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The Fan

1996 • 1h 56m •
Thriller Action Drama
MOVIEVIBE Rating
★ 6.0/10
907 reviews
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The Fan

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.

"All fans have a favorite player. This one has a favorite target."

Top Billed Cast

Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Gil Renard
Wesley Snipes
Wesley Snipes
Bobby Rayburn
Ellen Barkin
Ellen Barkin
Jewel Stern
John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo
Manny
Benicio del Toro
Benicio del Toro
Juan Primo
Patti D'Arbanville
Patti D'Arbanville
Ellen Renard
Chris Mulkey
Chris Mulkey
Tim
Andrew J. Ferchland
Andrew J. Ferchland
Richie Renard

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

J JPV852 Verified TMDB Critic
2020-03-22

What was a pretty good 3/4, the last act was too ridiculous to take seriously. Still as a whole fine performances from both De Niro and Snipes even if neither were in top form, but at least appeared to be trying instead of phoning it in as both have done in the past decade or so.

Also a testament, as I could never see the NFL doing this, for the MLB to allow licensing on their teams with a fan, albeit a psychopath (or is it sociopath?), being portrayed that way. **2.75/5**...