Blade (1998)
English action film directed by Stephen Norrington
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 120 min
- Released
- 21 August 1998
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Blade has a runtime of 2 hours (120 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 21 August 1998. It is directed by Stephen Norrington and stars Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson and Stephen Dorff.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Stephen Norrington
- Cast
- Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Dorff, N'Bushe Wright, Donal Logue, Udo Kier, Tim Guinee, Sanaa Lathan, Eric Edwards, Kenny Johnson, Traci Lords, Shannon Lee
- Cinematography
- Theo van de Sande
- Editing
- Paul Rubell
- Music
- Mark Isham
- Written by
- David S. Goyer
- Produced by
- Wesley Snipes, Avi Arad
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Marvel Entertainment
- Distribution
- New Line Cinema, Microsoft Store, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $45 million
- Box office
- $131.21 million
- Award
- MTV Movie Award for Best Villain
- Based on
- Blade
- Set in
- Moscow
- Filmed in
- Long Beach, Toronto, Vancouver, Moscow
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 21 August 1998
- First shown
- 19 August 1998 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Blade?
Blade has a runtime of 2 hours, or 120 min.
When did Blade release?
Blade released on 21 August 1998.
Who directed Blade?
Blade is directed by Stephen Norrington.
Who is in the cast of Blade?
The cast of Blade includes Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Dorff, N'Bushe Wright, Donal Logue and Udo Kier.
Where can I watch Blade online?
Blade streams on Netflix.
How much did Blade earn at the box office?
Blade grossed $131.21 million on a budget of $45 million.
What is Blade rated in the US?
Blade is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Blade based on a true story or a book?
Blade is based on Blade.
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