<Tr> <Th> Budget </Th> <Td> $50 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Box office </Th> <Td> $273.6 million </Td> </Tr> <P> Jerry Maguire is a 1996 American romantic comedy - drama sports film written, produced and directed by Cameron Crowe, and stars Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Renée Zellweger . Produced in part by long time Simpsons producer James L. Brooks, it was inspired by sports agent Leigh Steinberg, who acted as Technical Consultant on the crew . It was released in North American theaters on December 13, 1996, produced by Gracie Films and distributed by TriStar Pictures . </P> <P> The film received critical acclaim, with critics praising its acting and writing . The film was a financial success, bringing in more than $273 million worldwide, against its $50 million budget . It was the ninth top - grossing film of 1996 . </P>

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