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.
Director
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Starring
Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire
Box Office
$10.7M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas earned $10.7M against a $18.5M budget.
Director
Terminator 2: Judgment Day →
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was directed by Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day →
Year context
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was released 28 years ago in 1998.
CAST (20)
Johnny Depp
Raoul Duke
Benicio del Toro
Dr. Gonzo
Tobey Maguire
Hitchhiker
Michael Lee Gogin
Uniformed Dwarf
Larry Cedar
Car Rental Agent - Los Angeles
BL
Brian Le Baron
Parking Attendant
Katherine Helmond
Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel
Michael Warwick
Bell Boy
Craig Bierko
Lacerda
Tyde Kierney
Reporter
Mark Harmon
Magazine Reporter
Tim Thomerson
Hoodlum
Richard Riehle
Dune Buggy Driver
RG
Ransom Gates
Dune Buggy Passenger
FR
Frank Romano
Dune Buggy Passenger
GB
Gil Boccaccio
Desert Room Doorman
GB
Gary Bruno
Desert Room Doorman
Richard Portnow
Wine Colored Tuxedo
Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds (voice)
Steve Schirripa
Goon
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$18.5M
Budget
$10.7M
Revenue
-42%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
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
IMDB
Trailer
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
KEYWORDS (24)
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