Ransom (1996)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $136,492,681Details
International Box Office $172,207,319Details
Worldwide Box Office $308,700,000
OpusData ID: 2300100
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$34,216,088 (25.1% of total gross)
Legs:3.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:44.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$70,000,000 (worldwide box office is 4.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,676 opening theaters/2,768 max. theaters, 8.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $348,567,787

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 521 $136,492,681
All Time International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 656 $172,207,319
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 570 $308,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies 82 $136,492,681
All Time International Box Office for R Movies 97 $172,207,319
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies 85 $308,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 115 $136,492,681
All Time International Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 121 $172,207,319
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 113 $308,700,000

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 8th, 1996 (Wide) by Walt Disney
MPAA Rating: R for graphic bloody violence and strong language
Running Time: 121 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Red
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Kidnap, Corrupt Cops, Revenge, Action Thriller, Remake, Bounty/Price on one's Head, No Honor Among Thieves
Source:Based on TV
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Touchstone Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 466 $5,660,251 Jan 3, 1997 59
Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 392 $7,106,740 Dec 27, 1996 52
Biggest Domestic 4th Weekend 95 $17,303,789 Nov 29, 1996 24
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day) 94 $17,303,789 Nov 29, 1996 24
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 59 $45,843,292 Nov 29, 1996 24
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) 123 $17,303,789 Nov 29, 1996 24
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 71 $35,860,337 Nov 29, 1996 24
Top Based on TV Weekend Domestic 44 $34,216,088 Nov 8, 1996 3
Top 1996 Theater Average 62 $12,786 Nov 8, 1996 3
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 19 $34,216,088 Nov 8, 1996 3
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 11 $90,649,405 Nov 8, 1996 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day) 12 $34,216,088 Nov 8, 1996 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 9 $90,649,405 Nov 8, 1996 3

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 521 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 201-300) 271 $348,567,787
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 309 $136,492,681
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 1996 5 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on TV Movies 25 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 324 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 147 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 154 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies 82 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 115 $136,492,681

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 8, 1996 1 $34,216,088   2,676 $12,786   $34,216,088 1
Nov 15, 1996 2 $22,374,113 -35% 2,757 $8,115   $67,143,873 2
Nov 22, 1996 3 $13,185,106 -41% 2,768 $4,763   $85,745,878 3
Nov 29, 1996 4 $17,303,789 +31% 2,588 $6,686   $105,093,059 4
Dec 6, 1996 5 $5,495,131 -68% 2,411 $2,279   $112,913,186 5
Dec 13, 1996 8 $2,979,816 -46% 1,823 $1,635   $117,504,943 6
Dec 20, 1996 12 $1,798,788 -40% 1,326 $1,357   $120,335,313 7
Dec 27, 1996 13 $2,682,478 +49% 1,171 $2,291   $124,641,941 8
Jan 3, 1997 13 $2,218,662 -17% 1,076 $2,062   $129,137,746 9
Jan 10, 1997 19 $1,003,258 -55% 1,034 $970   $130,725,764 10
Jan 17, 1997 23 $658,446 -34% 501 $1,314   $131,685,925 11
Jan 24, 1997 27 $317,106 -52% 327 $970   $132,107,319 12
Jan 31, 1997 29 $240,227 -24% 241 $997   $132,440,990 13
Feb 7, 1997 38 $111,335 -54% 153 $728   $132,611,345 14
Feb 14, 1997 18 $863,418 +676% 601 $1,437   $133,504,875 15
Feb 21, 1997 18 $634,446 -27% 558 $1,137   $134,324,609 16
Feb 28, 1997 21 $479,929 -24% 542 $885   $134,974,141 17
Mar 7, 1997 25 $378,071 -21% 515 $734   $135,490,454 18
Mar 14, 1997 29 $248,554 -34% 401 $620   $135,867,430 19
Mar 21, 1997 35 $154,952 -38% 271 $572   $136,100,978 20
Mar 28, 1997 41 $106,536 -31% 202 $527   $136,263,611 21
Apr 4, 1997 51 $68,066 -36% 146 $466   $136,385,379 22
Apr 11, 1997 56 $43,421 -36% 94 $462   $136,448,821 23

