Project X movie poster

Project X

"When the Air Force assigned Jimmy Garrett to a top secret project, he didn't know what he was in for. Neither did they."

April 17, 1987 1h 48m 6.3/10 (271 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Project X is a drama/comedy film. directed by Jonathan Kaplan.

Starring Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, and Willie

Synopsis

A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious 'Project X'. Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more to the secret project than he is being told.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 17, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (271 votes)
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Budget $18M Production budget
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Box Office $18.5M 1.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$18,532,286

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox
  • Amercent Films
  • American Entertainment Partners L.P.
  • Parkes/Lasker productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Project X about?

A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious 'Project X'. Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more...

Who directed Project X?

Project X was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.

How long is Project X?

Project X has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was Project X released?

Project X was released on April 17, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Project X?

The main cast of Project X includes Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, Willie, William Sadler, Johnny Ray McGhee.

Is Project X worth watching?

Project X has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 271 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.