The Bonfire of the Vanities
1990, English. Directed by Brian De Palma.
Take one Wall Street tycoon, his Fifth Avenue mistress, a reporter hungry for fame, and make the wrong turn in The Bronx...then sit back and watch the sparks fly.
After his mistress runs over a black teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight; A down-and-out reporter breaks the story and opportunists clamber to use it to their advantage.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Brian De PalmaDirector
- Tom HanksSherman McCoy
- Bruce WillisPeter Fallow
- Melanie GriffithMaria Ruskin
- Kim CattrallJudy McCoy
- Saul RubinekJed Kramer
- Morgan FreemanJudge Leonard White
- John HancockReverend Bacon
- Kevin DunnTom Killian
- Clifton JamesAlbert Fox
- Louis GiambalvoRay Andruitti
- Barton HeymanDet. Martin
- Norman ParkerDet. Goldberg
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Cristofer
- Budget
- $47M
- Box office
- $16M
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What The Bonfire of the Vanities is based on
The Bonfire of the Vanities is based on The Bonfire of the Vanities (1987) by Tom Wolfe, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
1987
The Bonfire of the Vanities
By Tom Wolfe
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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The Bonfire of the Vanities: quick answers
Is The Bonfire of the Vanities worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 565 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bonfire of the Vanities?
The Bonfire of the Vanities runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Bonfire of the Vanities have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bonfire of the Vanities. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bonfire of the Vanities parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bonfire of the Vanities is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bonfire of the Vanities on?
The Bonfire of the Vanities isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bonfire of the Vanities?
If you liked The Bonfire of the Vanities, try Corner Office, Chloe and Theo, The King of Comedy.
Who directed The Bonfire of the Vanities?
The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) was directed by Brian De Palma and stars Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith.
What is The Bonfire of the Vanities based on?
The Bonfire of the Vanities is based on The Bonfire of the Vanities (1987) by Tom Wolfe, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.