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 8, 1996 1 $44,769,760   2,676 $16,730   $44,769,760 1
Nov 15, 1996 2 $27,791,012 -38% 2,757 $10,080   $72,560,772 2
Nov 22, 1996 3 $15,228,498 -45% 2,768 $5,502   $87,789,270 3
Nov 29, 1996 3 $19,628,785 +29% 2,588 $7,585   $107,418,055 4
Dec 6, 1996 4 $7,107,072 -64% 2,411 $2,948   $114,525,127 5
Dec 13, 1996 8 $4,011,398 -44% 1,823 $2,200   $118,536,525 6
Dec 20, 1996 12 $3,422,938 -15% 1,326 $2,581   $121,959,463 7
Dec 27, 1996 14 $4,959,621 +45% 1,171 $4,235   $126,919,084 8
Jan 3, 1997 13 $2,803,422 -43% 1,076 $2,605   $129,722,506 9
Jan 10, 1997 18 $1,304,973 -53% 1,034 $1,262   $131,027,479 10
Jan 17, 1997 23 $762,734 -42% 501 $1,522   $131,790,213 11
Jan 24, 1997 28 $410,550 -46% 327 $1,256   $132,200,763 12
Jan 31, 1997 29 $299,247 -27% 241 $1,242   $132,500,010 13
Feb 7, 1997 40 $141,447 -53% 153 $924   $132,641,457 14
Feb 14, 1997 17 $1,048,706 +641% 601 $1,745   $133,690,163 15
Feb 21, 1997 19 $804,049 -23% 558 $1,441   $134,494,212 16
Feb 28, 1997 21 $618,171 -23% 542 $1,141   $135,112,383 17
Mar 7, 1997 23 $506,493 -18% 515 $983   $135,618,876 18
Mar 14, 1997 29 $327,150 -35% 401 $816   $135,946,026 19
Mar 21, 1997 35 $211,049 -35% 271 $779   $136,157,075 20
Mar 28, 1997 43 $160,238 -24% 202 $793   $136,317,313 21
Apr 4, 1997 49 $88,087 -45% 146 $603   $136,405,400 22

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 656 $172,207,319
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 390 $172,207,319
Top 1996 Movies at the International Box Office 6 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for Based on TV Movies 28 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) 408 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 179 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 224 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for R Movies 97 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 121 $172,207,319

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 570 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 321 $308,700,000
Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 6 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on TV Movies 28 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 350 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 141 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 200 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies 85 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 113 $308,700,000

