The Great Gatsby (2013 film)

The Great Gatsby
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBaz Luhrmann
Screenplay by
Based onThe Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySimon Duggan
Edited by
Music byCraig Armstrong
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • May 1, 2013 (2013-05-01) (New York City)
  • May 10, 2013 (2013-05-10) (United States)
  • May 30, 2013 (2013-05-30) (Australia)
Running time
142 minutes[1]
Countries
  • Australia
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$105 million[2][3]
Box office$353.6 million[3]

The Great Gatsby is a 2013 American historical romantic drama film based on the 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The film was co-written and directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars an ensemble cast consisting of Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher, Jason Clarke, and Elizabeth Debicki.[4] Filming took place from September to December 2011 in Australia, with a $105 million net production budget. The film follows the life and times of millionaire Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio) and his neighbor Nick Carraway (Maguire) who recounts his interactions with Gatsby amid the riotous parties of the Jazz Age on Long Island in New York.

A polarizing film among critics, The Great Gatsby received both praise and criticism for its visual style, direction, screenplay, performances, soundtrack, and its interpretation of the source material. Audiences responded more positively,[5] and Fitzgerald's granddaughter praised the film, stating "Scott would have been proud."[6] As of 2023, it is Luhrmann's highest-grossing film, grossing over $353 million worldwide.[7] At the 86th Academy Awards, the film won in both of its nominated categories: Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.

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  2. ^ "2013 Feature Film Production Report" (PDF). FilmLA. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "The Great Gatsby (2013)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  4. ^ "The Great Gatsby – In Theaters May 10". Warner Bros. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  5. ^ Cunningham, Todd (June 17, 2013). "CinemaScore Gets 'A' From Studios, Especially When It Counters Critics". TheWrap. Archived from the original on June 20, 2013.
  6. ^ Kendall, Mary Claire (May 10, 2014). "Loving 'Gatsby' All About 'Living Fitzgerald'". Forbes. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  7. ^ "The Great Gatsby (2013)". Box Office Mojo.