The Fan
1996, English. Directed by Tony Scott.
All fans have a favorite player. This one has a favorite target.
When 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 922 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Fan
The Fan is streaming on Netflix and Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Phoef Sutton
- Budget
- $55M
- Box office
- $19M
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What The Fan is based on
The Fan is based on The Fan (1995) by Peter Abrahams.
1995
The Fan
By Peter Abrahams
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The Fan: quick answers
Is The Fan worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 922 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fan?
The Fan runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Fan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Fan is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Fan on?
The Fan is streaming on Netflix and Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fan?
If you liked The Fan, try Speed, Two-Minute Warning, Play Misty for Me.
Who directed The Fan?
The Fan (1996) was directed by Tony Scott and stars Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin.
What is The Fan based on?
The Fan is based on The Fan (1995) by Peter Abrahams.