'' Fatal Attraction '' was released on September 18 , 1987 by Paramount Pictures . It received generally positive critical response and generated controversy at the time of its release . The film became a huge box office success , grossing $ 320.1 million against a $ 14 million budget , becoming the highest grossing film of 1987 worldwide . At the 60th Academy Awards , it received six nominations : Best Picture , Best Director , Best Actress ( for Close ) , Best Supporting Actress ( for Archer ) , Best Adapted Screenplay , and Best Film Editing
60th Academy Awards
60th Academy Awards
Fatal Attraction