Leo and Kate in Titanic
Leonardo DiCaprio played Jack Dawson, a poor artist who wins a ticket on the RMS Titanic. Kate Winslet played Rose DeWitt Bukater, a first-class passenger who falls in love with him. The film follows their romance during the 1912 sinking of the ship.
Cast, Earnings, and Budget
DiCaprio and Winslet became global stars through the film. Titanic, directed by James Cameron, cost about $200 million to make and grossed more than $2.2 billion worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of its time. For more box office data, see Titanic box office details.
Legacy and Financial Impact
The movie won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Its success boosted the careers of DiCaprio and Winslet and increased demand for epic historical dramas. The film also drove revenue from home video, television rights, and merchandise in the years after release.
