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Fear

  • 19961996
  • 1616
  • 1h 37min
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
45K
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POPULARITY
2,622
444
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Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
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When Nicole met David; handsome, charming, affectionate, he was everything. It seemed perfect, but soon she sees that David has a darker side. And his adoration turns to obsession, their dre... Read allWhen Nicole met David; handsome, charming, affectionate, he was everything. It seemed perfect, but soon she sees that David has a darker side. And his adoration turns to obsession, their dream into a nightmare, and her love into fear.When Nicole met David; handsome, charming, affectionate, he was everything. It seemed perfect, but soon she sees that David has a darker side. And his adoration turns to obsession, their dream into a nightmare, and her love into fear.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
45K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,622
444
  • Director
    • James Foley
  • Writer
    • Christopher Crowe
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • William Petersen
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Foley
  • Writer
    • Christopher Crowe
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • William Petersen
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    • 188User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Mark Wahlberg in Fear (1996)
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    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
    Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in Fear (1996)
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    Top cast

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    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • David McCallas David McCall
    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    • Nicole Walkeras Nicole Walker
    William Petersen
    William Petersen
    • Steve Walkeras Steve Walker
    Amy Brenneman
    Amy Brenneman
    • Laura Walkeras Laura Walker
    Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano
    • Margo Masseas Margo Masse
    Christopher Gray
    • Tobyas Toby
    Tracy Fraim
    Tracy Fraim
    • Loganas Logan
    Gary Riley
    Gary Riley
    • Hackeras Hacker
    Jason Kristofer
    Jason Kristofer
    • Terryas Terry
    Jed Rees
    Jed Rees
    • Knobbyas Knobby
    Todd Caldecott
    • Gary Rohmeras Gary Rohmer
    Gerry Bean
    Gerry Bean
    • Eddie Clarkas Eddie Clark
    • (as John Oliver)
    David Fredericks
    David Fredericks
    • Larry O'Brienas Larry O'Brien
    Rav Toor
    Rav Toor
    • Countermanas Counterman
    • (as Ravinder Toor)
    Andrew Airlie
    Andrew Airlie
    • Alex McDowellas Alex McDowell
    Jo Bates
    Jo Bates
    • Julie Masseas Julie Masse
    Will Sengotta
    • Kid at Dooras Kid at Door
    L. Harvey Gold
    L. Harvey Gold
    • Petermanas Peterman
    • Director
      • James Foley
    • Writer
      • Christopher Crowe
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Nicole walker is the average 16 year old girl; wants to have fun, and dreams of her Prince Charming. When she and her best friend Margot appear at a party, she meets older bad boy David. Everything seems to be going so well and Nicole and David become a couple. Nicole's family like David and she decides she loves him enough to give herself to him one night after a date. However, as soon as they became official, David has become a possessive and jealous boyfriend. He even beats up one of Nicole's close male friends when he is seen giving her a hug at the end of school. After this dark event Nicole never wants to see David again but he tries his hardest to make sure Nicole will take him back. Soon enough she forgives him and things seem to be going well again until a sick situation involving Nicole's best friend Margot turns to her and David breaking up again. This time David is not taking any chances with not being with Nicole so him and his friends go into her family home and attempt to take Nicole. Will David get Nicole or will she and her family hold back and get rid of David's sick craving for Nicole? —Kiran
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • With boyfriends like this, enemies are the last thing you need.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 16
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During the movie, any time David or Nicole say, "I love you" to the other, the other never says it back.
    • Goofs
      The note that Nicole writes, and the notes that David writes, all have the same handwriting. It's evident from this that the same person wrote all these, be it David or Nicole or neither.
    • Quotes

      David McCall: [At the door] It could have all been different, Mr. Walker. You should have allowed nature to take its course. In the end, it will anyway.

      [pause]

      David McCall: SO LET ME IN THE FUCKIN' HOUSE!

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Celtic Price/Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie/Mrs. Winterbourne/The Substitute/Fear/Sweet Nothing (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Jessica
      Written by Dickey Betts

      Performed by The Allman Brothers Band

      Courtesy of Polydor Records

      By Arrangement with PolyGram Special Markets

      Unichappell Music, Inc. & F.R. Betts Music Co.

      All Rights Administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)

    User reviews188

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Surprisingly entertaining, despite the negative reviews
    The story behind the film "Fear" is nothing new. Obsessive love leading to dangerous fatal attraction. But I'm not ashamed to say that I really enjoyed watching this movie. To be sure, there were the typical cliches (did anyone not know that the security guard was SO dead!). However, the action in the film keeps things moving along at a steady pace, and the tension builds towards the reasonably satisfying climax. Performances by the lead characters were generally quite good. I found Mark Wahlbergs character to be quite convincing and quite menacing, though I agree he would certainly benefit from some speech coaching. The two young female leads, Reese Witherspoon and Alyssa Milano, did a good job playing the victims, and certainly add value to the film for their attractiveness alone. The standout performance for me was that of William L. Petersen as the father. Most of his actions/reactions rang true to me. Was "Fear" a great movie? Not really. Was it a good, satisfying and ultimately entertaining way to spend 97 minutes? Yes indeed. Even my wife stayed awake till the end, and that's worth an 8/10 alone.
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    • Raydio
    • Aug 17, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 1996 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • No Fear
    • Filming locations
      • Mercer Island, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,831,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,312,240
      • Apr 14, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,831,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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