Body Heat (1981) - Financial Information
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $24,058,000 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,803 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $24,060,803 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $564,593 (2.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 34 opening theaters/814 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $93,289,646 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,475 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 29,101-29,200) | 29,172 | $2,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,056 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,201 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,998 | $2,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,558 | $24,060,803 |
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: | August 28th, 1981 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| International Releases: | May 23rd, 2024 (Limited) (South Korea) |
| Video Release: | November 19th, 1997 by Warner Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 113 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Drive Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Surprise Twist, Film Noir, Erotic Thriller, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Mistaken Identity, Infidelity |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 270 | $6,620,640 | Oct 9, 1981 | 45 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,475 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,846 | $93,289,646 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,855 | $24,058,000 |
| Top 1981 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 32 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,721 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,033 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,815 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) | 325 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,201 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 501-600) | 532 | $24,058,000 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1981 | 11 | $564,593 | 34 | $16,606 | $564,593 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 1981 | 12 | $712,208 | +26% | 34 | $20,947 | $1,584,997 | 2 |
| Sep 11, 1981 | 8 | $376,791 | -47% | 34 | $11,082 | $2,123,244 | 3 |
| Sep 18, 1981 | 2 | $3,027,895 | +704% | 764 | $3,963 | $5,327,189 | 4 |
| Sep 25, 1981 | 5 | $2,186,458 | -28% | 814 | $2,686 | $8,629,339 | 5 |
| Oct 2, 1981 | 5 | $2,093,285 | -4% | 747 | $2,802 | $11,563,489 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 1981 | 7 | $1,674,739 | -20% | 755 | $2,218 | $14,193,846 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 1981 | 9 | $1,295,365 | -23% | 636 | $2,037 | $15,908,157 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 1981 | 10 | $672,518 | 476 | $1,413 | $18,666,092 | 10 | |
| Nov 6, 1981 | 8 | $876,546 | +30% | 532 | $1,648 | $19,889,623 | 11 |
| Nov 13, 1981 | 12 | $700,294 | -20% | 451 | $1,553 | $20,963,171 | 12 |
| Nov 20, 1981 | 8 | $576,164 | -18% | 387 | $1,489 | $21,789,750 | 13 |
| Nov 27, 1981 | 6 | $714,777 | +24% | 348 | $2,054 | $22,820,617 | 14 |
| Dec 4, 1981 | 8 | $488,921 | -32% | 436 | $1,121 | $23,496,500 | 15 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1981 | 12 | $872,789 | 34 | $25,670 | $872,789 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 1981 | 8 | $873,664 | n/c | 34 | $25,696 | $1,746,453 | 2 |
| Sep 11, 1981 | 7 | $552,841 | -37% | 34 | $16,260 | $2,299,294 | 3 |
| Sep 18, 1981 | 1 | $4,143,587 | +650% | 764 | $5,424 | $6,442,881 | 4 |
| Sep 25, 1981 | 5 | $3,027,323 | -27% | 814 | $3,719 | $9,470,204 | 5 |
| Oct 2, 1981 | 5 | $3,048,903 | +1% | 747 | $4,082 | $12,519,107 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 1981 | 8 | $2,093,685 | -31% | 755 | $2,773 | $14,612,792 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 1981 | 6 | $1,019,503 | 476 | $2,142 | $19,013,077 | 10 | |
| Nov 6, 1981 | 6 | $1,249,800 | +23% | 532 | $2,349 | $20,262,877 | 11 |
| Nov 13, 1981 | 7 | $950,709 | -24% | 451 | $2,108 | $21,213,586 | 12 |
| Nov 20, 1981 | 6 | $892,254 | -6% | 387 | $2,306 | $22,105,840 | 13 |
| Nov 27, 1981 | 5 | $901,739 | +1% | 348 | $2,591 | $23,007,579 | 14 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 5/23/2024 | $1,029 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $2,803 | 5/29/2024 |
| International Total | $2,803 | 5/29/2024 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,056 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) | 4,248 | $24,060,803 |
| Top 1981 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 35 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,608 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,392 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,651 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 401-500) | 460 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,558 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 501-600) | 584 | $24,060,803 |
