To Die For
Ambitious small‑town reporter Suzanne Stone will stop at nothing—manipulating murders, media scandals and anyone in her way—to land a coveted national news anchor spot, risking her soul and the lives of those around her.
“All she wanted was a little attention.”
Synopsis
Suzanne Stone aspires to become a world-famous news anchor and is willing to take any steps necessary to achieve her ambitions. While she may lack intellectual depth, she compensates with unwavering determination and cunning strategies. As she relentlessly pursues her objective, she is prepared to eliminate any obstacles—personal or otherwise—that might hinder her success, regardless of the cost or methods required.
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A crew of 55+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Curtiss ClaytonShot by Eric Alan EdwardsScored by Danny ElfmanDesigned by Missy Stewart
Box Office
1995 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.1× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$21.3M
US & Canada: $21.3M — 100% of worldwide · International: $15K (0%)
Opening weekend: $387K — 2% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $700K — 3% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 11 theaters
Also known as
- To Die Forde
- Todo por un sueñoes
- Prête à toutfr
- Da morireit
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Cast & Crew
55 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Nicole Kidman
as Suzanne Stone
Matt Dillon
as Larry Maretto
Joaquin Phoenix
as Jimmy Emmett
Casey Affleck
as Russel Hines
Illeana Douglas
as Janice Maretto
Alison Folland
as Lydia Mertz
Dan Hedaya
as Joe Maretto
Wayne Knight
as Ed Grant
Kurtwood Smith
as Earl Stone
Holland Taylor
as Carol Stone
Susan Traylor
as Faye Stone
Maria Tucci
as Angela Maretto
Supporting cast
35Tim Hopper
as Mike Warden
Michael Rispoli
as Ben DeLuca
Buck Henry
as Mr. H. Finlaysson
Gerry Quigley
as George
Tom Forrester
as Fisherman
Alan Edward Lewis
as Fisherman
Nadine Mackinnon
as Sexy Woman
Conrad Coates
as Weaselly Guy
Ron Gabriel
as Sal
Ian Heath
as Student
Graeme Millington
as Student
Sean Ryan
as Student
Nicholas Pasco
as Detective
Joyce Maynard
as Lawyer
David Collins
as Reporter
Eve Crawford
as Reporter
Janet Lo
as Reporter
David Cronenberg
as Man at Lake
Tom Quinn
as Skating Promoter
Peter Glen
as Priest
Amber Lee Campbell
as Suzanne (age 5)
Colleen Williams
as Valerie Mertz
Simon Richards
as Chester
Philip Williams
as Babe Hines
Susan Backs
as June Hines
Kyra Harper
as Mary Emmett
Adam Roth
as Band Member
Tamara Gorski
as Girl at Bar
Katie Griffin
as Girl at Bar
Carla Renee
as Girl at Bar
Mischa
as Walter
George Segal
as Conference Speaker (uncredited)
Rain Phoenix
as Tambourine Player in Band (uncredited)
Chris Phillips
as High School Soccer Player (uncredited)
Andrew Scott
as Band Member
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1Writers
2Producers
1Other crew
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