Leading Cast

Mel Gibson    Tom Mullen

Supporting Cast

Rene Russo    Kate Mullen
Gary Sinise    Jimmy Shaker
Delroy Lindo    Agent Lonnie Hawkins
Lili Taylor    Maris Conner
Liev Schreiber    Clark Barnes
Evan Handler    Miles Roberts
Donnie Wahlberg    Cubby Barnes
Brawley Nolte    Sean Mullen
Dan Hedaya    Jackie Brown
Paul Guilfoyle    Wallace
Michael Gaston    Agent Jack Sickler
Jose Zuniga    David Torres
Nancy Ticotin    Agent Kimba Welch
Kevin McCready    Agent Paul Rhodes
Allen Bernstein    Bob Stone
Iraida Polanco    Fatima
John Ortiz    Roberto
Mike Hodge    Man at Party
Paul Geier    Mayor Barresi
Louisa Marie    Woman at Party
Edward Francis Joseph    Guest at Party
A.J. Benza    Reporter Guest
Peter Tambakis    Nelson
Tony Hoty    Doorman
Daniel May Wong    Agent Sam
John Short    Agent Dewey
Ed Jupp    Technician
Stephen Oates    NYPD/SWAT
Gene Harrison    FBI/SWAT Leader
Mick O Rourke    FBI/SWAT
Henry Kingi Jr.    FBI/SWAT
Roy Farfel    FBI/SWAT
Lex D. Geddings    FBI/SWAT Sniper
Donna Hanover    News Reporter
Rosanna Scotto    News Anchor
Tony Potts    News Anchor
John Finnerty    Newshound
Todd Hallowell    Don Campbell
Joe Bacino    Cop #1
Carl S. Redding    Cop #2
James Georgiades    Cop #3
Christian Maelen    Cop #4
David Vadim    Cop #5
Addie O'Donnell    Reporter
Judy Hudson    Reporter
Mitzie Pratt    Reporter
Lynne Redding    Reporter
Michael Countryman    Bank Manager
Chris Lopata    Agent Levin
John Richard Hartmann    Agent Lambert
Anton Evangelista    FBI Agent
Richard Price    Detective #1
Joe Badalucco, Jr.    Liquor Store Cop
Dell Maara    Liquor Store Perp
Tommy Allen    Detective at Kidnap House
John Dorish    Paramedic
Vincent Burns    Detective Doran
Brad Brewer    The Crowtations
Darren Brown    The Crowtations
Marvin Brown    The Crowtations
Glenn King    The Crowtations
Cheryl Howard    Science Fair Coordinator
James Ritz    Science Fair Judge
Anna Marie Wieder    Woman at Science Fair
Joan D. Lowry    Mayor's Wife
Craig Castaldo    Radioman
Teodorina Bello    Person on the street
J.J. Chaback    Person on the street
Lori Tan Chinn    Person on the street
Carl Don    Person on the street
Nathaniel Freeman    Person on the street
Phil Parolisi    Person on the street
Rafael Osorio    Person on the street
Leslie Devlin    Newscaster
Lewis Dodley    Newscaster
John Brian Rogers    ND Cop #1
Jeffrey Kaufman    ND Cop #2
Mark Smith    Undercover Cop
Jim Whalen    Detective
Kim Snyder    Kate's Friend
Panicker Upendran    Store Owner
Robert Zajonc (uncredited)*    Rescue Pilot

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

Production and Technical Credits

Ron Howard    Director
Scott Rudin    Producer
Brian Grazer    Producer
B. Kipling Hagopian    Producer
Richard Price    Screenwriter
Alexander Ignon    Story Creator
Todd Hallowell    Executive Producer
Piotr Sobocinski    Director of Photography
Michael Corenblith    Production Designer
Dan Hanley    Editor
Michael Hill    Editor
Rita Ryack    Costume Designer
Howard Shore    Composer
Aldric Porter    Associate Producer
Adam Schroeder    Co-Producer
Susan Merzbach    Co-Producer
Louisa Velis    Associate Producer
Aldric Porter    Assistant Director
Todd Hallowell    Second Unit Director
Carl Clifford    Unit Production Manager
Michelle Morrissey    Production Supervisor
John Kasarda    Art Director
Susan Bode    Set Decorator
David M. Dunlap    Second Unit Camera
Danny Michael    Sound Mixer
Rick Dior    Re-recording Mixer
Frank Morrone    Re-recording Mixer
Bob Chefalas    Re-recording Mixer
Anthony Ciccolini III    Supervising Sound Editor
Glenn Auchinachie    Sound Effects Editor
Dan Sable    Sound Effects Editor
Jason Canovas    Sound Effects Editor
Lou Cerborino    Dialogue Editor
Bitty O'Sullivan-Smith    Dialogue Editor
Thomas A. Gulino    Dialogue Editor
Jim Henrikson    Music Editor
Suzana Peric    Music Editor
Allen Weisinger    Make up
Joe Coscia    Hairstylist
James Horner    Composer
Kathy Nelson    Music Supervisor
Cyril Hume    Story Creator
Richard Maibaum    Story Creator
Jane Jenkins    Casting Director
Janet Hirshenson    Casting Director
Jeff Ward    Stunt Coordinator

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 June 5th, 2012

June 5th, 2012

While summer is usually the slowest time of the year on the home market, this week is fantastic with a lot of prime releases, including first-run, TV on DVD releases, classics and limited releases. Unfortunately, the largest single category is, "Screener is Late". You will see that phrase countless times on this list. (Perhaps it's because last week was a short week due to Memorial Day.) It is especially hard to select a Pick of the Week, because I don't like handing out that title when the screener is late. There are a few likely candidates, including Burn Notice: The Complete Fifth Season, Yellow Submarine on Blu-ray, but I went with Tomboy on DVD. More...