Leading Cast
Supporting Cast
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For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $564,593 (2.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 34 opening theaters/814 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $93,289,646 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,475 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 29,101-29,200) | 29,172 | $2,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,056 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,201 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,998 | $2,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,558 | $24,060,803 |
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: | August 28th, 1981 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| International Releases: | May 23rd, 2024 (Limited) (South Korea) |
| Video Release: | November 19th, 1997 by Warner Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 113 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Drive Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Surprise Twist, Film Noir, Erotic Thriller, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Mistaken Identity, Infidelity |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 270 | $6,620,640 | Oct 9, 1981 | 45 |
Leading Cast
Supporting 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 3,401-3,500) | 3,475 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,846 | $93,289,646 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,855 | $24,058,000 |
| Top 1981 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 32 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,721 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,033 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,815 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) | 325 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,201 | $24,058,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 501-600) | 532 | $24,058,000 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1981 | 11 | $564,593 | 34 | $16,606 | $564,593 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 1981 | 12 | $712,208 | +26% | 34 | $20,947 | $1,584,997 | 2 |
| Sep 11, 1981 | 8 | $376,791 | -47% | 34 | $11,082 | $2,123,244 | 3 |
| Sep 18, 1981 | 2 | $3,027,895 | +704% | 764 | $3,963 | $5,327,189 | 4 |
| Sep 25, 1981 | 5 | $2,186,458 | -28% | 814 | $2,686 | $8,629,339 | 5 |
| Oct 2, 1981 | 5 | $2,093,285 | -4% | 747 | $2,802 | $11,563,489 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 1981 | 7 | $1,674,739 | -20% | 755 | $2,218 | $14,193,846 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 1981 | 9 | $1,295,365 | -23% | 636 | $2,037 | $15,908,157 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 1981 | 10 | $672,518 | 476 | $1,413 | $18,666,092 | 10 | |
| Nov 6, 1981 | 8 | $876,546 | +30% | 532 | $1,648 | $19,889,623 | 11 |
| Nov 13, 1981 | 12 | $700,294 | -20% | 451 | $1,553 | $20,963,171 | 12 |
| Nov 20, 1981 | 8 | $576,164 | -18% | 387 | $1,489 | $21,789,750 | 13 |
| Nov 27, 1981 | 6 | $714,777 | +24% | 348 | $2,054 | $22,820,617 | 14 |
| Dec 4, 1981 | 8 | $488,921 | -32% | 436 | $1,121 | $23,496,500 | 15 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1981 | 12 | $872,789 | 34 | $25,670 | $872,789 | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 1981 | 8 | $873,664 | n/c | 34 | $25,696 | $1,746,453 | 2 |
| Sep 11, 1981 | 7 | $552,841 | -37% | 34 | $16,260 | $2,299,294 | 3 |
| Sep 18, 1981 | 1 | $4,143,587 | +650% | 764 | $5,424 | $6,442,881 | 4 |
| Sep 25, 1981 | 5 | $3,027,323 | -27% | 814 | $3,719 | $9,470,204 | 5 |
| Oct 2, 1981 | 5 | $3,048,903 | +1% | 747 | $4,082 | $12,519,107 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 1981 | 8 | $2,093,685 | -31% | 755 | $2,773 | $14,612,792 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 1981 | 6 | $1,019,503 | 476 | $2,142 | $19,013,077 | 10 | |
| Nov 6, 1981 | 6 | $1,249,800 | +23% | 532 | $2,349 | $20,262,877 | 11 |
| Nov 13, 1981 | 7 | $950,709 | -24% | 451 | $2,108 | $21,213,586 | 12 |
| Nov 20, 1981 | 6 | $892,254 | -6% | 387 | $2,306 | $22,105,840 | 13 |
| Nov 27, 1981 | 5 | $901,739 | +1% | 348 | $2,591 | $23,007,579 | 14 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 5/23/2024 | $1,029 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $2,803 | 5/29/2024 |
| International Total | $2,803 | 5/29/2024 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,056 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) | 4,248 | $24,060,803 |
| Top 1981 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 35 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,608 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,392 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,651 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 401-500) | 460 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,558 | $24,060,803 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 501-600) | 584 | $24,060,803 |