La Bamba (1987) - Financial Information
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,651,990 (10.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $6,500,000 (worldwide box office is 8.3 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,251 opening theaters/1,251 max. theaters, 10.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $149,473,701 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,733 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,978 | $54,215,416 |
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 24th, 1987 (Wide) by Sony Pictures April 16th, 2021 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events |
| Video Release: | April 6th, 1999 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Gracie Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Biography, Rock 'n' Roll, Biographical Drama |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures, New Vision |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 197 | $10,463,788 | Sep 4, 1987 | 45 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,733 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,037 | $149,473,701 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,306 | $54,215,416 |
| Top 1987 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 14 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies | 71 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,394 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 101-200) | 103 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) | 243 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 701-800) | 721 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) | 232 | $54,215,416 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1987 | 5 | $5,651,990 | 1,251 | $4,518 | $5,698,884 | 1 | |
| Jul 31, 1987 | 3 | $5,187,778 | -8% | 1,249 | $4,154 | $14,377,467 | 2 |
| Aug 7, 1987 | 4 | $4,481,433 | -14% | 1,183 | $3,788 | $21,980,663 | 3 |
| Aug 14, 1987 | 5 | $3,633,080 | -19% | 1,060 | $3,427 | $28,126,620 | 4 |
| Aug 21, 1987 | 7 | $3,315,634 | -9% | 1,105 | $3,001 | $33,351,578 | 5 |
| Aug 28, 1987 | 8 | $2,637,528 | -20% | 1,093 | $2,413 | $37,604,290 | 6 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 5 | $3,722,785 | +41% | 1,180 | $3,155 | $42,433,770 | 7 |
| Sep 11, 1987 | 5 | $2,194,731 | -41% | 1,192 | $1,841 | $45,077,268 | 8 |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 8 | $1,788,161 | -19% | 1,059 | $1,689 | $47,415,888 | 9 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 7 | $1,480,319 | -17% | 1,011 | $1,464 | $49,240,819 | 10 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 9 | $1,080,736 | -27% | 887 | $1,218 | $50,599,842 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 12 | $776,459 | 710 | $1,094 | $52,678,820 | 13 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1987 | 4 | $9,142,795 | 1,251 | $7,308 | $9,189,689 | 1 | |
| Jul 31, 1987 | 3 | $8,309,541 | -9% | 1,249 | $6,653 | $17,499,230 | 2 |
| Aug 7, 1987 | 4 | $6,994,310 | -16% | 1,183 | $5,912 | $24,493,540 | 3 |
| Aug 14, 1987 | 5 | $5,542,404 | -21% | 1,060 | $5,229 | $30,035,944 | 4 |
| Aug 21, 1987 | 6 | $4,930,818 | -11% | 1,105 | $4,462 | $34,966,762 | 5 |
| Aug 28, 1987 | 8 | $3,744,223 | -24% | 1,093 | $3,426 | $38,710,985 | 6 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 6 | $4,171,552 | +11% | 1,180 | $3,535 | $42,882,537 | 7 |
| Sep 11, 1987 | 5 | $2,745,190 | -34% | 1,192 | $2,303 | $45,627,727 | 8 |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 8 | $2,132,773 | -22% | 1,059 | $2,014 | $47,760,500 | 9 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 7 | $1,758,606 | -18% | 1,011 | $1,739 | $49,519,106 | 10 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,978 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,354 | $54,215,416 |
| Top 1987 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 16 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 101-200) | 155 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,495 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 201-300) | 201 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 501-600) | 531 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,072 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) | 353 | $54,215,416 |
Leading Cast
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: | $5,651,990 (10.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $6,500,000 (worldwide box office is 8.3 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,251 opening theaters/1,251 max. theaters, 10.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $149,473,701 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,733 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,978 | $54,215,416 |
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 24th, 1987 (Wide) by Sony Pictures April 16th, 2021 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events |
| Video Release: | April 6th, 1999 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Gracie Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Biography, Rock 'n' Roll, Biographical Drama |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures, New Vision |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 197 | $10,463,788 | Sep 4, 1987 | 45 |
Leading Cast
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 Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,733 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,037 | $149,473,701 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,306 | $54,215,416 |
| Top 1987 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 14 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies | 71 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,394 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 101-200) | 103 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 201-300) | 243 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 701-800) | 721 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) | 232 | $54,215,416 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1987 | 5 | $5,651,990 | 1,251 | $4,518 | $5,698,884 | 1 | |
| Jul 31, 1987 | 3 | $5,187,778 | -8% | 1,249 | $4,154 | $14,377,467 | 2 |
| Aug 7, 1987 | 4 | $4,481,433 | -14% | 1,183 | $3,788 | $21,980,663 | 3 |
| Aug 14, 1987 | 5 | $3,633,080 | -19% | 1,060 | $3,427 | $28,126,620 | 4 |
| Aug 21, 1987 | 7 | $3,315,634 | -9% | 1,105 | $3,001 | $33,351,578 | 5 |
| Aug 28, 1987 | 8 | $2,637,528 | -20% | 1,093 | $2,413 | $37,604,290 | 6 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 5 | $3,722,785 | +41% | 1,180 | $3,155 | $42,433,770 | 7 |
| Sep 11, 1987 | 5 | $2,194,731 | -41% | 1,192 | $1,841 | $45,077,268 | 8 |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 8 | $1,788,161 | -19% | 1,059 | $1,689 | $47,415,888 | 9 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 7 | $1,480,319 | -17% | 1,011 | $1,464 | $49,240,819 | 10 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 9 | $1,080,736 | -27% | 887 | $1,218 | $50,599,842 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 12 | $776,459 | 710 | $1,094 | $52,678,820 | 13 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1987 | 4 | $9,142,795 | 1,251 | $7,308 | $9,189,689 | 1 | |
| Jul 31, 1987 | 3 | $8,309,541 | -9% | 1,249 | $6,653 | $17,499,230 | 2 |
| Aug 7, 1987 | 4 | $6,994,310 | -16% | 1,183 | $5,912 | $24,493,540 | 3 |
| Aug 14, 1987 | 5 | $5,542,404 | -21% | 1,060 | $5,229 | $30,035,944 | 4 |
| Aug 21, 1987 | 6 | $4,930,818 | -11% | 1,105 | $4,462 | $34,966,762 | 5 |
| Aug 28, 1987 | 8 | $3,744,223 | -24% | 1,093 | $3,426 | $38,710,985 | 6 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 6 | $4,171,552 | +11% | 1,180 | $3,535 | $42,882,537 | 7 |
| Sep 11, 1987 | 5 | $2,745,190 | -34% | 1,192 | $2,303 | $45,627,727 | 8 |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 8 | $2,132,773 | -22% | 1,059 | $2,014 | $47,760,500 | 9 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 7 | $1,758,606 | -18% | 1,011 | $1,739 | $49,519,106 | 10 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,978 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,354 | $54,215,416 |
| Top 1987 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 16 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 101-200) | 155 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,495 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 201-300) | 201 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 501-600) | 531 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,072 | $54,215,416 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) | 353 | $54,215,416 |