The Doors
Seen it?1991 | 140 min | Music, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Trainspotting or Midnight Express, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$34 million worldwide on a $38 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 244K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Oliver Stone
- Val KilmerJim Morrison
- Meg RyanPamela Courson
- Kyle MacLachlanRay Manzarek
- Frank WhaleyRobby Krieger
- Kevin DillonJohn Densmore
- Michael WincottPaul Rothchild
- Michael MadsenTom Baker
- Josh EvansBill Siddons
- Dennis BurkleyDog
- Billy IdolCat