I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing (1987) - Financial Information
- ️Wed Sep 30 1987
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $25,998 (1.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 16.55 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/27 max. theaters, 15.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $4,048,810 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) | 8,601 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,701-14,800) | 14,722 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,686 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,002 | $1,415,331 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 11th, 1987 (Limited) by Miramax March 11th, 2022 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| International Releases: | 1987s (Limited), released as Le Chant des sirènes (France) |
| Running Time: | 81 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Shakespeare in Love Create your own comparison chart… |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Canada |
| Languages: | English |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) | 8,601 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) | 7,296 | $4,048,810 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) | 7,712 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) | 4,473 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,701-7,800) | 7,736 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,562 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,686 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Miramax Movies (Rank 201-300) | 225 | $1,415,331 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1987 | 13 | $25,998 | 1 | $25,998 | $25,998 | 1 | |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 14 | $20,487 | -21% | 1 | $20,487 | $60,327 | 2 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 32 | $21,093 | +3% | 2 | $10,547 | $90,812 | 3 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 32 | $66,189 | +214% | 11 | $6,017 | $166,926 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 14 | $83,071 | +26% | 14 | $5,934 | $272,251 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 18 | $74,152 | -11% | 17 | $4,362 | $357,981 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 1987 | 14 | $85,530 | +15% | 23 | $3,719 | $483,489 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 13 | $66,957 | -22% | 23 | $2,911 | $579,225 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 28 | $61,815 | -8% | 20 | $3,091 | $671,293 | 9 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 14 | $58,086 | -6% | 21 | $2,766 | $755,974 | 10 |
| Nov 20, 1987 | 14 | $57,724 | -1% | 24 | $2,405 | $834,259 | 11 |
| Nov 27, 1987 | 13 | $65,057 | +13% | 24 | $2,711 | $924,506 | 12 |
| Dec 4, 1987 | 14 | $50,295 | -23% | 26 | $1,934 | $994,253 | 13 |
| Dec 11, 1987 | 28 | $30,999 | -38% | 22 | $1,409 | $1,028,944 | 14 |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 14 | $16,612 | -46% | 15 | $1,107 | $1,056,768 | 15 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 17 | $32,300 | +94% | 25 | $1,292 | $1,089,068 | 16 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 17 | $45,030 | +39% | 27 | $1,668 | $1,176,132 | 17 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 13 | $31,955 | -29% | 22 | $1,453 | $1,228,732 | 18 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 14 | $26,023 | -19% | 20 | $1,301 | $1,272,809 | 19 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 33 | $24,214 | -7% | 17 | $1,424 | $1,308,396 | 20 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 14 | $19,949 | -18% | 17 | $1,173 | $1,334,411 | 21 |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 12 | $14,193 | -29% | 15 | $946 | $1,367,501 | 22 |
| Feb 12, 1988 | 14 | $12,472 | -12% | 15 | $831 | $1,379,973 | 23 |
| Mar 4, 1988 | 13 | $5,079 | 5 | $1,016 | $1,388,169 | 26 | |
| Mar 18, 1988 | 14 | $2,726 | 6 | $454 | $1,397,431 | 28 | |
| Mar 11, 2022 | - | $3,027 | 3 | $1,009 | $1,411,518 | 1,801 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | - | $908 | -70% | 3 | $303 | $1,413,309 | 1,802 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | - | $48 | -95% | 1 | $48 | $1,413,722 | 1,803 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | - | $69 | 1 | $69 | $1,414,382 | 1,806 | |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | $251 | +264% | 3 | $84 | $1,414,702 | 1,807 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | - | $217 | -14% | 1 | $217 | $1,414,919 | 1,808 |
| May 13, 2022 | - | $292 | 1 | $292 | $1,415,331 | 1,810 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1987 | 9 | $39,840 | 1 | $39,840 | $39,840 | 1 | |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 13 | $29,879 | -25% | 2 | $14,940 | $69,719 | 2 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 28 | $31,018 | +4% | 2 | $15,509 | $100,737 | 3 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 10 | $88,443 | +185% | 11 | $8,040 | $189,180 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 14 | $94,649 | +7% | 14 | $6,761 | $283,829 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 8 | $114,130 | +21% | 17 | $6,714 | $397,959 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 1987 | 11 | $114,309 | n/c | 23 | $4,970 | $512,268 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 13 | $97,210 | -15% | 23 | $4,227 | $609,478 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 13 | $88,410 | -9% | 20 | $4,421 | $697,888 | 9 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 11 | $78,647 | -11% | 21 | $3,745 | $776,535 | 10 |
