Fight Club

Name: Fight Club
Director: David Fincher
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1999-01-01
Duration: 139 min
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf, Jared Leto

1999Dir. David Fincher2h 19m

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Runtime2h 19m

Released1999

Budget$63M

Box office$100.9M

DirectorDavid Fincher

About This Movie

Fight Club is one of those films that really gets under your skin. Fincher's direction gives it this gritty, raw feel, with a palpable sense of tension throughout. The pacing is relentless, and it leans heavily into the surreal, especially when it comes to the unreliable narration. Norton and Pitt really bring their characters to life—Norton’s anxiety-ridden insomniac versus Pitt’s chaotic charisma creates a magnetic dynamic. The practical effects are noteworthy too, especially when the fights get raw. Plus, the themes of consumerism and identity are still relevant but expressed in such a twisted, darkly funny way. It’s not just a film; it’s a cultural comment wrapped in leather and bruises.

Released on October 15, 1999, by 20th Century Fox.Shot on a mix of 35mm and digital formats for unique textures.Features a memorable score by The Dust Brothers.Adapted from Chuck Palahniuk's novel, with notable deviations.