Mystery Men (1999)

Mystery Men
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $29,762,011Details
International Box Office $3,700,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $33,462,011
OpusData ID: 19000100
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,017,865 (33.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.97 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:88.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$68,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,136 opening theaters/2,142 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $66,261,479

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,093 $29,762,011
All Time International Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) 7,710 $3,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,232 $33,462,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 124 $29,762,011
All Time International Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 143 $3,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 135 $33,462,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 616 $29,762,011
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,399 $3,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) 759 $33,462,011

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 6th, 1999 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: January 11th, 2000 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for comic action violence and crude humor
Running Time: 121 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Thomas Crown Affair
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Keywords: Dark Horse Comics, Action Comedy, Secret Identity, Origin Story, Mad Scientist, Rescue
Source:Based on Comic/Graphic Novel
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Super Hero
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,093 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,674 $66,261,479
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,494 $29,762,011
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 1999 69 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 101-200) 164 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,669 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 124 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 616 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,187 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 408 $29,762,011

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 6, 1999 6 $10,017,865   2,136 $4,690   $10,017,865 1
Aug 13, 1999 8 $4,712,405 -53% 2,142 $2,200   $19,332,670 2
Aug 20, 1999 11 $2,716,045 -42% 1,954 $1,390   $24,459,175 3
Aug 27, 1999 19 $1,012,530 -63% 983 $1,030   $26,868,815 4
Sep 3, 1999 22 $1,085,370 +7% 759 $1,430   $28,676,875 5
Sep 10, 1999 24 $403,065 -63% 502 $803   $28,901,380 6
Sep 17, 1999 31 $219,650 -46% 382 $575   $29,219,895 7
Sep 24, 1999 28 $187,038 -15% 337 $555   $29,475,790 8
Oct 1, 1999 34 $126,020 -33% 240 $525   $29,655,590 9
Oct 8, 1999 48 $60,490 -52% 106 $571   $29,762,011 10

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Aug 6, 1999 5 $3,335,000     2,132 $1,564   $3,335,000 1
Aug 7, 1999 6 $3,680,000 +10%   2,132 $1,726   $7,015,000 2
Aug 8, 1999 7 $2,990,000 -19%   2,136 $1,400   $10,017,865 3
Aug 9, 1999 6 $1,217,520 -59%   2,136 $570   $11,235,385 4
Aug 10, 1999 7 $1,249,560 +3%   2,136 $585   $12,484,945 5
Aug 11, 1999 7 $1,100,040 -12%   2,136 $515   $13,584,985 6
Aug 12, 1999 7 $1,025,280 -7%   2,136 $480   $14,610,265 7
Aug 13, 1999 8 $1,460,000 +42% -56% 2,140 $682   $16,070,000 8
Aug 14, 1999 8 $1,885,000 +29% -49% 2,140 $881   $17,955,000 9
Aug 15, 1999 8 $1,392,000 -26% -53% 2,142 $650   $19,332,670 10
Aug 16, 1999 8 $610,470 -56% -50% 2,142 $285   $19,933,140 11
Aug 17, 1999 8 $664,020 +9% -47% 2,142 $310   $20,597,160 12
Aug 18, 1999 8 $599,760 -10% -45% 2,142 $280   $21,196,920 13
Aug 19, 1999 8 $546,210 -9% -47% 2,142 $255   $21,743,130 14
Aug 20, 1999 11 $803,000 +47% -45% 1,954 $411   $22,546,000 15
Aug 21, 1999 11 $1,122,000 +40% -40% 1,954 $574   $23,668,000 16
Aug 22, 1999 11 $791,000 -30% -43% 1,954 $405   $24,459,175 17
Aug 23, 1999 11 $351,720 -56% -42% 1,954 $180   $24,810,895 18
Aug 24, 1999 11 $381,030 +8% -43% 1,954 $195   $25,191,925 19
Aug 25, 1999 11 $341,950 -10% -43% 1,954 $175   $25,533,875 20
Aug 26, 1999 11 $322,410 -6% -41% 1,954 $165   $25,856,285 21
Aug 27, 1999 18 $292,000 -9% -64% 730 $400   $26,148,000 22
Aug 28, 1999 18 $427,000 +46% -62% 730 $585   $26,575,000 23
Aug 29, 1999 18 $295,000 -31% -63% 983 $300   $26,868,815 24
Aug 30, 1999 18 $113,045 -62% -68% 983 $115   $26,981,860 25
Aug 31, 1999 19 $117,960 +4% -69% 983 $120   $27,099,820 26
Sep 1, 1999 20 $98,300 -17% -71% 983 $100   $27,198,120 27
Sep 2, 1999 20 $93,855 -5% -71% 983 $95   $27,291,975 28
Sep 6, 1999 20 $258,060   +128% 759 $340   $28,376,875 32

