Deathtrap (1982) - Financial Information
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,238,977 (11.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.61 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 341 opening theaters/603 max. theaters, 9.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $74,176,669 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,977 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) | 5,743 | $19,282,000 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 19th, 1982 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| MPAA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 116 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. The Godfather Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Black Comedy, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Mariticide / Uxoricide, LGBTQ+, Surprise Twist, Writing and Writers, Writer's Block, Theater, Relationships Gone Wrong, Epilogue |
| Source: | Based on Play |
| Genre: | Black Comedy |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 268 | $7,626,982 | Apr 9, 1982 | 24 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,977 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,403 | $74,176,669 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,321 | $19,282,000 |
| Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 1982 | 39 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Play Movies | 66 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,504 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) | 2,105 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Black Comedy Movies | 70 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 801-900) | 886 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 501-600) | 588 | $19,282,000 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 1982 | 4 | $2,238,977 | 341 | $6,566 | $2,238,977 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 1982 | 5 | $2,053,565 | -8% | 333 | $6,167 | $5,098,767 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | 8 | $2,061,709 | n/c | 511 | $4,035 | $7,714,102 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1982 | 7 | $1,926,404 | -7% | 572 | $3,368 | $10,407,479 | 4 |
| Apr 16, 1982 | 6 | $1,538,693 | -20% | 603 | $2,552 | $12,602,954 | 5 |
| Apr 23, 1982 | 8 | $1,119,752 | -27% | 601 | $1,863 | $14,200,000 | 6 |
| Apr 30, 1982 | 10 | $802,113 | -28% | 517 | $1,551 | $15,321,876 | 7 |
| May 7, 1982 | 9 | $745,888 | -7% | 533 | $1,399 | $16,331,075 | 8 |
| May 14, 1982 | 9 | $572,352 | -23% | 463 | $1,236 | $17,177,510 | 9 |
| May 21, 1982 | 13 | $462,521 | -19% | 355 | $1,303 | $17,847,812 | 10 |
| May 28, 1982 | 13 | $562,300 | +22% | 267 | $2,106 | $18,592,765 | 11 |
| Jun 4, 1982 | 14 | $248,730 | -56% | 237 | $1,049 | $18,961,375 | 12 |
| Jun 11, 1982 | 17 | $138,202 | -44% | 172 | $804 | $19,201,885 | 13 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 1982 | 5 | $3,045,202 | 341 | $8,930 | $3,045,202 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 1982 | 7 | $2,607,191 | -14% | 333 | $7,829 | $5,652,393 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | 8 | $2,828,682 | +8% | 511 | $5,536 | $8,481,075 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1982 | 7 | $2,583,186 | -9% | 572 | $4,516 | $11,064,261 | 4 |
| Apr 16, 1982 | 6 | $2,015,987 | -22% | 603 | $3,343 | $13,080,248 | 5 |
| Apr 23, 1982 | 8 | $1,439,515 | -29% | 601 | $2,395 | $14,519,763 | 6 |
| Apr 30, 1982 | 8 | $1,065,424 | -26% | 517 | $2,061 | $15,585,187 | 7 |
| May 7, 1982 | 6 | $1,019,971 | -4% | 533 | $1,914 | $16,605,158 | 8 |
| May 14, 1982 | 8 | $780,133 | -24% | 463 | $1,685 | $17,385,291 | 9 |
| May 21, 1982 | 11 | $645,174 | -17% | 355 | $1,817 | $18,030,465 | 10 |
| May 28, 1982 | 10 | $682,180 | +6% | 267 | $2,555 | $18,712,645 | 11 |
| Jun 4, 1982 | 14 | $351,038 | -49% | 237 | $1,481 | $19,063,683 | 12 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) | 5,743 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,879 | $19,282,000 |
| Top 1982 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 40 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Play Movies | 90 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,016 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,043 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Black Comedy Movies | 88 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 998 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 601-700) | 639 | $19,282,000 |
