The Producers (1968) - Financial Information
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $111,866 | Details |
| International Box Office | $48,889 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $160,755 | |
| Further financial details... |
Metrics
| Legs: | 10.43 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 69.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 11.7 weeks average run per theater |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) | 12,805 | $111,866 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 21,101-21,200) | 21,179 | $48,889 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,101-23,200) | 23,171 | $160,755 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,259 | $111,866 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,690 | $48,889 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,366 | $160,755 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 18th, 1968 (Limited) June 7th, 2002 (Limited) |
| International Releases: | August 3rd, 2018 (Wide), released as The Producers (50th Anniversary) (United Kingdom)
September 21st, 2018 (Wide), released as Producers, The (1968) (rs: 2018) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | July 2nd, 2013 by Shout Factory |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 88 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Blazing Saddles Create your own comparison chart… |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Avco Embassy Pictures Corporation |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, German |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theater Average 15th Weekend | 50 | $5,364 | Sep 13, 2002 | 101 |
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) | 12,805 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,801-11,900) | 11,807 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,501-6,600) | 6,528 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,401-11,500) | 11,401 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) | 6,428 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,259 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,005 | $111,866 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2002 | 80 | $6,091 | 1 | $6,091 | $6,091 | 1 | |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 71 | $6,436 | +6% | 1 | $6,436 | $16,943 | 2 |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 96 | $1,657 | -74% | 1 | $1,657 | $23,235 | 3 |
| Jun 28, 2002 | 96 | $2,477 | +49% | 1 | $2,477 | $27,509 | 4 |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 120 | $639 | 1 | $639 | $31,126 | 6 | |
| Jul 19, 2002 | 114 | $1,185 | +85% | 1 | $1,185 | $33,064 | 7 |
| Jul 26, 2002 | 117 | $814 | -31% | 1 | $814 | $34,557 | 8 |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 93 | $3,476 | +327% | 2 | $1,738 | $38,571 | 9 |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 109 | $2,233 | -36% | 2 | $1,117 | $42,436 | 10 |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 90 | $6,539 | +193% | 3 | $2,180 | $49,112 | 11 |
| Aug 30, 2002 | 106 | $644 | 1 | $644 | $52,405 | 13 | |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 88 | $4,978 | +673% | 1 | $4,978 | $57,383 | 14 |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 79 | $10,728 | +116% | 2 | $5,364 | $71,438 | 15 |
| Sep 20, 2002 | 130 | $1,628 | -85% | 2 | $814 | $73,918 | 16 |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 147 | $634 | -61% | 1 | $634 | $77,001 | 17 |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 129 | $1,354 | +114% | 1 | $1,354 | $79,110 | 18 |
| Oct 11, 2002 | 102 | $2,196 | +62% | 1 | $2,196 | $81,306 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2002 | 111 | $2,511 | +14% | 2 | $1,256 | $87,264 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 123 | $831 | -67% | 1 | $831 | $93,087 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 122 | $273 | -67% | 1 | $273 | $93,558 | 22 |
| Nov 15, 2002 | 98 | $1,284 | 2 | $642 | $95,381 | 24 | |
| Nov 22, 2002 | 132 | $352 | -73% | 1 | $352 | $97,122 | 25 |
| Nov 29, 2002 | 89 | $4,855 | +1,279% | 1 | $4,855 | $101,977 | 26 |
| Dec 13, 2002 | 88 | $1,520 | 2 | $760 | $109,433 | 28 | |
| Jan 3, 2003 | 90 | $1,029 | 1 | $1,029 | $111,301 | 31 | |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 95 | $566 | -45% | 1 | $566 | $111,866 | 32 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2002 | 73 | $10,507 | 1 | $10,507 | $10,507 | 1 | |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 69 | $11,071 | +5% | 1 | $11,071 | $21,578 | 2 |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 85 | $3,454 | -69% | 1 | $3,454 | $25,032 | 3 |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 112 | $1,392 | 1 | $1,392 | $31,879 | 6 | |