| Nov 20, 1987 | 11 | $82,914 | +5% | 24 | $3,455 | $859,449 | 11 |
| Nov 27, 1987 | 12 | $84,509 | +2% | 24 | $3,521 | $943,958 | 12 |
| Dec 4, 1987 | 13 | $53,987 | -36% | 26 | $2,076 | $997,945 | 13 |
| Dec 11, 1987 | 10 | $42,211 | -22% | 22 | $1,919 | $1,040,156 | 14 |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 14 | $16,612 | -61% | 15 | $1,107 | $1,056,768 | 15 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 15 | $74,334 | +347% | 25 | $2,973 | $1,131,102 | 16 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 12 | $65,675 | -12% | 27 | $2,432 | $1,196,777 | 17 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 10 | $50,009 | -24% | 22 | $2,273 | $1,246,786 | 18 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 14 | $37,396 | -25% | 20 | $1,870 | $1,284,182 | 19 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 14 | $30,280 | -19% | 17 | $1,781 | $1,314,462 | 20 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 11 | $38,846 | +28% | 17 | $2,285 | $1,353,308 | 21 |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 9 | $14,193 | -63% | 15 | $946 | $1,367,501 | 22 |
| Feb 12, 1988 | 13 | $15,589 | +10% | 15 | $1,039 | $1,383,090 | 23 |
| Mar 4, 1988 | 13 | $7,256 | 5 | $1,451 | $1,390,346 | 26 | |
| Mar 11, 1988 | 13 | $4,359 | -40% | 7 | $623 | $1,394,705 | 27 |
| Mar 18, 1988 | 11 | $13,786 | +216% | 6 | $2,298 | $1,408,491 | 28 |
| Mar 11, 2022 | - | $3,910 | 1 | $3,910 | $1,412,401 | 1,801 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | - | $1,273 | -67% | 4 | $318 | $1,413,674 | 1,802 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | - | $639 | -50% | 3 | $213 | $1,414,313 | 1,803 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | - | $69 | 1 | $69 | $1,414,451 | 1,806 | |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | $251 | +264% | 3 | $84 | $1,414,702 | 1,807 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | - | $217 | -14% | 1 | $217 | $1,414,919 | 1,808 |
| May 6, 2022 | - | $120 | -45% | 1 | $120 | $1,415,039 | 1,809 |
| May 13, 2022 | - | $292 | +143% | 1 | $292 | $1,415,331 | 1,810 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9/30/1987 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| International Total | $0 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,701-14,800) | 14,722 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) | 13,399 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,101-8,200) | 8,107 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,601-12,700) | 12,676 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,801-7,900) | 7,890 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,002 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Miramax Movies (Rank 201-300) | 245 | $1,415,331 |
Production and Technical Credits
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $25,998 (1.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 16.55 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/27 max. theaters, 15.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $4,048,810 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) | 8,601 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,701-14,800) | 14,722 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,686 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,002 | $1,415,331 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 11th, 1987 (Limited) by Miramax March 11th, 2022 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| International Releases: | 1987s (Limited), released as Le Chant des sirènes (France) |
| Running Time: | 81 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Shakespeare in Love Create your own comparison chart… |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Canada |
| Languages: | English |
Production and Technical Credits
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) | 8,601 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) | 7,296 | $4,048,810 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,701-7,800) | 7,712 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) | 4,473 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,701-7,800) | 7,736 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,562 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,686 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Miramax Movies (Rank 201-300) | 225 | $1,415,331 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1987 | 13 | $25,998 | 1 | $25,998 | $25,998 | 1 | |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 14 | $20,487 | -21% | 1 | $20,487 | $60,327 | 2 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 32 | $21,093 | +3% | 2 | $10,547 | $90,812 | 3 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 32 | $66,189 | +214% | 11 | $6,017 | $166,926 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 14 | $83,071 | +26% | 14 | $5,934 | $272,251 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 18 | $74,152 | -11% | 17 | $4,362 | $357,981 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 1987 | 14 | $85,530 | +15% | 23 | $3,719 | $483,489 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 13 | $66,957 | -22% | 23 | $2,911 | $579,225 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 28 | $61,815 | -8% | 20 | $3,091 | $671,293 | 9 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 14 | $58,086 | -6% | 21 | $2,766 | $755,974 | 10 |
| Nov 20, 1987 | 14 | $57,724 | -1% | 24 | $2,405 | $834,259 | 11 |
| Nov 27, 1987 | 13 | $65,057 | +13% | 24 | $2,711 | $924,506 | 12 |