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: | $2,238,977 (11.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.61 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 341 opening theaters/603 max. theaters, 9.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $74,176,669 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,977 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) | 5,743 | $19,282,000 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 19th, 1982 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| MPAA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 116 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. The Godfather Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Black Comedy, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Mariticide / Uxoricide, LGBTQ+, Surprise Twist, Writing and Writers, Writer's Block, Theater, Relationships Gone Wrong, Epilogue |
| Source: | Based on Play |
| Genre: | Black Comedy |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 268 | $7,626,982 | Apr 9, 1982 | 24 |
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 3,901-4,000) | 3,977 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,403 | $74,176,669 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,321 | $19,282,000 |
| Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 1982 | 39 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Play Movies | 66 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,504 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) | 2,105 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Black Comedy Movies | 70 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 801-900) | 886 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 501-600) | 588 | $19,282,000 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 1982 | 4 | $2,238,977 | 341 | $6,566 | $2,238,977 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 1982 | 5 | $2,053,565 | -8% | 333 | $6,167 | $5,098,767 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | 8 | $2,061,709 | n/c | 511 | $4,035 | $7,714,102 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1982 | 7 | $1,926,404 | -7% | 572 | $3,368 | $10,407,479 | 4 |
| Apr 16, 1982 | 6 | $1,538,693 | -20% | 603 | $2,552 | $12,602,954 | 5 |
| Apr 23, 1982 | 8 | $1,119,752 | -27% | 601 | $1,863 | $14,200,000 | 6 |
| Apr 30, 1982 | 10 | $802,113 | -28% | 517 | $1,551 | $15,321,876 | 7 |
| May 7, 1982 | 9 | $745,888 | -7% | 533 | $1,399 | $16,331,075 | 8 |
| May 14, 1982 | 9 | $572,352 | -23% | 463 | $1,236 | $17,177,510 | 9 |
| May 21, 1982 | 13 | $462,521 | -19% | 355 | $1,303 | $17,847,812 | 10 |
| May 28, 1982 | 13 | $562,300 | +22% | 267 | $2,106 | $18,592,765 | 11 |
| Jun 4, 1982 | 14 | $248,730 | -56% | 237 | $1,049 | $18,961,375 | 12 |
| Jun 11, 1982 | 17 | $138,202 | -44% | 172 | $804 | $19,201,885 | 13 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 1982 | 5 | $3,045,202 | 341 | $8,930 | $3,045,202 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 1982 | 7 | $2,607,191 | -14% | 333 | $7,829 | $5,652,393 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | 8 | $2,828,682 | +8% | 511 | $5,536 | $8,481,075 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1982 | 7 | $2,583,186 | -9% | 572 | $4,516 | $11,064,261 | 4 |
| Apr 16, 1982 | 6 | $2,015,987 | -22% | 603 | $3,343 | $13,080,248 | 5 |
| Apr 23, 1982 | 8 | $1,439,515 | -29% | 601 | $2,395 | $14,519,763 | 6 |
| Apr 30, 1982 | 8 | $1,065,424 | -26% | 517 | $2,061 | $15,585,187 | 7 |
| May 7, 1982 | 6 | $1,019,971 | -4% | 533 | $1,914 | $16,605,158 | 8 |
| May 14, 1982 | 8 | $780,133 | -24% | 463 | $1,685 | $17,385,291 | 9 |
| May 21, 1982 | 11 | $645,174 | -17% | 355 | $1,817 | $18,030,465 | 10 |
| May 28, 1982 | 10 | $682,180 | +6% | 267 | $2,555 | $18,712,645 | 11 |
| Jun 4, 1982 | 14 | $351,038 | -49% | 237 | $1,481 | $19,063,683 | 12 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) | 5,743 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,879 | $19,282,000 |
| Top 1982 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 40 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Play Movies | 90 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,016 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,043 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Black Comedy Movies | 88 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 998 | $19,282,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 601-700) | 639 | $19,282,000 |