The Fan (1996 film)

The Fan is a 1996 American sportspsychological thriller film directed by Tony Scott and starring Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes and Ellen Barkin based on the 1995 novel by Peter Abrahams. The Fan was released by TriStar Pictures (through Sony Pictures Releasing) on August 16, 1996. The film received generally negative reviews from critics and was a box-office flop, grossing $42 million against a $55 million budget. Over time, the direction, the performances and the score have been praised.