The Fan 1996
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatWhen the San Francisco Giants pay center-fielder, Bobby Rayburn $40 million to lead their team to the World Series, no one is happier or more supportive than #1 fan, Gil Renard. When Rayburn becomes mired in the worst slump of his career, the obsessed Renard decides to stop at nothing to help his idol regain his former glory—not even murder.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Gil Renard
as Bobby Rayburn
as Jewel Stern
as Manny
as Juan Primo
as Ellen Renard
as Tim
as Richie Renard
as Sean Rayburn
as Coop
Director:
Writer:
Phoef Sutton, Peter Abrahams
Stars:
Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo, Benicio del Toro, Patti D'Arbanville, Chris Mulkey, Andrew J. Ferchland, Brandon Hammond, Charles Hallahan,
Genres:
Thriller,Action,Drama
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
116 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Fan
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
PS
Cast
as Gil Renard
as Bobby Rayburn
as Jewel Stern
as Manny
as Juan Primo
as Ellen Renard
as Tim
as Richie Renard
as Sean Rayburn
as Coop
as Garrity
as Bernie
as Scalper
as Leon, the Bartender
as Stook
as Lanz
as Zamora
as Tjader
as Burrows
as Elvira
as Detective Lewis
as Detective Baker
as Man Behind Man
as Stoney
as Broadcast Technician
as Seedy Suit Guy
as Shopkeeper
as Shopkeeper
as Shopkeeper
as Shopkeeper
as Shopkeeper
as Opening Game Singer
as Cop
as Nurse (uncredited)
as Sick Sean
as Sick Sean's Dad
as Nurse
as Angie
as Dawna
as Stanford Woman
as Man Behind Gil
as Little League Coach
as The Giant Mascot
as Catcher
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as FIggy (as Thomas Duffy)
as Cop
as Jefferson Sporting Goods Clerk
as Stadium Official
as Primo Tribute Singer
as Baggage Attendant
as Padres Pitcher
as Giants First Baseman
as Bobby's Teammate
as Bobby's Teammate
as Bobby's Teammate
as Bobby's Teammate
as Paparazzi
as Detective Schmerg
as Art
as Store Employee
as Shopkeeper
as Shopkeeper
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