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 6, 1999 6 $14,620,265   2,136 $6,845   $14,620,265 1
Aug 13, 1999 8 $7,122,865 -51% 2,142 $3,325   $21,743,130 2
Aug 20, 1999 11 $4,113,155 -42% 1,954 $2,105   $25,856,285 3
Aug 27, 1999 17 $1,735,220 -58% 983 $1,765   $27,591,505 4
Sep 3, 1999 24 $906,810 -48% 759 $1,195   $28,498,315 5
Sep 10, 1999 27 $501,930 -45% 502 $1,000   $29,000,245 6
Sep 17, 1999 33 $288,507 -43% 382 $755   $29,288,752 7
Sep 24, 1999 33 $240,818 -17% 337 $715   $29,529,570 8
Oct 1, 1999 36 $171,951 -29% 240 $716   $29,701,521 9
Oct 8, 1999 56 $60,490 -65% 106 $571   $29,762,011 10

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) 7,710 $3,700,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) 6,712 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 301-400) 361 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,431 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 143 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,399 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,580 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 428 $3,700,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,232 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,451 $33,462,011
Top 1999 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 74 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 201-300) 238 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,654 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 135 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) 759 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,376 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 444 $33,462,011

Lead Ensemble Members

Ben Stiller    Mr. Furious
Hank Azaria    Blue Raja
William H. Macy    Shoveler
Paul Reubens    The Spleen
Wes Studi    The Sphinx
Janeane Garofalo    The Bowler
Kel Mitchell    Invisible Boy

Supporting Cast

Claire Forlani    Monica
Geoffrey Rush    Cassanova Frankenstein
Lena Olin    Dr. Anabel Leek
Tom Waits    Dr. Heller
Greg Kinnear    Captain Amazing
Jennifer Lewis    Lucille
Eddie Izzard    Tony Pompadour
Pras    Tony C
Artie Lange    Big Red
Joel McCrary    McGuire
Lucas Meyers    Citizen Kane
Stacey Travis    Wonder Woman
Dawn Marie Warnock    Dead Woman's Daughter
Michael Bay    Frat Boy
Monet Mazur    Becky Beaner
Dane Cook    Waffler
Ned Bellamy    Funk
Jenifer Lewis    Lucille, The Shoveler's Wife
Doug Jones    Pencilhead

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Kinka Usher    Director
Marilyn Vance    Costume Designer

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for July 24th, 2012

July 23rd, 2012

I'm getting tired of saying this, but it is a slow week on the home market. There is one prime release, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season One on Blu-ray, which is currently leading this week's new releases, according to Amazon.com. The second best selling new release is Masterpiece Mystery: Inspector Lewis Series 5 on DVD. It's a good show, but it is a British Import and these rarely make an impact on the chart. Third best selling new release? Game of Thrones. This is the third or fourth time the first season of this TV show has been "released" on the home market. I don't know why they are doing this, but it is getting annoying. There are not a lot of contenders for Pick of the Week either. Jiro Dreams of Sushi on Blu-ray and Star Trek: The Next Generation are the two leading contenders. While ST:TNG became an amazing series, it started out weak, so Jiro Dreams of Sushi is the better choice, but both are easily worth picking up. More...


