Sphere (1998)
English sci-fi film directed by Barry Levinson
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m 129 min
- Released
- 13 February 1998
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Sphere has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 13 February 1998. It is directed by Barry Levinson and stars Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone and Samuel L. Jackson.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Cast
- Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Liev Schreiber, Peter Coyote, Queen Latifah, Huey Lewis, James Pickens Jr.
- Cinematography
- Adam Greenberg
- Editing
- Stu Linder
- Music
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Written by
- Kurt Wimmer, Paul Attanasio
- Produced by
- Michael Crichton, Barry Levinson
- Production
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Baltimore Pictures
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $80 million
- Box office
- $73.4 million
- Based on
- Sphere
- Set in
- Insular Oceania
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 13 February 1998
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Sphere?
Sphere has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes, or 129 min.
When did Sphere release?
Sphere released on 13 February 1998.
Who directed Sphere?
Sphere is directed by Barry Levinson.
Who is in the cast of Sphere?
The cast of Sphere includes Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Liev Schreiber, Peter Coyote and Queen Latifah.
Where can I watch Sphere online?
Sphere streams on Netflix.
How much did Sphere earn at the box office?
Sphere grossed $73.4 million on a budget of $80 million.
What is Sphere rated in the US?
Sphere is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Sphere based on a true story or a book?
Sphere is based on Sphere.
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