Empire Records

Name: Empire Records
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1995-09-22
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Liv Tyler, Johnny Whitworth, Renée Zellweger, Robin Tunney, Anthony LaPaglia

1995·Movie·PG-13·90 min·★ 6.6(840)

Comedy Drama Romance More English titles

“They're selling music but not selling out.”

The employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try to stop the store from being absorbed by a large chain.

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About Empire Records

Empire Records is a 1995 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Allan Moyle. The cast is led by Liv Tyler, Johnny Whitworth, Renée Zellweger. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.

Empire Records was produced by Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures, and Riche-Ludwig Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 22, 1995, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director: Allan Moyle
Writers: Carol Heikkinen
Release date: September 22, 1995
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $10 million
Box office: $0 million
Production: Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures, Riche-Ludwig Productions

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Empire Records cast & crew

Empire Records was directed by Allan Moyle and written by Carol Heikkinen.

The cast features Liv Tyler as Corey Mason, Johnny Whitworth as A.J., Renée Zellweger as Gina, Robin Tunney as Debra, Anthony LaPaglia as Joe Reaves, and Rory Cochrane as Lucas.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Walt Lloyd and it was produced by Tony Ludwig and Arnon Milchan.

Is Empire Records worth watching?

Empire Records holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 840 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Empire Records is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Empire Records

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