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  6. Cast & Crew
  7. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$34,216,088 (25.1% of total gross)
Legs:3.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:44.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$70,000,000 (worldwide box office is 4.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,676 opening theaters/2,768 max. theaters, 8.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $348,567,787

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 521 $136,492,681
All Time International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 656 $172,207,319
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 570 $308,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies 82 $136,492,681
All Time International Box Office for R Movies 97 $172,207,319
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies 85 $308,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 115 $136,492,681
All Time International Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 121 $172,207,319
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 113 $308,700,000

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


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 8th, 1996 (Wide) by Walt Disney
MPAA Rating: R for graphic bloody violence and strong language
Running Time: 121 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Red
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Kidnap, Corrupt Cops, Revenge, Action Thriller, Remake, Bounty/Price on one's Head, No Honor Among Thieves
Source:Based on TV
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Touchstone Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 466 $5,660,251 Jan 3, 1997 59
Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 392 $7,106,740 Dec 27, 1996 52
Biggest Domestic 4th Weekend 95 $17,303,789 Nov 29, 1996 24
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day) 94 $17,303,789 Nov 29, 1996 24
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 59 $45,843,292 Nov 29, 1996 24
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) 123 $17,303,789 Nov 29, 1996 24
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 71 $35,860,337 Nov 29, 1996 24
Top Based on TV Weekend Domestic 44 $34,216,088 Nov 8, 1996 3
Top 1996 Theater Average 62 $12,786 Nov 8, 1996 3
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 19 $34,216,088 Nov 8, 1996 3
Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 11 $90,649,405 Nov 8, 1996 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day) 12 $34,216,088 Nov 8, 1996 3
Veterans Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 9 $90,649,405 Nov 8, 1996 3

Leading Cast

Mel Gibson    Tom Mullen

Supporting Cast

Rene Russo    Kate Mullen
Gary Sinise    Jimmy Shaker
Delroy Lindo    Agent Lonnie Hawkins
Lili Taylor    Maris Conner
Liev Schreiber    Clark Barnes
Evan Handler    Miles Roberts
Donnie Wahlberg    Cubby Barnes
Brawley Nolte    Sean Mullen
Dan Hedaya    Jackie Brown
Paul Guilfoyle    Wallace
Michael Gaston    Agent Jack Sickler
Jose Zuniga    David Torres
Nancy Ticotin    Agent Kimba Welch
Kevin McCready    Agent Paul Rhodes
Allen Bernstein    Bob Stone
Iraida Polanco    Fatima
John Ortiz    Roberto
Mike Hodge    Man at Party
Paul Geier    Mayor Barresi
Louisa Marie    Woman at Party
Edward Francis Joseph    Guest at Party
A.J. Benza    Reporter Guest
Peter Tambakis    Nelson
Tony Hoty    Doorman
Daniel May Wong    Agent Sam
John Short    Agent Dewey
Ed Jupp    Technician
Stephen Oates    NYPD/SWAT
Gene Harrison    FBI/SWAT Leader
Mick O Rourke    FBI/SWAT
Henry Kingi Jr.    FBI/SWAT
Roy Farfel    FBI/SWAT
Lex D. Geddings    FBI/SWAT Sniper
Donna Hanover    News Reporter
Rosanna Scotto    News Anchor
Tony Potts    News Anchor
John Finnerty    Newshound
Todd Hallowell    Don Campbell
Joe Bacino    Cop #1
Carl S. Redding    Cop #2
James Georgiades    Cop #3
Christian Maelen    Cop #4
David Vadim    Cop #5
Addie O'Donnell    Reporter
Judy Hudson    Reporter
Mitzie Pratt    Reporter
Lynne Redding    Reporter
Michael Countryman    Bank Manager
Chris Lopata    Agent Levin
John Richard Hartmann    Agent Lambert
Anton Evangelista    FBI Agent
Richard Price    Detective #1
Joe Badalucco, Jr.    Liquor Store Cop
Dell Maara    Liquor Store Perp
Tommy Allen    Detective at Kidnap House
John Dorish    Paramedic
Vincent Burns    Detective Doran
Brad Brewer    The Crowtations
Darren Brown    The Crowtations
Marvin Brown    The Crowtations
Glenn King    The Crowtations
Cheryl Howard    Science Fair Coordinator
James Ritz    Science Fair Judge
Anna Marie Wieder    Woman at Science Fair
Joan D. Lowry    Mayor's Wife
Craig Castaldo    Radioman
Teodorina Bello    Person on the street
J.J. Chaback    Person on the street
Lori Tan Chinn    Person on the street
Carl Don    Person on the street
Nathaniel Freeman    Person on the street
Phil Parolisi    Person on the street
Rafael Osorio    Person on the street
Leslie Devlin    Newscaster
Lewis Dodley    Newscaster
John Brian Rogers    ND Cop #1
Jeffrey Kaufman    ND Cop #2
Mark Smith    Undercover Cop
Jim Whalen    Detective
Kim Snyder    Kate's Friend
Panicker Upendran    Store Owner
Robert Zajonc (uncredited)*    Rescue Pilot

