The Year of Living Dangerously movie poster

The Year of Living Dangerously

"A love caught in the fire of revolution."

December 17, 1982 1h 54m 6.7/10 (348 votes)

Originally released in 1982. The Year of Living Dangerously is a romance/drama film. directed by Peter Weir.

Starring Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, and Linda Hunt

Synopsis

A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 17, 1982 43 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
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User Rating 6.7/10 Good (348 votes)
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Budget $6M Production budget
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Box Office $13.2M 2.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$13,200,000

Production Companies

  • McElroy & McElroy
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Freddie Fields Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Year of Living Dangerously about?

A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.

Who directed The Year of Living Dangerously?

The Year of Living Dangerously was directed by Peter Weir.

How long is The Year of Living Dangerously?

The Year of Living Dangerously has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was The Year of Living Dangerously released?

The Year of Living Dangerously was released on December 17, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Year of Living Dangerously?

The main cast of The Year of Living Dangerously includes Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hunt, Michael Murphy, Bill Kerr.

Is The Year of Living Dangerously worth watching?

The Year of Living Dangerously has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 348 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.