Basic Instinct (1992) - Financial Information
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $117,727,224 | Details |
| International Box Office | $234,972,773 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $352,699,997 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $15,129,385 (12.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 33.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,567 opening theaters/1,884 max. theaters, 13.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $305,807,094 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 640 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 416 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 458 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) | 112 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies | 52 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies | 61 | $352,699,997 |
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 20th, 1992 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | May 14th, 1992 (Wide) (Australia)
June 6th, 1992 (Wide), released as Basic Instinct (氷の微笑) (Japan) December 9th, 1994 (Wide), released as Esminis instinktas (Lithuania) March 18th, 2021 (Wide) (South Korea) July 29th, 2021 (Wide), released as Основной инстинкт (Russia (CIS)) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | August 27th, 1997 by Live / Artisan |
| MPAA Rating: | R for strong violence and sensuality, and for drug use and language. |
| Running Time: | 128 minutes |
| Franchise: | Basic Instinct |
| Comparisons: | vs. Basic Instinct 2 Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Film Noir, Erotic Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | France, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest Domestic 22nd Weekend | 68 | $631,800 | Aug 14, 1992 | 150 |
| Biggest Domestic 10th Weekend | 94 | $3,215,557 | May 22, 1992 | 66 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 228 | $8,515,415 | May 22, 1992 | 66 |
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) | 141 | $6,653,950 | Apr 17, 1992 | 31 |
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 89 | $17,620,937 | Apr 17, 1992 | 31 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 640 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 326 | $305,807,094 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 409 | $117,727,224 |
| Top 1992 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 9 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 201-300) | 267 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) | 425 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) | 206 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies | 30 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) | 112 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies | 78 | $117,727,224 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1992 | 1 | $15,129,385 | 1,567 | $9,655 | $15,129,385 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 2 | $13,204,200 | -13% | 1,770 | $7,460 | $34,719,110 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1992 | 2 | $10,115,406 | -23% | 1,806 | $5,601 | $49,116,146 | 3 |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 2 | $7,847,500 | -22% | 1,825 | $4,300 | $60,093,444 | 4 |
| Apr 17, 1992 | 1 | $6,653,950 | -15% | 1,823 | $3,650 | $70,005,019 | 5 |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 1 | $5,355,420 | -20% | 1,866 | $2,870 | $77,976,444 | 6 |
| May 1, 1992 | 1 | $4,042,740 | -25% | 1,846 | $2,190 | $83,605,244 | 7 |
| May 8, 1992 | 1 | $4,012,920 | -1% | 1,884 | $2,130 | $89,148,498 | 8 |
| May 15, 1992 | 2 | $3,044,895 | -24% | 1,851 | $1,645 | $93,721,689 | 9 |
| May 22, 1992 | 5 | $3,215,557 | +6% | 1,600 | $2,010 | $98,223,691 | 10 |
| May 29, 1992 | 6 | $2,345,436 | -27% | 1,524 | $1,539 | $101,378,802 | 11 |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 8 | $1,509,950 | -36% | 1,313 | $1,150 | $103,845,824 | 12 |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 9 | $1,108,665 | -27% | 1,041 | $1,065 | $105,695,021 | 13 |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 10 | $951,125 | -14% | 875 | $1,087 | $107,273,896 | 14 |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 11 | $792,189 | -17% | 801 | $989 | $108,648,808 | 15 |
| Jul 3, 1992 | 13 | $562,886 | -29% | 653 | $862 | $109,651,445 | 16 |
| Aug 14, 1992 | 17 | $631,800 | 648 | $975 | $115,154,129 | 22 | |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 22 | $354,468 | -44% | 436 | $813 | $115,881,197 | 23 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1992 | 1 | $21,514,910 | 1,567 | $13,730 | $21,514,910 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 2 | $17,485,830 | -19% | 1,770 | $9,879 | $39,000,740 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1992 | 1 | $13,245,204 | -24% | 1,806 | $7,334 | $52,245,944 | 3 |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 2 | $11,105,125 | -16% | 1,825 | $6,085 | $63,351,069 | 4 |
| Apr 17, 1992 | 1 | $9,269,955 | -17% | 1,823 | $5,085 | $72,621,024 | 5 |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 1 | $6,941,480 | -25% | 1,866 | $3,720 | $79,562,504 | 6 |
