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Vanilla Sky(2001)

2h 16mMystery, Romance, Science FictionEnglish
6.8/10
4,672 user ratings

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Overview

David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.

Director

Cameron Crowe

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Budget

$68M

Revenue

$203M

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Cast

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise

as David Aames

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

as Sofia Serrano

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz

as Julie Gianni

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

as Curtis McCabe

Jason Lee

Jason Lee

as Brian Shelby

Noah Taylor

Noah Taylor

as Edmund Ventura

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

as Thomas Tipp

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

as Rebecca Dearborn

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

as Aaron

Delaina Mitchell

Delaina Mitchell

as David's Assistant

Shalom Harlow

Shalom Harlow

as Colleen

Oona Hart

Oona Hart

as Lynette

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2001

Runtime

2h 16m

Language

English

Rating

6.8 / 10

Budget

$68M

Box Office

$203M

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures • Cruise/Wagner Productions • Vinyl Films

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Where can I watch Vanilla Sky?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Vanilla Sky (2001).

What is Vanilla Sky about?

David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.

Who directed Vanilla Sky?

Vanilla Sky was directed by Cameron Crowe and released in 2001. It is a mystery, romance, science fiction film.

How long is Vanilla Sky?

Vanilla Sky has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).

Who stars in Vanilla Sky?

The cast of Vanilla Sky includes Tom Cruise as David Aames, Penélope Cruz as Sofia Serrano, Cameron Diaz as Julie Gianni, Kurt Russell as Curtis McCabe, Jason Lee as Brian Shelby and more.

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