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Movie Info

Release Date: June 25, 1982
Runtime: 118 minutes
Genres:
Drama Thriller Science Fiction
Budget: $28,000,000
Revenue: $41,722,424
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Spoken Languages:
English Japanese German Cantonese Hungarian
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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89%
Tomatometer
84
84/100
Metacritic
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7.9/10
TMDB
14,819 votes
8.1/10
IMDb
880,803 votes
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Blade Runner

1982

"What makes us human in a synthetic world?"

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Blade Runner Director's Cut? 🇵🇹 PT: Blade Runner: O Caçador de Andróides? 🇯🇵 JA: ブレードランナー? 🇰🇷 KO: 블레이드 러너? 🇨🇳 ZH: 2020?

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Box Office

Budget: $28,000,000
Revenue: $41,722,424
Profit $13,722,424
ROI +49% (1.5x)

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Blade Runner is directed by Ridley Scott .

Cast of Blade Runner

Harrison Ford as Deckard in Blade Runner
Harrison Ford
Deckard
Rutger Hauer as Batty in Blade Runner
Rutger Hauer
Batty
Sean Young as Rachael in Blade Runner
Sean Young
Rachael
Edward James Olmos as Gaff in Blade Runner
Edward James Olmos
Gaff

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Directors

Ridley Scott - Director in Blade Runner
Ridley Scott
Director

Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Blade Runner

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  • Rutger Hauer's famous 'tears in rain' monologue was largely improvised, showcasing his ability to bring depth to the character of Roy Batty and adding a poignant layer to the film's themes of mortality.

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  • The use of the term 'replicant' was first introduced in Blade Runner, and it has since become a cultural reference point for discussions about artificial intelligence and what it means to be human.

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  • During the filming, a notable challenge was the use of practical effects to create the film's rain-soaked atmosphere; the crew used a combination of special rigging and water tanks to achieve the desired look.

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  • In one scene, a newspaper headline can be seen that reads 'Tyrell Corp. to Expand,' which serves as a subtle nod to the film's exploration of corporate power and ethical dilemmas surrounding biotechnology.

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  • Edward James Olmos, who played Gaff, created his own unique language called 'Cityspeak' for the character, which added an authentic multicultural layer to the film's depiction of a futuristic society.

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  • Blade Runner shares thematic elements with director Ridley Scott's earlier film Alien, particularly in its exploration of the nature of humanity and the relationship between creator and creation.

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