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Movie Info

Release Date: September 22, 1995
Runtime: 90 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Drama Comedy
Budget: $10,000,000
Revenue: $303,841
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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35%
Tomatometer
47
47/100
Metacritic
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6.7/10
TMDB
796 votes
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6.7/10
IMDb
68,519 votes
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Empire Records

1995

"Freedom sounds better when you’re young and restless."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Deseos Cumplidos? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: NegΓ³cios e Guitarradas? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: ι…·ε“₯η‚«ε¦ΉδΉŸη–―η‹‚? πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· EL: Mousiko pandaimonio? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ CS: Na plnΓ½ pecky? All international titles (7) →
Drama Comedy 90 min 6.7/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $10,000,000
Revenue: $303,841
Profit -$-9,696,159
ROI -97%

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Keywords

#independent film 18 #older man younger woman relationship 14 #pop star 9 #romantic dramedy 4 #shoplifting 4 #twenty something 3 #record store 3 #cupcake 2 #gameboy 1 #money bag 1 #sidewalk 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Empire Records

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  • The film was shot primarily on location in a real independent music store in Wilmington, North Carolina, which allowed the production team to create an authentic atmosphere reflective of the indie music scene.

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  • During the film, a poster of the band The Replacements can be seen, which serves as a nod to the film's focus on music and counterculture.

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  • RenΓ©e Zellweger's character, Gina, was originally a smaller role, but her performance during auditions impressed the filmmakers, leading to an expanded part.

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  • In one scene, a character accidentally spills a drink on a vinyl record, which is a continuity error as the record would not have been in its sleeve during that moment.

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  • The film features a cameo by the band Gin Blossoms, who performed their hit song 'Hey Jealousy' on screen, linking the film to the popular music of the 1990s.

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  • The film's soundtrack, which includes songs from various artists, played a significant role in capturing the essence of the 1990s youth culture and has become a cult classic.

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