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

Production and Technical Credits

Ron Howard    Director
Scott Rudin    Producer
Brian Grazer    Producer
B. Kipling Hagopian    Producer
Richard Price    Screenwriter
Alexander Ignon    Story Creator
Todd Hallowell    Executive Producer
Piotr Sobocinski    Director of Photography
Michael Corenblith    Production Designer
Dan Hanley    Editor
Michael Hill    Editor
Rita Ryack    Costume Designer
Howard Shore    Composer
Aldric Porter    Associate Producer
Adam Schroeder    Co-Producer
Susan Merzbach    Co-Producer
Louisa Velis    Associate Producer
Aldric Porter    Assistant Director
Todd Hallowell    Second Unit Director
Carl Clifford    Unit Production Manager
Michelle Morrissey    Production Supervisor
John Kasarda    Art Director
Susan Bode    Set Decorator
David M. Dunlap    Second Unit Camera
Danny Michael    Sound Mixer
Rick Dior    Re-recording Mixer
Frank Morrone    Re-recording Mixer
Bob Chefalas    Re-recording Mixer
Anthony Ciccolini III    Supervising Sound Editor
Glenn Auchinachie    Sound Effects Editor
Dan Sable    Sound Effects Editor
Jason Canovas    Sound Effects Editor
Lou Cerborino    Dialogue Editor
Bitty O'Sullivan-Smith    Dialogue Editor
Thomas A. Gulino    Dialogue Editor
Jim Henrikson    Music Editor
Suzana Peric    Music Editor
Allen Weisinger    Make up
Joe Coscia    Hairstylist
James Horner    Composer
Kathy Nelson    Music Supervisor
Cyril Hume    Story Creator
Richard Maibaum    Story Creator
Jane Jenkins    Casting Director
Janet Hirshenson    Casting Director
Jeff Ward    Stunt Coordinator

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 June 5th, 2012

June 5th, 2012

While summer is usually the slowest time of the year on the home market, this week is fantastic with a lot of prime releases, including first-run, TV on DVD releases, classics and limited releases. Unfortunately, the largest single category is, "Screener is Late". You will see that phrase countless times on this list. (Perhaps it's because last week was a short week due to Memorial Day.) It is especially hard to select a Pick of the Week, because I don't like handing out that title when the screener is late. There are a few likely candidates, including Burn Notice: The Complete Fifth Season, Yellow Submarine on Blu-ray, but I went with Tomboy on DVD. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 521 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 201-300) 271 $348,567,787
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 309 $136,492,681
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 1996 5 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on TV Movies 25 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 324 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 147 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 154 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies 82 $136,492,681
All Time Domestic Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 115 $136,492,681

