Synopsis
Blonde Betty Elms has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia. Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman's identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project.
Mulholland Drive (2001) is a 2h 27min thriller feature film by David Lynch. Blonde Betty Elms has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with... Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Key facts
Cast
Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Ann Miller, Mark Pellegrino, Robert Forster, Dan Hedaya, Angelo Badalamenti
Original language
Spanish
First release
June 6, 2001 (France)
Production companies
StudioCanal, Canal+ S.A.
Awards
César Award for Best Foreign Film, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Los Angeles, Mulholland Drive
Crew
Screenplay
David Lynch
Producer
Alain Sarde, Mary Sweeney, Michael Polaire, Neal Edelstein, Tony Krantz
Cinematography
Peter Deming
Editing
Mary Sweeney
Music
Angelo Badalamenti
Special makeup effects
Howard Berger
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Fantastic Zagreb Film Festival 2026 - Fantastic Retro
- It's Alive! Horror Film Festival 2025 - Features
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Festival du Nouveau Cinéma 2021 - Special Presentations
- Academy Awards 2002 academy_award
- Independent Spirit Awards 2002 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2001 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2001 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2001 generic ★ Best Film; Best Director; Best Lead (Naomi Watts)
Soundtracks
| CD | Mulholland Drive - Strasse Der Finsternis (2001) | 1 release, 2001: Muschalik Digitale Medien |
| CD | Mulholland Drive (For Your Consideration - Best Original Score) (2001) | 1 release, 2001: Universal Studios |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | France | June 6, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | September 12, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Lesotho | October 19, 2001 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 19, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Chile | October 25, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Canada | October 26, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Ethiopia | October 26, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | November 7, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Benin | November 30, 2001 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | November 30, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Cameroon | December 14, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | December 20, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 21, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Germany | January 2, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Greece | January 3, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Austria | January 4, 2002 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 4, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | January 4, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | January 9, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Poland | January 11, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Italy | February 15, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Japan | February 16, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | February 21, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 22, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | February 28, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Israel | March 7, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Spain | March 8, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Russia | March 14, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | March 22, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Norway | March 22, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | April 5, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | April 5, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | April 9, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | April 12, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | April 18, 2002 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | April 19, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | May 17, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Romania | June 14, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | June 21, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Finland | August 2, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | August 9, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | August 9, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | October 17, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | October 18, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | October 10, 2003 |
| Television | Netherlands | January 29, 2006 |
| Streaming | France | August 24, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | April 14, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | June 1, 2017 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | October 5, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | November 2, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | November 29, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | October 16, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Russia | January 28, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Italy | July 16, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Russia | April 28, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | May 19, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | May 19, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | April 14, 2023 |
| Theatrical | Romania | February 2, 2025 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | February 5, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | February 21, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | March 13, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | April 17, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Poland | May 7, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Greece | May 29, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Finland | November 11, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Italy | November 24, 2025 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | April 9, 2002 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | August 1, 2002 |
| Home video | France | September 4, 2002 |
| Home video | France | September 14, 2010 |
| Home video | Netherlands | February 13, 2013 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | January 13, 2014 |
| Home video | United States | July 15, 2015 |
| Home video | Australia | June 5, 2017 |
| Home video | United Arab Emirates | August 16, 2017 |
| Home video | Ecuador | April 23, 2021 |
| Home video | Egypt | April 23, 2021 |
| Home video | Indonesia | April 23, 2021 |
| Home video | India | November 16, 2021 |
| Home video | United States | November 16, 2021 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | December 6, 2021 |
| Home video | France | December 8, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | David Lynch |
| Cast | Naomi Watts (Betty Elms / Diane Selwyn), Laura Harring (Rita / Camilla Rhodes), Justin Theroux (Adam), Ann Miller (Coco), Mark Pellegrino (Joe), Robert Forster (Detective McKnight), Dan Hedaya (Vincenzo Castigliane), Angelo Badalamenti (Luigi Castigliane), Patrick Fischler (Dan), Brent Briscoe (Detective Domgaard), Michael Cooke (Herb), Monty Montgomery (Cowboy), Lee Grant (Louise), James Karen (Wally Brown), Chad Everett (Jimmy Katz), Melissa George (Camilla Rhodes), Scott Coffey (Wilkins), Richard Green (The Magician), Rebekah Del Rio (Rebekah Del Rio), Jeanne Bates (Irene), Dan Birnbaum (Irene's Companion), Lori Heuring (Lorraine), Marcus Graham (Mr. Darby), Bonnie Aarons (Bum), Michael J. Anderson (Mr. Roque), Geno Silva (Hotel Manager / Emcee), Billy Ray Cyrus (Gene), Vincent Castellanos (Ed), Wayne Grace (Bob Brooker), Rita Taggart (Linney James), Michele Hicks (Nicki), Lisa Lackey (Carol), Tad Horino (Taka), Missy Crider (Waitress at Winkie’s), Kate Forster (Martha Johnson), Tony Longo (Kenny), Michael Fairman (Jason), Rena Riffel (Laney), Katharine Towne (Cynthia), Michael Des Barres (Billy), Robert Katims (Ray Hott), Randall Wulff (Limo Driver), Maya Bond (Aunt Ruth), Joseph Kearney (Roque's Manservant), Enrique Buelna (Back of Head Man), Richard Mead (Hairy-Armed Man), Daniel Rey (Valet Attendant), David Schroeder (Robert Smith), Tom Morris (Espresso Man), Mo Gallini (Castigliane Limo Driver), Diane Nelson (Heavy-Set Woman), Charles Croughwell (Vacuum Man), Michael D. Weatherred (Hank - Assistant Director), Lisa K. Ferguson (1st AC), William Ostrander (2nd Assistant Director), Brian Beacock (Backup Singer #1), Blake Lindsley (Backup Singer #2), Adrien Curry (Backup Singer #3), Tyrah M. Lindsey (Backup Singer #4), Johanna Stein (Woman in #12), Conte Candoli (Trumpet Player), Cori Glazer (Blue-Haired Lady), Lyssie Powell (Blond in Bed), Sean Everett (Cab Driver at LAX), Kimberly Clever (Dancer), Joshua Collazo (Dancer), David Frutos (Dancer), Peter Loggins (Dancer), Theresa Salazar (Dancer), Thea Samuels (Dancer), Christian Thompson (Dancer), Elina Madison (Starlet (uncredited)), Jehshua Barnes (Young Actor (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | David Lynch |
| Producer | Alain Sarde, Mary Sweeney, Michael Polaire, Neal Edelstein, Tony Krantz |
| Executive producer | Pierre Edelman |
| Cinematography | Peter Deming |
| Editing | Mary Sweeney |
| Music | Angelo Badalamenti |
| Production design | Jack Fisk |
| Special makeup effects | Howard Berger |
| Visual effects | Scott Billups |
| Sound | David Lynch |
| Costumes | Amy Stofsky |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
