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Drama · Thriller

Fight Club

“Mischief. Mayhem. Soap.”

  • 1999
  • 2h 19m
  • R
  • EN
  • Released
ReleaseOctober 15, 1999
DirectorDavid Fincher
Rating8.4/10 · 33228 votes
Worldwide gross$100.9M

The story

What Fight Club is about

A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.

Fight Club is a drama and thriller film from 1999, directed by David Fincher. It runs 2h 19m and is rated R in the US. It was produced by Fox 2000 Pictures, Regency Enterprises and Linson Entertainment, with production in Germany, United States of America.

The main cast is led by Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf. The screenplay was written by Jim Uhls. Reported worldwide gross stands at $100.9M.

Why it matters: Fight Club currently holds 8.4/10 from 33228 TMDB user ratings and has taken $100.9M worldwide against a $63.0M budget. Figures move as more ratings and box-office updates arrive.

Editor’s note

Should you watch Fight Club?

Fight Club is best suited to a slower, character-led evening. At 2h 19m, it is a standard feature length. The draw is Edward Norton and Brad Pitt, directed by David Fincher.

With 33,228 TMDB ratings averaging 8.4/10, this is one of the most widely seen titles in our library, so the score is a reliable signal.

TMDB tags the film with themes including dual identity, rage and hate, based on novel or book and nihilism.

The US certification is R: restricted: it contains material intended for adults, including strong language or violence.

If you like this, try Parasite, Whiplash or The Shadow's Edge.

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Availability

Where to watch Fight Club

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United Kingdom12 options
Canada12 options
Australia6 options
India2 options

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Who is in it

Fight Club cast

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Behind the camera

Direction and crew

DirectorDavid Fincher
WritersJim Uhls
ProducersRoss Grayson Bell, Ceán Chaffin
MusicJohn King
CinematographyJeff Cronenweth
EditingJames Haygood

Audience reaction

Ratings and reviews

8.4/1033228 ratings

Fight Club sits at 8.4 out of 10 from 33228 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $100.9M.

Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.

GoddardUser review

Pretty awesome movie. It shows what one crazy person can convince other crazy people to do. Everyone needs something to believe in. I recommend Jesus Christ, but they want Tyler Durden.…

Brett PascoeScore 9.0/10

In my top 5 of all time favourite movies. Great story line and a movie you can watch over and over again.…

The facts

Fight Club key details

Original titleFight Club
StatusReleased
Release dateSeptember 21, 1999
Runtime2h 19m
CertificationR in United States, 18 in United Kingdom, A in India
Original languageEN
Spoken languagesEnglish
CountryGermany, United States of America
Budget$63.0M
Worldwide gross$100.9M
StudiosFox 2000 Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Linson Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Also known asMo'adon Krav, Borilački klub, Boytsovskiy klub

Release information

Release dates by country

CountryDateCert
United StatesSep 21, 1999R
United KingdomNov 12, 199918
IndiaOct 15, 1999A
CanadaOct 15, 199918A
AustraliaNov 11, 1999R 18+
ArgentinaNov 4, 1999+18
BelgiumNov 10, 199918
BrazilOct 29, 199916
BulgariaAug 28, 2012c
CroatiaMar 9, 2000NR

Official trailer for Fight Club, via 20th Century Studios. Open on YouTube

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Fight Club?

Fight Club was directed by David Fincher.

Who is in the cast of Fight Club?

The main cast includes Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf, Jared Leto.

How long is Fight Club?

Fight Club runs 2h 19m.

When was Fight Club released?

It was released in the United States on September 21, 1999. Release dates vary by country — see the table above.

What is Fight Club rated?

Certification depends on the country: R in United States, 18 in United Kingdom, A in India. Always check your local rating before watching with family.

Where can I watch Fight Club online?

Availability changes by region and by week. The table above lists the streaming, rental and purchase services reported for major markets. Check the provider page for today's price and quality.

Can I watch Fight Club in HD or 4K?

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How much did Fight Club earn?

Reported worldwide gross is $100.9M against a budget of $63.0M. Box office figures update over time.

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At a glance: Fight Club runs 2h 19m, opened in US cinemas on September 21, 1999, has 40 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.