| Jul 19, 2002 | 110 | $1,864 | +34% | 1 | $1,864 | $33,743 | 7 |
| Jul 26, 2002 | 112 | $1,352 | -27% | 1 | $1,352 | $35,095 | 8 |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 93 | $5,108 | +278% | 2 | $2,554 | $40,203 | 9 |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 106 | $2,370 | -54% | 2 | $1,185 | $42,573 | 10 |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 91 | $9,188 | +288% | 3 | $3,063 | $51,761 | 11 |
| Aug 30, 2002 | 104 | $644 | 1 | $644 | $52,405 | 13 | |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 85 | $8,305 | +1,190% | 1 | $8,305 | $60,710 | 14 |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 85 | $11,580 | +39% | 2 | $5,790 | $72,290 | 15 |
| Sep 20, 2002 | 113 | $4,077 | -65% | 2 | $2,039 | $76,367 | 16 |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 138 | $1,389 | -66% | 1 | $1,389 | $77,756 | 17 |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 115 | $1,354 | -3% | 1 | $1,354 | $79,110 | 18 |
| Oct 11, 2002 | 93 | $5,643 | +317% | 1 | $5,643 | $84,753 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2002 | 97 | $7,503 | +33% | 2 | $3,752 | $92,256 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 116 | $1,029 | -86% | 1 | $1,029 | $93,285 | 21 |
| Nov 15, 2002 | 92 | $2,673 | 2 | $1,337 | $96,770 | 24 | |
| Nov 22, 2002 | 126 | $352 | -87% | 1 | $352 | $97,122 | 25 |
| Dec 13, 2002 | 75 | $2,359 | 2 | $1,180 | $110,272 | 28 | |
| Jan 3, 2003 | 82 | $1,028 | 1 | $1,028 | $111,300 | 31 | |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 92 | $566 | -45% | 1 | $566 | $111,866 | 32 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 9/21/2018 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | $2,346 | 11/13/2020 |
| United Kingdom | 8/3/2018 | $46,543 | 142 | 142 | 142 | $46,543 | 8/9/2018 |
| International Total | $48,889 | 11/13/2020 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,101-23,200) | 23,171 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 21,601-21,700) | 21,608 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 12,901-13,000) | 12,958 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 19,801-19,900) | 19,849 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 12,001-12,100) | 12,049 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,366 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,662 | $160,755 |
Leading Cast
Supporting Cast
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.
Metrics
| Legs: | 10.43 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 69.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/3 max. theaters, 11.7 weeks average run per theater |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) | 12,805 | $111,866 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 21,101-21,200) | 21,179 | $48,889 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,101-23,200) | 23,171 | $160,755 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,259 | $111,866 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,690 | $48,889 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,366 | $160,755 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 18th, 1968 (Limited) June 7th, 2002 (Limited) |
| International Releases: | August 3rd, 2018 (Wide), released as The Producers (50th Anniversary) (United Kingdom)
September 21st, 2018 (Wide), released as Producers, The (1968) (rs: 2018) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | July 2nd, 2013 by Shout Factory |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 88 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Blazing Saddles Create your own comparison chart… |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Avco Embassy Pictures Corporation |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, German |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theater Average 15th Weekend | 50 | $5,364 | Sep 13, 2002 | 101 |
Leading Cast
Supporting Cast
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) | 12,805 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 11,801-11,900) | 11,807 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,501-6,600) | 6,528 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 11,401-11,500) | 11,401 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) | 6,428 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,259 | $111,866 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,005 | $111,866 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2002 | 80 | $6,091 | 1 | $6,091 | $6,091 | 1 | |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 71 | $6,436 | +6% | 1 | $6,436 | $16,943 | 2 |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 96 | $1,657 | -74% | 1 | $1,657 | $23,235 | 3 |
