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ADVENTURE . 1998 . 1h 58m . English . 7.2/10

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas_

"Buy the ticket, take the ride."

Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.

Starring Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire
Box Office $10.7M
7.2/10
Rating
$10.7M
Box Office
1h 58m
Runtime
1998
Year
UNDERPERFORMED
-42% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas poster
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas earned $10.7M against a $18.5M budget.
Director
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was directed by Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day →
Cast
Johnny Depp stars as Raoul Duke in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Johnny Depp →
Year context
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released 28 years ago in 1998.

BOX OFFICE

$18.5M
Budget
$10.7M
Revenue
-42%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict

STUDIOS (3)

Rhino Entertainment Company Universal Pictures Summit Entertainment

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (4,917 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$18,500,000
Box Office
$10,700,000
Profit
$-7,800,000
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas about?
Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.
How long is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who directed Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was directed by Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Who stars in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
The cast of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas includes Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin, Larry Cedar.
How much did Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas make at the box office?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas earned $10,700,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $18,500,000.
What is the rating of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 4,917 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Adventure Drama Comedy

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