The Fan (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1996, The Fan is an action and thriller film directed by Tony Scott, running about 116 minutes. “All fans have a favorite player. This one has a favorite target.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Fan stars Robert De Niro as Gil Renard, Wesley Snipes as Bobby Rayburn, Ellen Barkin as Jewel Stern and John Leguizamo as Manny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Fan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.6M 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 The Fan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fan (1996)?
- In US, The Fan 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 The Fan worth watching?
- The Fan holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fan?
- The Fan stars Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo and Benicio del Toro.
- When was The Fan released?
- The Fan was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.