An American Tail (1986) - Financial Information
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $47,483,002 | Details |
| Home Market Performance | ||
| Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales | $707,629 | Details |
| Total Est. Domestic Video Sales | $707,629 | |
| Further financial details... |
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,234,446 (11.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.41 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,246 opening theaters/1,249 max. theaters, 9.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $137,283,192 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,992 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,274 | $47,483,002 |
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: | November 21st, 1986 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | March 4th, 2014 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | G |
| Running Time: | 80 minutes |
| Franchise: | American Tail |
| Comparisons: | vs. Mulan Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Family Adventure, Immigration, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Bigotry, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Set in Russia, 1880s, Jewish |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Hand Animation |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amblin Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 386 | $7,585,562 | Jan 2, 1987 | 45 |
| Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 336 | $8,911,088 | Dec 26, 1986 | 38 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day) | 207 | $7,412,815 | Nov 28, 1986 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 128 | $21,958,712 | Nov 28, 1986 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) | 239 | $7,412,815 | Nov 28, 1986 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 149 | $18,302,257 | Nov 28, 1986 | 10 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Animated Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 204 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,992 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,169 | $137,283,192 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,529 | $47,483,002 |
| Top 1986 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 16 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 915 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Hand Animation Movies | 42 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) | 240 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 401-500) | 429 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for G Movies | 92 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) | 269 | $47,483,002 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1986 | 2 | $5,234,446 | 1,246 | $4,201 | $5,234,446 | 1 | |
| Nov 28, 1986 | 2 | $7,412,815 | +42% | 1,249 | $5,935 | $14,954,138 | 2 |
| Dec 5, 1986 | 3 | $4,019,890 | -46% | 1,249 | $3,218 | $20,237,639 | 3 |
| Dec 12, 1986 | 5 | $2,613,420 | -35% | 1,196 | $2,185 | $23,672,203 | 4 |
| Dec 19, 1986 | 9 | $1,932,665 | -26% | 1,126 | $1,716 | $26,292,623 | 5 |
| Dec 26, 1986 | 9 | $3,008,200 | +56% | 1,157 | $2,600 | $31,161,522 | 6 |
| Jan 2, 1987 | 9 | $2,698,775 | -10% | 1,160 | $2,327 | $37,195,596 | 7 |
| Jan 9, 1987 | 14 | $1,167,882 | -57% | 992 | $1,177 | $38,661,348 | 8 |
| Jan 16, 1987 | 16 | $1,010,470 | -13% | 969 | $1,043 | $39,895,803 | 9 |
| Jan 23, 1987 | 14 | $698,275 | -31% | 913 | $765 | $41,005,238 | 10 |
| Jan 30, 1987 | 17 | $666,775 | -5% | 808 | $825 | $41,812,993 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1986 | 2 | $7,541,323 | 1,246 | $6,052 | $7,541,323 | 1 | |
| Nov 28, 1986 | 3 | $8,676,426 | +15% | 1,249 | $6,947 | $16,217,749 | 2 |
| Dec 5, 1986 | 4 | $4,841,034 | -44% | 1,249 | $3,876 | $21,058,783 | 3 |
| Dec 12, 1986 | 5 | $3,301,175 | -32% | 1,196 | $2,760 | $24,359,958 | 4 |
| Dec 19, 1986 | 8 | $3,793,364 | +15% | 1,126 | $3,369 | $28,153,322 | 5 |
| Dec 26, 1986 | 9 | $6,343,499 | +67% | 1,157 | $5,483 | $34,496,821 | 6 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Animated Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 320 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,274 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,620 | $47,483,002 |
| Top 1986 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 16 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,604 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Hand Animation Movies | 65 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) | 321 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 501-600) | 599 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for G Movies (Rank 101-200) | 117 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) | 372 | $47,483,002 |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,234,446 (11.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.41 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,246 opening theaters/1,249 max. theaters, 9.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $137,283,192 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,992 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,274 | $47,483,002 |
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: | November 21st, 1986 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | March 4th, 2014 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | G |
| Running Time: | 80 minutes |
| Franchise: | American Tail |
| Comparisons: | vs. Mulan Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Family Adventure, Immigration, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Bigotry, Set in New York City, Set in New York, Set in Russia, 1880s, Jewish |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Hand Animation |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Amblin Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 386 | $7,585,562 | Jan 2, 1987 | 45 |
| Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 336 | $8,911,088 | Dec 26, 1986 | 38 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day) | 207 | $7,412,815 | Nov 28, 1986 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 128 | $21,958,712 | Nov 28, 1986 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day) | 239 | $7,412,815 | Nov 28, 1986 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 149 | $18,302,257 | Nov 28, 1986 | 10 |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
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 Animated Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 204 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,992 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,169 | $137,283,192 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,529 | $47,483,002 |
| Top 1986 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 16 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 915 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Hand Animation Movies | 42 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) | 240 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 401-500) | 429 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for G Movies | 92 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 201-300) | 269 | $47,483,002 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1986 | 2 | $5,234,446 | 1,246 | $4,201 | $5,234,446 | 1 | |
| Nov 28, 1986 | 2 | $7,412,815 | +42% | 1,249 | $5,935 | $14,954,138 | 2 |
| Dec 5, 1986 | 3 | $4,019,890 | -46% | 1,249 | $3,218 | $20,237,639 | 3 |
| Dec 12, 1986 | 5 | $2,613,420 | -35% | 1,196 | $2,185 | $23,672,203 | 4 |
| Dec 19, 1986 | 9 | $1,932,665 | -26% | 1,126 | $1,716 | $26,292,623 | 5 |
| Dec 26, 1986 | 9 | $3,008,200 | +56% | 1,157 | $2,600 | $31,161,522 | 6 |
| Jan 2, 1987 | 9 | $2,698,775 | -10% | 1,160 | $2,327 | $37,195,596 | 7 |
| Jan 9, 1987 | 14 | $1,167,882 | -57% | 992 | $1,177 | $38,661,348 | 8 |
| Jan 16, 1987 | 16 | $1,010,470 | -13% | 969 | $1,043 | $39,895,803 | 9 |
| Jan 23, 1987 | 14 | $698,275 | -31% | 913 | $765 | $41,005,238 | 10 |
| Jan 30, 1987 | 17 | $666,775 | -5% | 808 | $825 | $41,812,993 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1986 | 2 | $7,541,323 | 1,246 | $6,052 | $7,541,323 | 1 | |
| Nov 28, 1986 | 3 | $8,676,426 | +15% | 1,249 | $6,947 | $16,217,749 | 2 |
| Dec 5, 1986 | 4 | $4,841,034 | -44% | 1,249 | $3,876 | $21,058,783 | 3 |
| Dec 12, 1986 | 5 | $3,301,175 | -32% | 1,196 | $2,760 | $24,359,958 | 4 |
| Dec 19, 1986 | 8 | $3,793,364 | +15% | 1,126 | $3,369 | $28,153,322 | 5 |
| Dec 26, 1986 | 9 | $6,343,499 | +67% | 1,157 | $5,483 | $34,496,821 | 6 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Animated Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 320 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,274 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,620 | $47,483,002 |
| Top 1986 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 16 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,604 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Hand Animation Movies | 65 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) | 321 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Adventure Movies (Rank 501-600) | 599 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for G Movies (Rank 101-200) | 117 | $47,483,002 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 301-400) | 372 | $47,483,002 |