Fight Club
An insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap maker form an underground fight club that evolves into much more.
Directed by David Fincher · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 139 min · 1999
Trailer
Director
David Fincher
Studio
Fox 2000 Pictures / Regency Enterprises / Linson Films
Release
15 Oct 1999
Runtime
139 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Full Plot
A nameless first-person narrator attends support groups in an attempt to subdue his emotional state and relieve his insomniac state. When he meets Marla, another fake attendee of support groups, his life seems to become a little more bearable. However, when he associates himself with Tyler he is dragged into an underground fight club and soap-making scheme. Together the two men spiral out of control and engage in competitive rivalry for love and power.
Cast & Characters
the unnamed narrator, an insomniac automobile recall specialist dissatisfied with his consumerist lifestyle
Edward Norton
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Marla Singer, a woman who attends support groups and becomes involved with the narrator and Tyler
Helena Bonham Carter
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the Mechanic, a loyal member of Fight Club and Project Mayhem
Holt McCallany
Richard Chesler, the narrator's supervisor at the automobile company
Zach Grenier
Ricky, a young recruit of Fight Club and Project Mayhem
Eion Bailey
Lou, the owner of the bar where Fight Club meets
Peter Iacangelo
Detective Stern, a police detective investigating Project Mayhem
Thom Gossom Jr.
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $63.0M, Fight Club has grossed $100.9M worldwide — about 1.6x its budget.
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David Fincher has directed 3 films in our catalog, including Seven, Gone Girl.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Brad Pitt appears in 5 films in our catalog, including Seven, Snatch.
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The film was awarded by the studio in January 1999.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Fincher hired Digital Domain and its visual effects supervisor Kevin Mack for a sequence that won an Academy Award for Visual Effects.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The company mapped the computer-generated brain using an L-system, and the design was detailed using renderings by medical illustrator Katherine Jones.
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The final scene of the demolition of the credit card office buildings was designed by Richard Baily of Image Savant.
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Critical Assessment
Fight Club holds 8.8/10 on IMDb (2,601,857 votes), 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.8/10 on IMDb (2,601,857 votes), 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fight Club's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Fight Club holds a 81% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Fight Club's IMDb rating?+
Fight Club has a 8.8/10 rating on IMDb from 2,601,857 votes.
What is Fight Club's Metacritic score?+
Fight Club has a Metascore of 67/100 on Metacritic.
Is Fight Club good? What are critics saying?+
Fight Club holds 8.8/10 on IMDb (2,601,857 votes), 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Fight Club?+
Fight Club has a runtime of 139 min.
Who directed Fight Club?+
Fight Club was directed by David Fincher.
Where can I watch Fight Club?+
Fight Club is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, ITVX Premium, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Fight Club" is mixed, with some viewers praising its thought-provoking themes and performances. However, others have expressed disappointment due to the film's unconventional tone and ending. The review excerpts suggest that some viewers appreciate the film's ability to subvert expectations, while others find it to be confusing or unlikable. Overall, "Fight Club" seems to be a polarizing film that elicits strong reactions from both enthusiasts and detractors.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Pretty awesome movie. It shows what one crazy person can convince other crazy people to do. Everyone needs something to believe in. I recommend Jesus Christ, but they want Tyler Durden.
In my top 5 of all time favourite movies. Great story line and a movie you can watch over and over again.
Brett Pascoe · 9/10If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com David Fincher’s new film, Mank, is coming soon on Netflix, released six years after his latest installment, Gone Girl. Therefore, this week I’m reviewing five of Fincher’s movies. Se7…
Manuel São Bento · 8/10I didn't enjoy this, pretty much at all, but still kinda appreciate how it all comes together. It's a weird one for me. Overall, <em>'Fight Club'</em> underwhelmed me. I actually knew very little before viewing it, despite hearing about it on a surface level for years and years;…
r96sk · 7/10I was mostly neutral on this movie until the last third, when things turned psychologically thrilling and gave me American Psycho vibes. The "His name was Robert Paulson" scene specifically was where the film turned from 3 starts to 4.5 stars. Would recommend and I intend to retu…
rsanek · 9/10_**Finding enlightenment thru beating each other to a pulp**_ A 30 year-old man in Los Angeles works the office drudgery, but suffers insomnia (Edward Norton). He’s finally inspired by an unconventional woman he meets at support groups (Helena Bonham Carter) and, especially, a de…
Wuchak · 6/10Madness unbounded. Don't try to make sense of insanity, just ride a wild ride.
katch22 · 8/10The best movie i've seen, also my head hurts
alksjalksj · 10/10This is definitely one of the greatest movies of all time, stylistically, narratively, aesthetically, and creatively. It uses very unorthodox camera angles, cute and effects to fully encapsulate this nihilistic, alternative culture that took over the late 90s and early 2000s. It…
chosengreatone · 10/10I wonder just how much of this might have been inspired by the vivid imagination of Robert Louis Stevenson? Edward Norton narrates a story that's essentially about himself. He works nine-to-five, but can't sleep. He can't explain his insomnia and after a casual aside from his doc…
CinemaSerf · 7/10Recommended cult classic from XX century. If you don't get distracted by the David Fincher's masterful direction and Brad Pitt's alpha image, you can comprehend it's not about alpha male rebellion, it's the dream of incels, socially disconnected men unable to form normal relation…
AlfaVitaY2K · 9/10
From the trailer's comments
I don't know how many times I can say this. Fight club is literally a perfect movie.
@averyludicrousparakeet7235 · 3877 likesI never get bored to see this. It's a perfection. Every time i feel at the lowest point in my life, this movie is my life saver. Thank you Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Carter and the author, all the crews for making this masterpiece.
@nekofreaks · 1646 likesThis is in my opinion the best movie ever(so far). It just is.
@CodySvsTheNet · 1951 likesThis is literally like a cinematic masterpiece of a movie
@Hello-ki8to · 648 likesWhen you watch this movie and truly understand it's depth and messages , you can never admit that any better movie than this exists.
@usmanqureshi111 · 800 likesIn Tyler We Trust
@SinNombre101 · 469 likesIt's actually one of those movies which no matter how many times i watch it just never gets old or boring. Can't express my love for this movie
@daksh5078 · 157 likesThe title sounds simple but the ending just changes it all, but it will always be my favorite
@robertzieminick5695 · 185 likes