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 8, 1996 1 $34,216,088   2,676 $12,786   $34,216,088 1
Nov 15, 1996 2 $22,374,113 -35% 2,757 $8,115   $67,143,873 2
Nov 22, 1996 3 $13,185,106 -41% 2,768 $4,763   $85,745,878 3
Nov 29, 1996 4 $17,303,789 +31% 2,588 $6,686   $105,093,059 4
Dec 6, 1996 5 $5,495,131 -68% 2,411 $2,279   $112,913,186 5
Dec 13, 1996 8 $2,979,816 -46% 1,823 $1,635   $117,504,943 6
Dec 20, 1996 12 $1,798,788 -40% 1,326 $1,357   $120,335,313 7
Dec 27, 1996 13 $2,682,478 +49% 1,171 $2,291   $124,641,941 8
Jan 3, 1997 13 $2,218,662 -17% 1,076 $2,062   $129,137,746 9
Jan 10, 1997 19 $1,003,258 -55% 1,034 $970   $130,725,764 10
Jan 17, 1997 23 $658,446 -34% 501 $1,314   $131,685,925 11
Jan 24, 1997 27 $317,106 -52% 327 $970   $132,107,319 12
Jan 31, 1997 29 $240,227 -24% 241 $997   $132,440,990 13
Feb 7, 1997 38 $111,335 -54% 153 $728   $132,611,345 14
Feb 14, 1997 18 $863,418 +676% 601 $1,437   $133,504,875 15
Feb 21, 1997 18 $634,446 -27% 558 $1,137   $134,324,609 16
Feb 28, 1997 21 $479,929 -24% 542 $885   $134,974,141 17
Mar 7, 1997 25 $378,071 -21% 515 $734   $135,490,454 18
Mar 14, 1997 29 $248,554 -34% 401 $620   $135,867,430 19
Mar 21, 1997 35 $154,952 -38% 271 $572   $136,100,978 20
Mar 28, 1997 41 $106,536 -31% 202 $527   $136,263,611 21
Apr 4, 1997 51 $68,066 -36% 146 $466   $136,385,379 22
Apr 11, 1997 56 $43,421 -36% 94 $462   $136,448,821 23

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 8, 1996 1 $44,769,760   2,676 $16,730   $44,769,760 1
Nov 15, 1996 2 $27,791,012 -38% 2,757 $10,080   $72,560,772 2
Nov 22, 1996 3 $15,228,498 -45% 2,768 $5,502   $87,789,270 3
Nov 29, 1996 3 $19,628,785 +29% 2,588 $7,585   $107,418,055 4
Dec 6, 1996 4 $7,107,072 -64% 2,411 $2,948   $114,525,127 5
Dec 13, 1996 8 $4,011,398 -44% 1,823 $2,200   $118,536,525 6
Dec 20, 1996 12 $3,422,938 -15% 1,326 $2,581   $121,959,463 7
Dec 27, 1996 14 $4,959,621 +45% 1,171 $4,235   $126,919,084 8
Jan 3, 1997 13 $2,803,422 -43% 1,076 $2,605   $129,722,506 9
Jan 10, 1997 18 $1,304,973 -53% 1,034 $1,262   $131,027,479 10
Jan 17, 1997 23 $762,734 -42% 501 $1,522   $131,790,213 11
Jan 24, 1997 28 $410,550 -46% 327 $1,256   $132,200,763 12
Jan 31, 1997 29 $299,247 -27% 241 $1,242   $132,500,010 13
Feb 7, 1997 40 $141,447 -53% 153 $924   $132,641,457 14
Feb 14, 1997 17 $1,048,706 +641% 601 $1,745   $133,690,163 15
Feb 21, 1997 19 $804,049 -23% 558 $1,441   $134,494,212 16
Feb 28, 1997 21 $618,171 -23% 542 $1,141   $135,112,383 17
Mar 7, 1997 23 $506,493 -18% 515 $983   $135,618,876 18
Mar 14, 1997 29 $327,150 -35% 401 $816   $135,946,026 19
Mar 21, 1997 35 $211,049 -35% 271 $779   $136,157,075 20
Mar 28, 1997 43 $160,238 -24% 202 $793   $136,317,313 21
Apr 4, 1997 49 $88,087 -45% 146 $603   $136,405,400 22

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 656 $172,207,319
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 390 $172,207,319
Top 1996 Movies at the International Box Office 6 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for Based on TV Movies 28 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) 408 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 179 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 201-300) 224 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for R Movies 97 $172,207,319
All Time International Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 121 $172,207,319

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 570 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 301-400) 321 $308,700,000
Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 6 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on TV Movies 28 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 350 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 141 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 200 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies 85 $308,700,000
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 113 $308,700,000