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,017,865 (33.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.97 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:88.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$68,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.5 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,136 opening theaters/2,142 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $66,261,479

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,093 $29,762,011
All Time International Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) 7,710 $3,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,232 $33,462,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 124 $29,762,011
All Time International Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 143 $3,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 135 $33,462,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 616 $29,762,011
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,399 $3,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) 759 $33,462,011

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 6th, 1999 (Wide) by Universal
Video Release: January 11th, 2000 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for comic action violence and crude humor
Running Time: 121 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Thomas Crown Affair
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Dark Horse Comics, Action Comedy, Secret Identity, Origin Story, Mad Scientist, Rescue
Source:Based on Comic/Graphic Novel
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Super Hero
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Lead Ensemble Members

Ben Stiller    Mr. Furious
Hank Azaria    Blue Raja
William H. Macy    Shoveler
Paul Reubens    The Spleen
Wes Studi    The Sphinx
Janeane Garofalo    The Bowler
Kel Mitchell    Invisible Boy

Supporting Cast

Claire Forlani    Monica
Geoffrey Rush    Cassanova Frankenstein
Lena Olin    Dr. Anabel Leek
Tom Waits    Dr. Heller
Greg Kinnear    Captain Amazing
Jennifer Lewis    Lucille
Eddie Izzard    Tony Pompadour
Pras    Tony C
Artie Lange    Big Red
Joel McCrary    McGuire
Lucas Meyers    Citizen Kane
Stacey Travis    Wonder Woman
Dawn Marie Warnock    Dead Woman's Daughter
Michael Bay    Frat Boy
Monet Mazur    Becky Beaner
Dane Cook    Waffler
Ned Bellamy    Funk
Jenifer Lewis    Lucille, The Shoveler's Wife
Doug Jones    Pencilhead

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Kinka Usher    Director
Marilyn Vance    Costume Designer

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for July 24th, 2012

July 23rd, 2012

I'm getting tired of saying this, but it is a slow week on the home market. There is one prime release, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season One on Blu-ray, which is currently leading this week's new releases, according to Amazon.com. The second best selling new release is Masterpiece Mystery: Inspector Lewis Series 5 on DVD. It's a good show, but it is a British Import and these rarely make an impact on the chart. Third best selling new release? Game of Thrones. This is the third or fourth time the first season of this TV show has been "released" on the home market. I don't know why they are doing this, but it is getting annoying. There are not a lot of contenders for Pick of the Week either. Jiro Dreams of Sushi on Blu-ray and Star Trek: The Next Generation are the two leading contenders. While ST:TNG became an amazing series, it started out weak, so Jiro Dreams of Sushi is the better choice, but both are easily worth picking up. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,093 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,674 $66,261,479
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,494 $29,762,011
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 1999 69 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 101-200) 164 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,669 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 124 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 601-700) 616 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,187 $29,762,011
All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 408 $29,762,011

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 6, 1999 6 $10,017,865   2,136 $4,690   $10,017,865 1
Aug 13, 1999 8 $4,712,405 -53% 2,142 $2,200   $19,332,670 2
Aug 20, 1999 11 $2,716,045 -42% 1,954 $1,390   $24,459,175 3
Aug 27, 1999 19 $1,012,530 -63% 983 $1,030   $26,868,815 4
Sep 3, 1999 22 $1,085,370 +7% 759 $1,430   $28,676,875 5
Sep 10, 1999 24 $403,065 -63% 502 $803   $28,901,380 6
Sep 17, 1999 31 $219,650 -46% 382 $575   $29,219,895 7
Sep 24, 1999 28 $187,038 -15% 337 $555   $29,475,790 8
Oct 1, 1999 34 $126,020 -33% 240 $525   $29,655,590 9
Oct 8, 1999 48 $60,490 -52% 106 $571   $29,762,011 10

