Ishida
    Jim Ishida
    • Mr. Fumitsu
    Todd Graff
    Todd Graff
    • Tex Arcana
    • Director
      • Kathryn Bigelow
    • Writers
      • James Cameron
      • Jay Cocks
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Director Kathryn Bigelow found that no existing camera system could accomplish the shots necessary for the point-of-view sequences, so the research division of Lightstorm Entertainment (the company of writer/producer James Cameron, who was Bigelow's husband at the time) spent a full year designing and fabricating a special camera for the production. Weighing only 8 pounds, the 35mm camera literally fit in the palm of the hand and featured interchangeable lenses, remote follow focus, and video assist (necessary since the camera had no viewfinder). The camera was then mounted on a SteadiCam-style portable rig, which gave the camera stability and mobility similar to the human eye.
    • Goofs
      Bullet holes appear in Mace's limousine before the shooting occurs, and the limousine becomes undamaged during the chase.
    • Quotes

      Mace: This is your life, right here, right now! It's real-time, you hear me, real time! Time to get real, not playback. You understand me?

    • 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 Siskel & Ebert: 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 reviews272

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    8/10
    One of the best (and also most underappreciated) films of the 90's
    "Strange Days" is a unique science fiction and mystery film. Set in Los Angeles during the last two or so days prior to the new millennium, the cast is helmed by Ralph Fiennes as the charming, brave, but shady Lenny Nero. Lenny is a former LAPD officer who loses his job for mostly unknown reasons. He then becomes a black market hustler who sells people's recorded memories for profit. For the most part, these recorded memories are either violent or sexual in nature.

    Angela Bassett does a great job complementing Fiennes' "Lenny" character in her role as Macy, Lenny's close friend who makes a more legitimate living as a limo driver and security specialist. Lenny and Macy soon become embroiled in a murder mystery involving corruption within both the LAPD and the music industry. This seemingly ever-deepening mystery also involves Lenny's other close friend, Tom Sizemore's character "Max". Max is a private eye who, despite seeming to be very well-intentioned, is just as shady as Lenny. Juliette Lewis rounds out the cast as "Faith", Lenny's troubled and devious rock singer ex-girlfriend.

    Besides the awesome and well-acted performances, what made this movie stand out to me is just how on the nose some of the background references are in it. References to an economic collapse, increasing gas prices, and strained relations between the police and minorities make this a very odd foreshadowing of the actual real-life future.

    In conclusion, great acting, a very deep and interesting storyline, and great cultural references make this a very highly recommended film.
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    FAQ5

    • In the final scene, the riot cop that tells Mace to get on the ground, am I crazy, or is that Mark Hamill?
    • So, did nero invent the "telepathy" machine or did he just deal the tapes. If not, who invented it?
    • 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
      2 hours 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1(original/open matte)

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