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"Together forever. Or else."
Nicole Walker always dreamed of being swept away by someone special — someone strong, sexy and sensitive who would care for her more than anything else in the world. David is all that and more: a modern-day knight who charms and seduces her, body and soul. But her perfect boyfriend is not all he seems to be. His sweet facade masks a savage, dark side that will soon transform Nicole's dream into a nightmare.
Director
James Foley
Starring
Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, William Petersen
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Fear was released 30 years ago in 1996.
Fear is a Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (19)
Mark Wahlberg
David McCall
Reese Witherspoon
Nicole Walker
William Petersen
Steve Walker
Alyssa Milano
Margo Masse
Amy Brenneman
Laura Walker
Tracy Fraim
Logan
Jason Kristofer
Terry
Jed Rees
Knobby
Gary Riley
Hacker
Todd Caldecott
Gary Rohmer
David Fredericks
Larry O'Brien
Christopher Gray
Toby
Gerry Bean
Eddie Clark
RT
Ravinder Toor
Counterman
Andrew Airlie
Alex McDowell
JB
Jo Bates
Julie Masse
WS
Will Sengotta
Kid at Door
L. Harvey Gold
Peterman
B
Banner
Kaiser
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (2)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (971 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Fear about?
Nicole Walker always dreamed of being swept away by someone special — someone strong, sexy and sensitive who would care for her more than anything else in the world. David is all that and more: a modern-day knight who charms and seduces her, body and soul. But her perfect boyfriend is not all he seems to be. His sweet facade masks a savage, dark side that will soon transform Nicole's dream into a nightmare.
How long is Fear?
Fear has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who directed Fear?
Fear was directed by James Foley.
Who stars in Fear?
The cast of Fear includes Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, William Petersen, Alyssa Milano, Amy Brenneman.
What is the rating of Fear?
Fear has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 971 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Thriller
KEYWORDS (8)
psychopath
father
loss of virginity
teenage girl
psychological thriller
home invasion
split personality
ax
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