Breakdown (1997) - Financial Information
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $12,307,128 (24.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $36,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,108 opening theaters/2,348 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $117,802,956 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,897 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,143 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) | 556 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 933 | $50,159,144 |
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: | May 2nd, 1997 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | November 1st, 1998 by Warner Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R for strong violence/terror and language |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Secret in Their Eyes Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Crime Thriller, Kidnap, Ransom |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Paramount Pictures, Dino De Laurentiis, Spelling Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 193 | $5,414,908 | May 23, 1997 | 24 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 182 | $12,965,112 | May 23, 1997 | 24 |
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,897 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,431 | $117,802,956 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,447 | $50,159,144 |
| Top 1997 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 36 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 801-900) | 863 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,550 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) | 870 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) | 149 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) | 556 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) | 251 | $50,159,144 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1997 | 1 | $12,307,128 | 2,108 | $5,838 | $12,307,128 | 1 | |
| May 9, 1997 | 3 | $7,618,238 | -38% | 2,295 | $3,319 | $23,181,708 | 2 |
| May 16, 1997 | 3 | $5,947,444 | -22% | 2,344 | $2,537 | $31,239,767 | 3 |
| May 23, 1997 | 5 | $5,414,908 | -9% | 2,348 | $2,306 | $38,364,346 | 4 |
| May 30, 1997 | 6 | $3,203,522 | -41% | 2,348 | $1,364 | $42,385,487 | 5 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | 9 | $1,757,432 | -45% | 1,865 | $942 | $45,135,887 | 6 |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 10 | $1,017,058 | -42% | 1,571 | $647 | $46,731,303 | 7 |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 14 | $462,266 | -55% | 980 | $472 | $47,682,571 | 8 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 22 | $198,383 | -57% | 551 | $360 | $48,088,033 | 9 |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 27 | $99,975 | -50% | 210 | $476 | $48,273,691 | 10 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 16 | $448,919 | +349% | 603 | $744 | $48,766,259 | 11 |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 17 | $385,202 | -14% | 565 | $682 | $49,425,827 | 12 |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 24 | $228,077 | -41% | 400 | $570 | $49,886,910 | 13 |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 39 | $60,697 | -73% | 203 | $299 | $50,028,517 | 14 |
| Aug 8, 1997 | 50 | $30,021 | -51% | 100 | $300 | $50,091,778 | 15 |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 58 | $18,543 | -38% | 64 | $290 | $50,129,186 | 16 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1997 | - | $133,791 | 980 | $137 | $47,354,096 | 50 | ||
| Jun 21, 1997 | - | $210,457 | +57% | 980 | $215 | $47,564,553 | 51 | |
| Jun 22, 1997 | - | $118,018 | -44% | 980 | $120 | $47,682,571 | 52 | |
| Jun 23, 1997 | - | $43,029 | -64% | 980 | $44 | $47,725,600 | 53 | |
| Jun 24, 1997 | - | $56,521 | +31% | 980 | $58 | $47,782,121 | 54 | |
| Jun 25, 1997 | - | $51,424 | -9% | 980 | $52 | $47,833,545 | 55 | |
| Jun 26, 1997 | - | $56,105 | +9% | 980 | $57 | $47,889,650 | 56 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1997 | 1 | $15,563,470 | 2,108 | $7,383 | $15,563,470 | 1 | |
| May 9, 1997 | 3 | $9,728,853 | -37% | 2,295 | $4,239 | $25,292,323 | 2 |
| May 16, 1997 | 4 | $7,657,115 | -21% | 2,344 | $3,267 | $32,949,438 | 3 |
| May 23, 1997 | 5 | $6,232,527 | -19% | 2,348 | $2,654 | $39,181,965 | 4 |
| May 30, 1997 | 7 | $4,196,490 | -33% | 2,348 | $1,787 | $43,378,455 | 5 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | 9 | $2,335,790 | -44% | 1,865 | $1,252 | $45,714,245 | 6 |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 11 | $1,506,060 | -36% | 1,571 | $959 | $47,220,305 | 7 |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 16 | $669,345 | -56% | 980 | $683 | $47,889,650 | 8 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 22 | $284,066 | -58% | 551 | $516 | $48,173,716 | 9 |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 29 | $143,624 | -49% | 210 | $684 | $48,317,340 | 10 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 16 | $723,285 | +404% | 603 | $1,199 | $49,040,625 | 11 |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 17 | $618,208 | -15% | 565 | $1,094 | $49,658,833 | 12 |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 25 | $308,987 | -50% | 400 | $772 | $49,967,820 | 13 |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 39 | $93,937 | -70% | 203 | $463 | $50,061,757 | 14 |
| Aug 8, 1997 | 50 | $48,886 | -48% | 100 | $489 | $50,110,643 | 15 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,143 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,501 | $50,159,144 |
| Top 1997 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 51 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,540 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,651 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,547 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 201-300) | 282 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 933 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) | 299 | $50,159,144 |
