Trainspotting (1996) - Financial Information
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $16,501,785 | Details |
| International Box Office | $55,047,150 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $71,548,935 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $262,673 (1.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 11.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 23.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $3,100,000 (worldwide box office is 23.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 8 opening theaters/357 max. theaters, 11.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $42,225,150 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,337 | $16,501,785 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,891 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,430 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 101-200) | 159 | $16,501,785 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,581 | $16,501,785 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) | 453 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) | 699 | $71,548,935 |
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: | July 19th, 1996 (Wide) by Miramax |
| International Releases: | May 16th, 1996 (Wide) (Australia)
January 13th, 2017 (Limited), released as Trainspotting (Re: 2017) (United Kingdom) March 11th, 2021 (Wide) (New Zealand) July 2nd, 2021 (Wide) (United Kingdom) July 15th, 2021 (Wide), released as На игле (Russia (CIS)) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 25th, 1998 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Franchise: | Trainspotting |
| Comparisons: | vs. Mud Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Narcotics, Addiction, Voiceover/Narration, Non-Chronological, Death of a Son or Daughter, Hallucinations, Life Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Channel 4, Figment Films, Noel Gay Motion Picture Company |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest 20th Weekend Limited Release | 99 | $83,202 | Nov 29, 1996 | 136 |
| Top 1996 Theater Average | 9 | $32,834 | Jul 19, 1996 | 3 |
| Never Wide Domestic | 47 | $16,501,785 | Jul 19, 1996 | 0 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1996 | 21 | $262,673 | 8 | $32,834 | $262,673 | 1 | |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 18 | $781,615 | +198% | 38 | $20,569 | $1,224,004 | 2 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 14 | $1,402,441 | +79% | 191 | $7,343 | $3,201,141 | 3 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 13 | $1,328,242 | -5% | 357 | $3,721 | $5,534,070 | 4 |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 18 | $1,006,633 | -24% | 357 | $2,820 | $7,572,009 | 5 |
| Aug 23, 1996 | 20 | $911,586 | -9% | 357 | $2,553 | $9,277,145 | 6 |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 22 | $967,083 | +6% | 297 | $3,256 | $10,915,981 | 7 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 16 | $772,039 | -20% | 340 | $2,271 | $12,021,735 | 8 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 20 | $617,087 | -20% | 332 | $1,859 | $13,027,053 | 9 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 18 | $492,733 | -20% | 330 | $1,493 | $13,833,741 | 10 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 19 | $423,139 | -14% | 335 | $1,263 | $14,526,392 | 11 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 23 | $291,917 | -31% | 248 | $1,177 | $15,034,290 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 25 | $264,734 | -9% | 218 | $1,214 | $15,458,787 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 32 | $134,738 | -49% | 169 | $797 | $15,680,997 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 36 | $100,278 | -26% | 134 | $748 | $15,848,534 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 37 | $91,670 | -9% | 122 | $751 | $16,003,122 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 43 | $81,416 | -11% | 91 | $895 | $16,128,393 | 17 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | 36 | $90,103 | 161 | $560 | $16,315,334 | 19 | |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 36 | $83,202 | -8% | 87 | $956 | $16,425,298 | 20 |
| Dec 6, 1996 | 49 | $25,659 | -69% | 48 | $535 | $16,479,171 | 21 |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 51 | $0 | -100% | 0 | $16,501,000 | 22 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1996 | 21 | $442,389 | 8 | $55,299 | $442,389 | 1 | |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 18 | $1,356,311 | +207% | 38 | $35,692 | $1,798,700 | 2 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 12 | $2,407,128 | +77% | 191 | $12,603 | $4,205,828 | 3 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 12 | $2,359,548 | -2% | 357 | $6,609 | $6,565,376 | 4 |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 19 | $1,800,183 | -24% | 357 | $5,043 | $8,365,559 | 5 |
