Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100
Total warning time: 16m 22s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (1m 32s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] Brief scene with topless women in a nightclub.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] Suggestive dancing and sexual innuendo.
Drug Use: ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 (12m 10s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:10:15 - 00:12:30] Main characters consume a variety of drugs including LSD, cocaine, and marijuana.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 100/100 [00:35:40 - 00:40:20] Extended scene depicting heavy drug use and hallucinations.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 [01:20:00 - 01:25:15] Characters continue to use drugs, including ether and amphetamines.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (2m 25s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:55:30 - 00:56:45] A character becomes violent and destructive under the influence of drugs.
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:30:10 - 01:31:20] Brief altercation between characters.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (15s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:05:10 - 00:05:15] Use of the F-word.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:25:30 - 00:25:35] Multiple instances of strong language.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:15:20 - 01:15:25] Use of derogatory terms and profanity.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Year: 1998
Certificate: R
Runtime: 118 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 41
Votes: 259753
Gross: 10,680,275
Director: Terry Gilliam
Stars: Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin
Overview: An oddball journalist and his psychopathic lawyer travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychedelic escapades.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)?
A: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was directed by Terry Gilliam.
Q: What is the plot of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
A: The movie follows journalist Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) as they embark on a drug-fueled trip to Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race and later a narcotics officers' convention, all while descending into surreal and chaotic experiences.
Q: Who stars in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas alongside Johnny Depp?
A: Alongside Johnny Depp, the movie stars Benicio Del Toro as Dr. Gonzo, Tobey Maguire as a hitchhiker, and Michael Lee Gogin as a hotel clerk, among others.
Q: Is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas based on a book?
A: Yes, the movie is based on the 1971 novel of the same name by Hunter S. Thompson, which is a semi-autobiographical account of his own experiences.
Q: What genre is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
A: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a dark comedy and psychedelic adventure film that blends elements of satire and surrealism.