Fight Club (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1999, Fight Club is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by David Fincher, running about 139 minutes. “Mischief. Mayhem. Soap.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.
Who’s in it. Fight Club stars Edward Norton as Narrator, Brad Pitt as Tyler Durden, Helena Bonham Carter as Marla Singer and Meat Loaf as Robert 'Bob' Paulson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Fight Club sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $100.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fight Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fight Club tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fight Club (1999)?
- In US, Fight Club is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fight Club worth watching?
- Fight Club holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fight Club?
- Fight Club stars Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf and Jared Leto.
- When was Fight Club released?
- Fight Club was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.