| May 1, 1992 | 1 | $5,573,074 | -20% | 1,846 | $3,019 | $85,135,578 | 7 |
| May 8, 1992 | 1 | $5,541,216 | -1% | 1,884 | $2,941 | $90,676,794 | 8 |
| May 15, 1992 | 2 | $4,331,340 | -22% | 1,851 | $2,340 | $95,008,134 | 9 |
| May 22, 1992 | 5 | $4,025,232 | -7% | 1,600 | $2,516 | $99,033,366 | 10 |
| May 29, 1992 | 6 | $3,302,508 | -18% | 1,524 | $2,167 | $102,335,874 | 11 |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 8 | $2,250,482 | -32% | 1,313 | $1,714 | $104,586,356 | 12 |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 10 | $1,736,415 | -23% | 1,041 | $1,668 | $106,322,771 | 13 |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 9 | $1,533,848 | -12% | 875 | $1,753 | $107,856,619 | 14 |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 10 | $1,231,940 | -20% | 801 | $1,538 | $109,088,559 | 15 |
| Aug 14, 1992 | 16 | $1,004,400 | 648 | $1,550 | $115,526,729 | 22 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5/14/1992 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Japan | 6/6/1992 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Lithuania | 12/9/1994 | $0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | $2,080 | 2/16/2022 |
| New Zealand | 10/13/2022 | $210 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $393 | 4/22/2024 |
| Russia (CIS) | 7/29/2021 | $57,943 | 197 | 197 | 328 | $156,604 | 10/20/2022 |
| South Korea | 3/18/2021 | $3,018 | 30 | 30 | 30 | $9,224 | 3/24/2021 |
| Rest of World | $234,804,472 | ||||||
| International Total | $234,972,773 | 4/22/2024 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 416 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 220 | $234,972,773 |
| Top 1992 Movies at the International Box Office | 3 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 101-200) | 177 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) | 237 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies | 100 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies | 12 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies | 52 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies | 42 | $234,972,773 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 458 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 249 | $352,699,997 |
| Top 1992 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 4 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 101-200) | 184 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) | 266 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) | 102 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies | 18 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies | 61 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies | 41 | $352,699,997 |
Leading Cast
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $15,129,385 (12.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 33.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,567 opening theaters/1,884 max. theaters, 13.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $305,807,094 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 640 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 416 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 458 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) | 112 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies | 52 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies | 61 | $352,699,997 |
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 20th, 1992 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | May 14th, 1992 (Wide) (Australia)
June 6th, 1992 (Wide), released as Basic Instinct (氷の微笑) (Japan) December 9th, 1994 (Wide), released as Esminis instinktas (Lithuania) March 18th, 2021 (Wide) (South Korea) July 29th, 2021 (Wide), released as Основной инстинкт (Russia (CIS)) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | August 27th, 1997 by Live / Artisan |
| MPAA Rating: | R for strong violence and sensuality, and for drug use and language. |
| Running Time: | 128 minutes |
| Franchise: | Basic Instinct |
| Comparisons: | vs. Basic Instinct 2 Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Film Noir, Erotic Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | France, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest Domestic 22nd Weekend | 68 | $631,800 | Aug 14, 1992 | 150 |
| Biggest Domestic 10th Weekend | 94 | $3,215,557 | May 22, 1992 | 66 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 228 | $8,515,415 | May 22, 1992 | 66 |
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) | 141 | $6,653,950 | Apr 17, 1992 | 31 |
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 89 | $17,620,937 | Apr 17, 1992 | 31 |
Leading Cast
Uncategorized
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 640 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 326 | $305,807,094 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 409 | $117,727,224 |