| Aug 23, 1996 | 17 | $1,583,339 | -12% | 357 | $4,435 | $9,948,898 | 6 |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 21 | $1,300,798 | -18% | 297 | $4,380 | $11,249,696 | 7 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 15 | $1,160,270 | -11% | 340 | $3,413 | $12,409,966 | 8 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 19 | $931,042 | -20% | 332 | $2,804 | $13,341,008 | 9 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 17 | $762,245 | -18% | 330 | $2,310 | $14,103,253 | 10 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 17 | $639,120 | -16% | 335 | $1,908 | $14,742,373 | 11 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 23 | $451,680 | -29% | 248 | $1,821 | $15,194,053 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 24 | $352,206 | -22% | 218 | $1,616 | $15,546,259 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 29 | $201,997 | -43% | 169 | $1,195 | $15,748,256 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 30 | $163,196 | -19% | 134 | $1,218 | $15,911,452 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 35 | $135,525 | -17% | 122 | $1,111 | $16,046,977 | 16 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | 32 | $116,865 | 161 | $726 | $16,342,096 | 19 | |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 34 | $111,416 | -5% | 87 | $1,281 | $16,453,512 | 20 |
| Dec 6, 1996 | 40 | $47,488 | -57% | 48 | $989 | $16,501,000 | 21 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5/16/1996 | $0 | 0 | 43 | 97 | $744,080 | 5/27/2024 |
| New Zealand | 3/11/2021 | $2,935 | 6 | 6 | 13 | $3,235 | 10/19/2022 |
| Russia (CIS) | 7/15/2021 | $54,544 | 204 | 204 | 374 | $158,091 | 10/20/2022 |
| United Kingdom | 1/13/2017 | $900 | 1 | 158 | 399 | $191,373 | 9/18/2024 |
| Rest of World | $53,950,371 | ||||||
| International Total | $55,047,150 | 9/18/2024 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,891 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,386 | $55,047,150 |
| Top 1996 Movies at the International Box Office | 26 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 301-400) | 385 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,474 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) | 819 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) | 311 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) | 453 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for Miramax Movies | 28 | $55,047,150 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,430 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,871 | $71,548,935 |
| Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 35 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 501-600) | 503 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,989 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,139 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) | 388 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) | 699 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Miramax Movies | 32 | $71,548,935 |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $262,673 (1.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 11.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 23.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $3,100,000 (worldwide box office is 23.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 8 opening theaters/357 max. theaters, 11.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $42,225,150 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,337 | $16,501,785 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,891 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,430 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 101-200) | 159 | $16,501,785 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,581 | $16,501,785 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) | 453 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) | 699 | $71,548,935 |
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: | July 19th, 1996 (Wide) by Miramax |
| International Releases: | May 16th, 1996 (Wide) (Australia)
January 13th, 2017 (Limited), released as Trainspotting (Re: 2017) (United Kingdom) March 11th, 2021 (Wide) (New Zealand) July 2nd, 2021 (Wide) (United Kingdom) July 15th, 2021 (Wide), released as На игле (Russia (CIS)) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 25th, 1998 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Franchise: | Trainspotting |
| Comparisons: | vs. Mud Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Narcotics, Addiction, Voiceover/Narration, Non-Chronological, Death of a Son or Daughter, Hallucinations, Life Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Channel 4, Figment Films, Noel Gay Motion Picture Company |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest 20th Weekend Limited Release | 99 | $83,202 | Nov 29, 1996 | 136 |
| Top 1996 Theater Average | 9 | $32,834 | Jul 19, 1996 | 3 |
| Never Wide Domestic | 47 | $16,501,785 | Jul 19, 1996 | 0 |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
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September 13th, 2011
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Trainspotting came out 15 years ago and while it cost just over $3 million to make, and just $750,000 for the U.S. distribution rights, it earned amazing reviews and pulled in more than $16 million during its limited release. However, can the film still have the same effect it did when it was first released?
