The Fan
“All fans have a favorite player. This one has a favorite target.”
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.
Where to watch The Fan in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Fan there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Fan streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About The Fan
The Fan is a 1996 English-language thriller, action and drama film directed by Tony Scott. The cast is led by Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Fan was produced by TriStar Pictures, Mandalay Entertainment, and Scott Free Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 15, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $55 million, it went on to gross $19 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Writers
- Phoef Sutton
- Release date
- August 15, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $55 million
- Box office
- $19 million
- Production
- TriStar Pictures, Mandalay Entertainment, Scott Free Productions
The Fan cast & crew
The Fan was directed by Tony Scott and written by Phoef Sutton.
The cast features Robert De Niro as Gil Renard, Wesley Snipes as Bobby Rayburn, Ellen Barkin as Jewel Stern, John Leguizamo as Manny, Benicio del Toro as Juan Primo, and Patti D'Arbanville as Ellen Renard.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Dariusz Wolski, and it was produced by Wendy Finerman and Barrie M. Osborne.
Is The Fan worth watching?
The Fan holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 871 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, action, and drama, The Fan is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fan
The Fan isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Fan
Robert De Niro
Gil Renard
Wesley Snipes
Bobby Rayburn
Ellen Barkin
Jewel Stern
John Leguizamo
Manny
Benicio del Toro
Juan Primo
Patti D'Arbanville
Ellen Renard
Chris Mulkey
Tim
Andrew J. Ferchland
Richie Renard
Brandon Hammond
Sean Rayburn
Charles Hallahan
Coop
Dan Butler
Garrity
Kurt Fuller
Bernie
The Fan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fan in United States?
The Fan is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Fan in?
The Fan is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fan?
The Fan runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is The Fan rated?
The Fan is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 871 ratings.
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