The Omen movie poster

The Omen

"It is the greatest mystery of all because no human being will ever solve it."

June 25, 1976 1h 51m 7.4/10 (2,309 votes)

Originally released in 1976. The Omen is a horror/thriller film. directed by Richard Donner.

Starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, and David Warner

Synopsis

Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 25, 1976 49 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (2,309 votes)
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Budget $2.8M Production budget
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Box Office $60.9M 21.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,800,000
Revenue
$60,922,980

Production Companies

  • Mace Neufeld Productions
  • 20th Century Fox
  • Harvey Bernhard Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Omen about?

Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil.

Who directed The Omen?

The Omen was directed by Richard Donner.

How long is The Omen?

The Omen has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was The Omen released?

The Omen was released on June 25, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Omen?

The main cast of The Omen includes Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw, Harvey Stephens.

Is The Omen worth watching?

The Omen has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 2,309 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.