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1996 | 21 | $262,673 | 8 | $32,834 | $262,673 | 1 | |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 18 | $781,615 | +198% | 38 | $20,569 | $1,224,004 | 2 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 14 | $1,402,441 | +79% | 191 | $7,343 | $3,201,141 | 3 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 13 | $1,328,242 | -5% | 357 | $3,721 | $5,534,070 | 4 |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 18 | $1,006,633 | -24% | 357 | $2,820 | $7,572,009 | 5 |
| Aug 23, 1996 | 20 | $911,586 | -9% | 357 | $2,553 | $9,277,145 | 6 |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 22 | $967,083 | +6% | 297 | $3,256 | $10,915,981 | 7 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 16 | $772,039 | -20% | 340 | $2,271 | $12,021,735 | 8 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 20 | $617,087 | -20% | 332 | $1,859 | $13,027,053 | 9 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 18 | $492,733 | -20% | 330 | $1,493 | $13,833,741 | 10 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 19 | $423,139 | -14% | 335 | $1,263 | $14,526,392 | 11 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 23 | $291,917 | -31% | 248 | $1,177 | $15,034,290 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 25 | $264,734 | -9% | 218 | $1,214 | $15,458,787 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 32 | $134,738 | -49% | 169 | $797 | $15,680,997 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 36 | $100,278 | -26% | 134 | $748 | $15,848,534 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 37 | $91,670 | -9% | 122 | $751 | $16,003,122 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 43 | $81,416 | -11% | 91 | $895 | $16,128,393 | 17 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | 36 | $90,103 | 161 | $560 | $16,315,334 | 19 | |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 36 | $83,202 | -8% | 87 | $956 | $16,425,298 | 20 |
| Dec 6, 1996 | 49 | $25,659 | -69% | 48 | $535 | $16,479,171 | 21 |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 51 | $0 | -100% | 0 | $16,501,000 | 22 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1996 | 21 | $442,389 | 8 | $55,299 | $442,389 | 1 | |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 18 | $1,356,311 | +207% | 38 | $35,692 | $1,798,700 | 2 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 12 | $2,407,128 | +77% | 191 | $12,603 | $4,205,828 | 3 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 12 | $2,359,548 | -2% | 357 | $6,609 | $6,565,376 | 4 |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 19 | $1,800,183 | -24% | 357 | $5,043 | $8,365,559 | 5 |
| Aug 23, 1996 | 17 | $1,583,339 | -12% | 357 | $4,435 | $9,948,898 | 6 |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 21 | $1,300,798 | -18% | 297 | $4,380 | $11,249,696 | 7 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 15 | $1,160,270 | -11% | 340 | $3,413 | $12,409,966 | 8 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 19 | $931,042 | -20% | 332 | $2,804 | $13,341,008 | 9 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 17 | $762,245 | -18% | 330 | $2,310 | $14,103,253 | 10 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 17 | $639,120 | -16% | 335 | $1,908 | $14,742,373 | 11 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 23 | $451,680 | -29% | 248 | $1,821 | $15,194,053 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 24 | $352,206 | -22% | 218 | $1,616 | $15,546,259 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 29 | $201,997 | -43% | 169 | $1,195 | $15,748,256 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 30 | $163,196 | -19% | 134 | $1,218 | $15,911,452 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 35 | $135,525 | -17% | 122 | $1,111 | $16,046,977 | 16 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | 32 | $116,865 | 161 | $726 | $16,342,096 | 19 | |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 34 | $111,416 | -5% | 87 | $1,281 | $16,453,512 | 20 |
| Dec 6, 1996 | 40 | $47,488 | -57% | 48 | $989 | $16,501,000 | 21 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5/16/1996 | $0 | 0 | 43 | 97 | $744,080 | 5/27/2024 |
| New Zealand | 3/11/2021 | $2,935 | 6 | 6 | 13 | $3,235 | 10/19/2022 |
| Russia (CIS) | 7/15/2021 | $54,544 | 204 | 204 | 374 | $158,091 | 10/20/2022 |
| United Kingdom | 1/13/2017 | $900 | 1 | 158 | 399 | $191,373 | 9/18/2024 |
| Rest of World | $53,950,371 | ||||||
| International Total | $55,047,150 | 9/18/2024 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,891 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,386 | $55,047,150 |
| Top 1996 Movies at the International Box Office | 26 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 301-400) | 385 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,474 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) | 819 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) | 311 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) | 453 | $55,047,150 |
| All Time International Box Office for Miramax Movies | 28 | $55,047,150 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,430 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,871 | $71,548,935 |
| Top 1996 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 35 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 501-600) | 503 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,989 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,139 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) | 388 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) | 699 | $71,548,935 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Miramax Movies | 32 | $71,548,935 |