Titanic (1997)
James Cameron's sweeping epic of forbidden love and catastrophe aboard history's most legendary ocean liner.
Titanic - Movie Information
- Original Title: Titanic
- Release Year: 1997
- Directed by: James Cameron
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 3h 14m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, French, German, Swedish, Italian, Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 18, 1997 (Australia - M), February 10, 2023 (United States - PG-13), December 19, 1997 (Canada - PG), April 6, 2012 (United Kingdom - 12A), January 8, 1998 (Germany - 12), January 7, 1998 (France - 12), December 19, 1997 (India), April 5, 2012 (New Zealand - PG), January 23, 1998 (Brazil - 12), April 13, 2012 (Mexico), January 16, 1998 (Italy - T), January 8, 1998 (Spain - 16), March 13, 1999 (South Korea - 15), April 3, 1998 (China)
- Alternative Titles: The Ship of Dreams (US), 타이타닉 (KR), טיטאניק (IL), 泰坦尼克号 (CN), Тытанік (BY), Titanikas (LT), ටයිටැනික් (LK), タイタニック：ジェームズ・キャメロン25周年3Dリマスター (JP)
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Lightstorm Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Titanic - Plot
101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets aboard the ship. Rose tells the whole story from Titanic's departure through to its death—on its first and last voyage—on April 15, 1912.
Titanic - Trailer
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Nothing on earth could come between them.
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Titanic - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- James Cameron
Main Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Kate Winslet
- Billy Zane
- Kathy Bates
- Frances Fisher
- Gloria Stuart
- Bill Paxton
- Bernard Hill
- David Warner
- Victor Garber
Writers
- James Cameron
Producers
- Jon Landau
- James Cameron
Titanic - FAQs
Where can you stream Titanic (1997) online?
Titanic (1997) is available to stream on Netflix, Paramount+, MGM+, and Philo. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is Titanic based on a true story?
Yes, Titanic is rooted in the real 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic, which killed over 1,500 people. While Jack and Rose are fictional characters, many supporting figures — including Captain Smith, Thomas Andrews, and Molly Brown — were real historical individuals aboard the ship.
Why did Jack have to die at the end of Titanic?
Jack's death is both a narrative and thematic choice. Director James Cameron has stated the door debate misses the point: Jack's sacrifice reflects the film's themes of selfless love and class tragedy. Cameron confirmed in 2023 that a scientific study showed Jack could not have survived on the door without both sinking.
Could Jack have fit on the door in Titanic?
James Cameron commissioned a scientific study, revealed in 2023, concluding that while the door could physically support both Jack and Rose, the attempt to climb aboard would have capsized it, causing fatal hypothermia. Cameron has definitively stated Jack had to die — it was a creative decision integral to the story.
Who are the main actors in Titanic?
Titanic stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson and Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater. The supporting cast includes Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart, Bill Paxton, Bernard Hill, David Warner, and Victor Garber.
What is the age rating for Titanic?
Titanic is rated PG-13 in the United States for disaster-related peril, violence, nudity, and brief language. The film's 2012 3D re-release and 2023 reissue retained the same rating. Parental guidance is recommended for younger viewers due to intense sequences and emotional content.
How long is Titanic and what is it about?
Titanic runs 3 hours and 14 minutes. The film follows Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater, two passengers from opposite social classes who fall in love aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic during its maiden voyage in April 1912, framed by a present-day treasure hunt narrated by an elderly Rose.
Did Titanic win any major awards?
Titanic won 11 Academy Awards at the 1998 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for James Cameron, tying the all-time record set by Ben-Hur. It also swept the Golden Globes and BAFTAs that year, and its score by James Horner and the song 'My Heart Will Go On' became iconic worldwide.
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