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: | $12,307,128 (24.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $36,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,108 opening theaters/2,348 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $117,802,956 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,897 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,143 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) | 556 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 933 | $50,159,144 |
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: | May 2nd, 1997 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | November 1st, 1998 by Warner Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R for strong violence/terror and language |
| Running Time: | 93 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Secret in Their Eyes Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Crime Thriller, Kidnap, Ransom |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Paramount Pictures, Dino De Laurentiis, Spelling Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 193 | $5,414,908 | May 23, 1997 | 24 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 182 | $12,965,112 | May 23, 1997 | 24 |
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 1,801-1,900) | 1,897 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,431 | $117,802,956 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,447 | $50,159,144 |
| Top 1997 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 36 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 801-900) | 863 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,550 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) | 870 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 101-200) | 149 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 501-600) | 556 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) | 251 | $50,159,144 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1997 | 1 | $12,307,128 | 2,108 | $5,838 | $12,307,128 | 1 | |
| May 9, 1997 | 3 | $7,618,238 | -38% | 2,295 | $3,319 | $23,181,708 | 2 |
| May 16, 1997 | 3 | $5,947,444 | -22% | 2,344 | $2,537 | $31,239,767 | 3 |
| May 23, 1997 | 5 | $5,414,908 | -9% | 2,348 | $2,306 | $38,364,346 | 4 |
| May 30, 1997 | 6 | $3,203,522 | -41% | 2,348 | $1,364 | $42,385,487 | 5 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | 9 | $1,757,432 | -45% | 1,865 | $942 | $45,135,887 | 6 |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 10 | $1,017,058 | -42% | 1,571 | $647 | $46,731,303 | 7 |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 14 | $462,266 | -55% | 980 | $472 | $47,682,571 | 8 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 22 | $198,383 | -57% | 551 | $360 | $48,088,033 | 9 |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 27 | $99,975 | -50% | 210 | $476 | $48,273,691 | 10 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 16 | $448,919 | +349% | 603 | $744 | $48,766,259 | 11 |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 17 | $385,202 | -14% | 565 | $682 | $49,425,827 | 12 |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 24 | $228,077 | -41% | 400 | $570 | $49,886,910 | 13 |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 39 | $60,697 | -73% | 203 | $299 | $50,028,517 | 14 |
| Aug 8, 1997 | 50 | $30,021 | -51% | 100 | $300 | $50,091,778 | 15 |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 58 | $18,543 | -38% | 64 | $290 | $50,129,186 | 16 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1997 | - | $133,791 | 980 | $137 | $47,354,096 | 50 | ||
| Jun 21, 1997 | - | $210,457 | +57% | 980 | $215 | $47,564,553 | 51 | |
| Jun 22, 1997 | - | $118,018 | -44% | 980 | $120 | $47,682,571 | 52 | |
| Jun 23, 1997 | - | $43,029 | -64% | 980 | $44 | $47,725,600 | 53 | |
| Jun 24, 1997 | - | $56,521 | +31% | 980 | $58 | $47,782,121 | 54 | |
| Jun 25, 1997 | - | $51,424 | -9% | 980 | $52 | $47,833,545 | 55 | |
| Jun 26, 1997 | - | $56,105 | +9% | 980 | $57 | $47,889,650 | 56 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1997 | 1 | $15,563,470 | 2,108 | $7,383 | $15,563,470 | 1 | |
| May 9, 1997 | 3 | $9,728,853 | -37% | 2,295 | $4,239 | $25,292,323 | 2 |
| May 16, 1997 | 4 | $7,657,115 | -21% | 2,344 | $3,267 | $32,949,438 | 3 |
| May 23, 1997 | 5 | $6,232,527 | -19% | 2,348 | $2,654 | $39,181,965 | 4 |
| May 30, 1997 | 7 | $4,196,490 | -33% | 2,348 | $1,787 | $43,378,455 | 5 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | 9 | $2,335,790 | -44% | 1,865 | $1,252 | $45,714,245 | 6 |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 11 | $1,506,060 | -36% | 1,571 | $959 | $47,220,305 | 7 |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 16 | $669,345 | -56% | 980 | $683 | $47,889,650 | 8 |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 22 | $284,066 | -58% | 551 | $516 | $48,173,716 | 9 |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 29 | $143,624 | -49% | 210 | $684 | $48,317,340 | 10 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 16 | $723,285 | +404% | 603 | $1,199 | $49,040,625 | 11 |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 17 | $618,208 | -15% | 565 | $1,094 | $49,658,833 | 12 |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 25 | $308,987 | -50% | 400 | $772 | $49,967,820 | 13 |
| Aug 1, 1997 | 39 | $93,937 | -70% | 203 | $463 | $50,061,757 | 14 |
| Aug 8, 1997 | 50 | $48,886 | -48% | 100 | $489 | $50,110,643 | 15 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,143 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600) | 2,501 | $50,159,144 |
| Top 1997 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 51 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,540 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,651 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,547 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 201-300) | 282 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 933 | $50,159,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) | 299 | $50,159,144 |