| Dec 4, 1987 | 14 | $50,295 | -23% | 26 | $1,934 | $994,253 | 13 |
| Dec 11, 1987 | 28 | $30,999 | -38% | 22 | $1,409 | $1,028,944 | 14 |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 14 | $16,612 | -46% | 15 | $1,107 | $1,056,768 | 15 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 17 | $32,300 | +94% | 25 | $1,292 | $1,089,068 | 16 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 17 | $45,030 | +39% | 27 | $1,668 | $1,176,132 | 17 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 13 | $31,955 | -29% | 22 | $1,453 | $1,228,732 | 18 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 14 | $26,023 | -19% | 20 | $1,301 | $1,272,809 | 19 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 33 | $24,214 | -7% | 17 | $1,424 | $1,308,396 | 20 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 14 | $19,949 | -18% | 17 | $1,173 | $1,334,411 | 21 |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 12 | $14,193 | -29% | 15 | $946 | $1,367,501 | 22 |
| Feb 12, 1988 | 14 | $12,472 | -12% | 15 | $831 | $1,379,973 | 23 |
| Mar 4, 1988 | 13 | $5,079 | 5 | $1,016 | $1,388,169 | 26 | |
| Mar 18, 1988 | 14 | $2,726 | 6 | $454 | $1,397,431 | 28 | |
| Mar 11, 2022 | - | $3,027 | 3 | $1,009 | $1,411,518 | 1,801 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | - | $908 | -70% | 3 | $303 | $1,413,309 | 1,802 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | - | $48 | -95% | 1 | $48 | $1,413,722 | 1,803 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | - | $69 | 1 | $69 | $1,414,382 | 1,806 | |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | $251 | +264% | 3 | $84 | $1,414,702 | 1,807 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | - | $217 | -14% | 1 | $217 | $1,414,919 | 1,808 |
| May 13, 2022 | - | $292 | 1 | $292 | $1,415,331 | 1,810 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1987 | 9 | $39,840 | 1 | $39,840 | $39,840 | 1 | |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 13 | $29,879 | -25% | 2 | $14,940 | $69,719 | 2 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 28 | $31,018 | +4% | 2 | $15,509 | $100,737 | 3 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 10 | $88,443 | +185% | 11 | $8,040 | $189,180 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 14 | $94,649 | +7% | 14 | $6,761 | $283,829 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 8 | $114,130 | +21% | 17 | $6,714 | $397,959 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 1987 | 11 | $114,309 | n/c | 23 | $4,970 | $512,268 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 13 | $97,210 | -15% | 23 | $4,227 | $609,478 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 13 | $88,410 | -9% | 20 | $4,421 | $697,888 | 9 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 11 | $78,647 | -11% | 21 | $3,745 | $776,535 | 10 |
| Nov 20, 1987 | 11 | $82,914 | +5% | 24 | $3,455 | $859,449 | 11 |
| Nov 27, 1987 | 12 | $84,509 | +2% | 24 | $3,521 | $943,958 | 12 |
| Dec 4, 1987 | 13 | $53,987 | -36% | 26 | $2,076 | $997,945 | 13 |
| Dec 11, 1987 | 10 | $42,211 | -22% | 22 | $1,919 | $1,040,156 | 14 |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 14 | $16,612 | -61% | 15 | $1,107 | $1,056,768 | 15 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 15 | $74,334 | +347% | 25 | $2,973 | $1,131,102 | 16 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 12 | $65,675 | -12% | 27 | $2,432 | $1,196,777 | 17 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 10 | $50,009 | -24% | 22 | $2,273 | $1,246,786 | 18 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 14 | $37,396 | -25% | 20 | $1,870 | $1,284,182 | 19 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 14 | $30,280 | -19% | 17 | $1,781 | $1,314,462 | 20 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 11 | $38,846 | +28% | 17 | $2,285 | $1,353,308 | 21 |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 9 | $14,193 | -63% | 15 | $946 | $1,367,501 | 22 |
| Feb 12, 1988 | 13 | $15,589 | +10% | 15 | $1,039 | $1,383,090 | 23 |
| Mar 4, 1988 | 13 | $7,256 | 5 | $1,451 | $1,390,346 | 26 | |
| Mar 11, 1988 | 13 | $4,359 | -40% | 7 | $623 | $1,394,705 | 27 |
| Mar 18, 1988 | 11 | $13,786 | +216% | 6 | $2,298 | $1,408,491 | 28 |
| Mar 11, 2022 | - | $3,910 | 1 | $3,910 | $1,412,401 | 1,801 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | - | $1,273 | -67% | 4 | $318 | $1,413,674 | 1,802 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | - | $639 | -50% | 3 | $213 | $1,414,313 | 1,803 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | - | $69 | 1 | $69 | $1,414,451 | 1,806 | |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | $251 | +264% | 3 | $84 | $1,414,702 | 1,807 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | - | $217 | -14% | 1 | $217 | $1,414,919 | 1,808 |
| May 6, 2022 | - | $120 | -45% | 1 | $120 | $1,415,039 | 1,809 |
| May 13, 2022 | - | $292 | +143% | 1 | $292 | $1,415,331 | 1,810 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9/30/1987 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| International Total | $0 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,701-14,800) | 14,722 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 13,301-13,400) | 13,399 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 8,101-8,200) | 8,107 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 12,601-12,700) | 12,676 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 7,801-7,900) | 7,890 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,002 | $1,415,331 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Miramax Movies (Rank 201-300) | 245 | $1,415,331 |