| Top 1992 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 9 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 201-300) | 267 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) | 425 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) | 206 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies | 30 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) | 112 | $117,727,224 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies | 78 | $117,727,224 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1992 | 1 | $15,129,385 | 1,567 | $9,655 | $15,129,385 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 2 | $13,204,200 | -13% | 1,770 | $7,460 | $34,719,110 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1992 | 2 | $10,115,406 | -23% | 1,806 | $5,601 | $49,116,146 | 3 |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 2 | $7,847,500 | -22% | 1,825 | $4,300 | $60,093,444 | 4 |
| Apr 17, 1992 | 1 | $6,653,950 | -15% | 1,823 | $3,650 | $70,005,019 | 5 |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 1 | $5,355,420 | -20% | 1,866 | $2,870 | $77,976,444 | 6 |
| May 1, 1992 | 1 | $4,042,740 | -25% | 1,846 | $2,190 | $83,605,244 | 7 |
| May 8, 1992 | 1 | $4,012,920 | -1% | 1,884 | $2,130 | $89,148,498 | 8 |
| May 15, 1992 | 2 | $3,044,895 | -24% | 1,851 | $1,645 | $93,721,689 | 9 |
| May 22, 1992 | 5 | $3,215,557 | +6% | 1,600 | $2,010 | $98,223,691 | 10 |
| May 29, 1992 | 6 | $2,345,436 | -27% | 1,524 | $1,539 | $101,378,802 | 11 |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 8 | $1,509,950 | -36% | 1,313 | $1,150 | $103,845,824 | 12 |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 9 | $1,108,665 | -27% | 1,041 | $1,065 | $105,695,021 | 13 |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 10 | $951,125 | -14% | 875 | $1,087 | $107,273,896 | 14 |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 11 | $792,189 | -17% | 801 | $989 | $108,648,808 | 15 |
| Jul 3, 1992 | 13 | $562,886 | -29% | 653 | $862 | $109,651,445 | 16 |
| Aug 14, 1992 | 17 | $631,800 | 648 | $975 | $115,154,129 | 22 | |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 22 | $354,468 | -44% | 436 | $813 | $115,881,197 | 23 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1992 | 1 | $21,514,910 | 1,567 | $13,730 | $21,514,910 | 1 | |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 2 | $17,485,830 | -19% | 1,770 | $9,879 | $39,000,740 | 2 |
| Apr 3, 1992 | 1 | $13,245,204 | -24% | 1,806 | $7,334 | $52,245,944 | 3 |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 2 | $11,105,125 | -16% | 1,825 | $6,085 | $63,351,069 | 4 |
| Apr 17, 1992 | 1 | $9,269,955 | -17% | 1,823 | $5,085 | $72,621,024 | 5 |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 1 | $6,941,480 | -25% | 1,866 | $3,720 | $79,562,504 | 6 |
| May 1, 1992 | 1 | $5,573,074 | -20% | 1,846 | $3,019 | $85,135,578 | 7 |
| May 8, 1992 | 1 | $5,541,216 | -1% | 1,884 | $2,941 | $90,676,794 | 8 |
| May 15, 1992 | 2 | $4,331,340 | -22% | 1,851 | $2,340 | $95,008,134 | 9 |
| May 22, 1992 | 5 | $4,025,232 | -7% | 1,600 | $2,516 | $99,033,366 | 10 |
| May 29, 1992 | 6 | $3,302,508 | -18% | 1,524 | $2,167 | $102,335,874 | 11 |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 8 | $2,250,482 | -32% | 1,313 | $1,714 | $104,586,356 | 12 |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 10 | $1,736,415 | -23% | 1,041 | $1,668 | $106,322,771 | 13 |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 9 | $1,533,848 | -12% | 875 | $1,753 | $107,856,619 | 14 |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 10 | $1,231,940 | -20% | 801 | $1,538 | $109,088,559 | 15 |
| Aug 14, 1992 | 16 | $1,004,400 | 648 | $1,550 | $115,526,729 | 22 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5/14/1992 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Japan | 6/6/1992 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Lithuania | 12/9/1994 | $0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | $2,080 | 2/16/2022 |
| New Zealand | 10/13/2022 | $210 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $393 | 4/22/2024 |
| Russia (CIS) | 7/29/2021 | $57,943 | 197 | 197 | 328 | $156,604 | 10/20/2022 |
| South Korea | 3/18/2021 | $3,018 | 30 | 30 | 30 | $9,224 | 3/24/2021 |
| Rest of World | $234,804,472 | ||||||
| International Total | $234,972,773 | 4/22/2024 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 416 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 220 | $234,972,773 |
| Top 1992 Movies at the International Box Office | 3 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 101-200) | 177 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) | 237 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies | 100 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies | 12 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies | 52 | $234,972,773 |
| All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies | 42 | $234,972,773 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 458 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 249 | $352,699,997 |
| Top 1992 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 4 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 101-200) | 184 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 201-300) | 266 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) | 102 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies | 18 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies | 61 | $352,699,997 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies | 41 | $352,699,997 |