| Jun 28, 2002 | 96 | $2,477 | +49% | 1 | $2,477 | $27,509 | 4 |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 120 | $639 | 1 | $639 | $31,126 | 6 | |
| Jul 19, 2002 | 114 | $1,185 | +85% | 1 | $1,185 | $33,064 | 7 |
| Jul 26, 2002 | 117 | $814 | -31% | 1 | $814 | $34,557 | 8 |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 93 | $3,476 | +327% | 2 | $1,738 | $38,571 | 9 |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 109 | $2,233 | -36% | 2 | $1,117 | $42,436 | 10 |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 90 | $6,539 | +193% | 3 | $2,180 | $49,112 | 11 |
| Aug 30, 2002 | 106 | $644 | 1 | $644 | $52,405 | 13 | |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 88 | $4,978 | +673% | 1 | $4,978 | $57,383 | 14 |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 79 | $10,728 | +116% | 2 | $5,364 | $71,438 | 15 |
| Sep 20, 2002 | 130 | $1,628 | -85% | 2 | $814 | $73,918 | 16 |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 147 | $634 | -61% | 1 | $634 | $77,001 | 17 |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 129 | $1,354 | +114% | 1 | $1,354 | $79,110 | 18 |
| Oct 11, 2002 | 102 | $2,196 | +62% | 1 | $2,196 | $81,306 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2002 | 111 | $2,511 | +14% | 2 | $1,256 | $87,264 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 123 | $831 | -67% | 1 | $831 | $93,087 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 122 | $273 | -67% | 1 | $273 | $93,558 | 22 |
| Nov 15, 2002 | 98 | $1,284 | 2 | $642 | $95,381 | 24 | |
| Nov 22, 2002 | 132 | $352 | -73% | 1 | $352 | $97,122 | 25 |
| Nov 29, 2002 | 89 | $4,855 | +1,279% | 1 | $4,855 | $101,977 | 26 |
| Dec 13, 2002 | 88 | $1,520 | 2 | $760 | $109,433 | 28 | |
| Jan 3, 2003 | 90 | $1,029 | 1 | $1,029 | $111,301 | 31 | |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 95 | $566 | -45% | 1 | $566 | $111,866 | 32 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2002 | 73 | $10,507 | 1 | $10,507 | $10,507 | 1 | |
| Jun 14, 2002 | 69 | $11,071 | +5% | 1 | $11,071 | $21,578 | 2 |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 85 | $3,454 | -69% | 1 | $3,454 | $25,032 | 3 |
| Jul 12, 2002 | 112 | $1,392 | 1 | $1,392 | $31,879 | 6 | |
| Jul 19, 2002 | 110 | $1,864 | +34% | 1 | $1,864 | $33,743 | 7 |
| Jul 26, 2002 | 112 | $1,352 | -27% | 1 | $1,352 | $35,095 | 8 |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 93 | $5,108 | +278% | 2 | $2,554 | $40,203 | 9 |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 106 | $2,370 | -54% | 2 | $1,185 | $42,573 | 10 |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 91 | $9,188 | +288% | 3 | $3,063 | $51,761 | 11 |
| Aug 30, 2002 | 104 | $644 | 1 | $644 | $52,405 | 13 | |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 85 | $8,305 | +1,190% | 1 | $8,305 | $60,710 | 14 |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 85 | $11,580 | +39% | 2 | $5,790 | $72,290 | 15 |
| Sep 20, 2002 | 113 | $4,077 | -65% | 2 | $2,039 | $76,367 | 16 |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 138 | $1,389 | -66% | 1 | $1,389 | $77,756 | 17 |
| Oct 4, 2002 | 115 | $1,354 | -3% | 1 | $1,354 | $79,110 | 18 |
| Oct 11, 2002 | 93 | $5,643 | +317% | 1 | $5,643 | $84,753 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2002 | 97 | $7,503 | +33% | 2 | $3,752 | $92,256 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2002 | 116 | $1,029 | -86% | 1 | $1,029 | $93,285 | 21 |
| Nov 15, 2002 | 92 | $2,673 | 2 | $1,337 | $96,770 | 24 | |
| Nov 22, 2002 | 126 | $352 | -87% | 1 | $352 | $97,122 | 25 |
| Dec 13, 2002 | 75 | $2,359 | 2 | $1,180 | $110,272 | 28 | |
| Jan 3, 2003 | 82 | $1,028 | 1 | $1,028 | $111,300 | 31 | |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 92 | $566 | -45% | 1 | $566 | $111,866 | 32 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 9/21/2018 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | $2,346 | 11/13/2020 |
| United Kingdom | 8/3/2018 | $46,543 | 142 | 142 | 142 | $46,543 | 8/9/2018 |
| International Total | $48,889 | 11/13/2020 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,101-23,200) | 23,171 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 21,601-21,700) | 21,608 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 12,901-13,000) | 12,958 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 19,801-19,900) | 19,849 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 12,001-12,100) | 12,049 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,366 | $160,755 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,662 | $160,755 |