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Movie Info

Release Date: October 27, 1995
Runtime: 124 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (11)
Genres:
Crime Thriller Mystery
Budget: $20,000,000
Revenue: $32,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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76%
Tomatometer
54
54/100
Metacritic
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6.5/10
TMDB
1,231 votes
6.6/10
IMDb
85,019 votes
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Copycat

1995

"Imitation can be deadly, fear the unknown."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Copykat? 🇪🇸 ES: Copycat (Copia mortal)? 🇩🇪 DE: Copykill? 🇵🇹 PT: Copycat - A Vida Imita a Morte? 🇮🇹 IT: Copycat - Omicidi in serie? All international titles (11) →

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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Budget: $20,000,000
Revenue: $32,000,000
Profit $12,000,000
ROI +60% (1.6x)

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Keywords

#serial killer 78 #police brutality 24 #cowardliness 13 #psychologist 11 #police operation 9 #psychology 7 #police protection 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Copycat

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  • Sigourney Weaver, who played the agoraphobic psychologist, performed many of her own stunts, including scenes that required her to confront her character's fears.

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  • The character played by Holly Hunter, a detective, was originally intended to be a male role, but the casting change added a unique dynamic to the film's partnership.

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  • The film features several references to real-life serial killers, including visual cues and dialogue that echo infamous cases, enhancing the film's chilling realism.

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  • During production, the filmmakers faced challenges in portraying the psychological aspects of the characters accurately, leading to extensive consultations with psychological experts.

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  • In one scene, a character's outfit includes a subtle nod to classic detective films, showcasing the filmmakers' intention to pay homage to the genre while crafting their own story.

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  • The theme music for the film, composed by John Frizzell, blends elements of suspense and psychological tension, reflecting the duality of fear and intellect present in the narrative.

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