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Aug 6, 1999 5 $3,335,000     2,132 $1,564   $3,335,000 1
Aug 7, 1999 6 $3,680,000 +10%   2,132 $1,726   $7,015,000 2
Aug 8, 1999 7 $2,990,000 -19%   2,136 $1,400   $10,017,865 3
Aug 9, 1999 6 $1,217,520 -59%   2,136 $570   $11,235,385 4
Aug 10, 1999 7 $1,249,560 +3%   2,136 $585   $12,484,945 5
Aug 11, 1999 7 $1,100,040 -12%   2,136 $515   $13,584,985 6
Aug 12, 1999 7 $1,025,280 -7%   2,136 $480   $14,610,265 7
Aug 13, 1999 8 $1,460,000 +42% -56% 2,140 $682   $16,070,000 8
Aug 14, 1999 8 $1,885,000 +29% -49% 2,140 $881   $17,955,000 9
Aug 15, 1999 8 $1,392,000 -26% -53% 2,142 $650   $19,332,670 10
Aug 16, 1999 8 $610,470 -56% -50% 2,142 $285   $19,933,140 11
Aug 17, 1999 8 $664,020 +9% -47% 2,142 $310   $20,597,160 12
Aug 18, 1999 8 $599,760 -10% -45% 2,142 $280   $21,196,920 13
Aug 19, 1999 8 $546,210 -9% -47% 2,142 $255   $21,743,130 14
Aug 20, 1999 11 $803,000 +47% -45% 1,954 $411   $22,546,000 15
Aug 21, 1999 11 $1,122,000 +40% -40% 1,954 $574   $23,668,000 16
Aug 22, 1999 11 $791,000 -30% -43% 1,954 $405   $24,459,175 17
Aug 23, 1999 11 $351,720 -56% -42% 1,954 $180   $24,810,895 18
Aug 24, 1999 11 $381,030 +8% -43% 1,954 $195   $25,191,925 19
Aug 25, 1999 11 $341,950 -10% -43% 1,954 $175   $25,533,875 20
Aug 26, 1999 11 $322,410 -6% -41% 1,954 $165   $25,856,285 21
Aug 27, 1999 18 $292,000 -9% -64% 730 $400   $26,148,000 22
Aug 28, 1999 18 $427,000 +46% -62% 730 $585   $26,575,000 23
Aug 29, 1999 18 $295,000 -31% -63% 983 $300   $26,868,815 24
Aug 30, 1999 18 $113,045 -62% -68% 983 $115   $26,981,860 25
Aug 31, 1999 19 $117,960 +4% -69% 983 $120   $27,099,820 26
Sep 1, 1999 20 $98,300 -17% -71% 983 $100   $27,198,120 27
Sep 2, 1999 20 $93,855 -5% -71% 983 $95   $27,291,975 28
Sep 6, 1999 20 $258,060   +128% 759 $340   $28,376,875 32

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 6, 1999 6 $14,620,265   2,136 $6,845   $14,620,265 1
Aug 13, 1999 8 $7,122,865 -51% 2,142 $3,325   $21,743,130 2
Aug 20, 1999 11 $4,113,155 -42% 1,954 $2,105   $25,856,285 3
Aug 27, 1999 17 $1,735,220 -58% 983 $1,765   $27,591,505 4
Sep 3, 1999 24 $906,810 -48% 759 $1,195   $28,498,315 5
Sep 10, 1999 27 $501,930 -45% 502 $1,000   $29,000,245 6
Sep 17, 1999 33 $288,507 -43% 382 $755   $29,288,752 7
Sep 24, 1999 33 $240,818 -17% 337 $715   $29,529,570 8
Oct 1, 1999 36 $171,951 -29% 240 $716   $29,701,521 9
Oct 8, 1999 56 $60,490 -65% 106 $571   $29,762,011 10

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) 7,710 $3,700,000
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) 6,712 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 301-400) 361 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,431 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 143 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,399 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,580 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 428 $3,700,000

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,232 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,451 $33,462,011
Top 1999 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 74 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies (Rank 201-300) 238 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) 3,654 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Super Hero Movies (Rank 101-200) 135 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) 759 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,376 $33,462,011
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 401-500) 444 $33,462,011