The Last Emperor (1987) - Financial Information
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $43,984,987 | Details |
| International Box Office | $20,448 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $44,005,435 | |
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Metrics
| Legs: | 12.94 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $25,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.8 times production budget) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $116,608,618 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) | 2,144 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 23,901-24,000) | 23,917 | $20,448 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,445 | $44,005,435 |
| Leggiest Movies | 52 | 12.94 |
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: | November 20th, 1987 (Limited) by Sony Pictures November 25th, 1998 (Limited) by Artisan |
| International Releases: | December 19th, 1987 (Wide), released as O Último Imperador (Portugal)
December 23rd, 1988 (Limited) (South Korea) March 7th, 2024 (Limited), released as The Last Emperor (Ο ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΙΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΑΣ) (Greece) |
| Video Release: | January 6th, 2009 by Criterion |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 219 minutes |
| Comparisons: | Best Picture Oscar Winners vs. Rain Man Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Oscars Best Picture Winner, Biographical Drama, Set in China, 1900s, 1950s, Non-Chronological, Communism, Political Prisoner, 1988 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures, Hemdale Film Corporation, Jeremy Thomas Productions |
| Production Countries: | China, France, Italy, United Kingdom |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest Domestic 27th Weekend | 19 | $930,729 | May 20, 1988 | 185 |
| Biggest Domestic 26th Weekend | 18 | $1,055,977 | May 13, 1988 | 178 |
| Biggest Domestic 25th Weekend | 18 | $1,256,177 | May 6, 1988 | 171 |
| Biggest Domestic 24th Weekend | 15 | $1,780,196 | Apr 29, 1988 | 164 |
| Biggest Domestic 23rd Weekend | 9 | $2,597,418 | Apr 22, 1988 | 157 |
| Biggest Domestic 22nd Weekend | 3 | $3,398,662 | Apr 15, 1988 | 150 |
| Biggest Domestic 21st Weekend | 59 | $837,400 | Apr 8, 1988 | 143 |
| Biggest Domestic 19th Weekend | 79 | $842,611 | Mar 25, 1988 | 129 |
| Biggest Domestic 18th Weekend | 97 | $876,913 | Mar 18, 1988 | 122 |
| Biggest Domestic 17th Weekend | 94 | $1,106,588 | Mar 11, 1988 | 115 |
| Theater Average 10th Weekend | 70 | $6,285 | Jan 22, 1988 | 66 |
| Theater Average 7th Weekend | 21 | $11,959 | Jan 1, 1988 | 45 |
| Theater Average 6th Weekend | 55 | $10,859 | Dec 25, 1987 | 38 |
| Theater Average 4th Weekend | 91 | $13,871 | Dec 11, 1987 | 24 |
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) | 2,144 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,448 | $116,608,618 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,656 | $43,984,987 |
| Top 1987 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 24 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 401-500) | 457 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,774 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 101-200) | 140 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) | 331 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 801-900) | 858 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) | 277 | $43,984,987 |
| Leggiest Movies | 52 | 12.94 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 1987 | 13 | $402,257 | 29 | $13,871 | $1,327,583 | 4 | |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 14 | $999,042 | 92 | $10,859 | $3,676,398 | 6 | |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 15 | $1,124,142 | +13% | 94 | $11,959 | $5,565,638 | 7 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 17 | $678,798 | 108 | $6,285 | $8,778,734 | 10 | |
| Mar 11, 1988 | 11 | $1,106,588 | 479 | $2,310 | $20,966,245 | 17 | |
| Mar 18, 1988 | 11 | $876,913 | -21% | 371 | $2,364 | $22,146,384 | 18 |
| Mar 25, 1988 | 12 | $842,611 | -4% | 428 | $1,969 | $23,349,260 | 19 |
| Apr 1, 1988 | 13 | $560,501 | -33% | 386 | $1,452 | $24,058,739 | 20 |
| Apr 8, 1988 | 12 | $837,400 | +49% | 460 | $1,820 | $25,169,033 | 21 |
| Apr 15, 1988 | 4 | $3,398,662 | +306% | 877 | $3,875 | $29,320,303 | 22 |
| Apr 22, 1988 | 6 | $2,597,418 | -24% | 877 | $2,962 | $33,097,200 | 23 |
| Apr 29, 1988 | 9 | $1,780,196 | -31% | 851 | $2,092 | $35,635,164 | 24 |
| May 6, 1988 | 8 | $1,256,177 | -29% | 817 | $1,538 | $37,419,329 | 25 |
| May 13, 1988 | 9 | $1,055,977 | -16% | 763 | $1,384 | $38,914,923 | 26 |
| May 20, 1988 | 10 | $930,729 | -12% | 792 | $1,175 | $40,295,591 | 27 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1987 | 13 | $1,764,140 | 92 | $19,175 | $4,441,496 | 6 | |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 6 | $2,339,210 | 371 | $6,305 | $12,310,368 | 12 | |
| Feb 12, 1988 | 9 | $1,987,584 | -15% | 372 | $5,343 | $14,297,952 | 13 |
| Feb 19, 1988 | 8 | $2,211,421 | +11% | 375 | $5,897 | $16,509,373 | 14 |
| Feb 26, 1988 | 8 | $1,606,492 | -27% | 377 | $4,261 | $18,115,865 | 15 |
| Mar 4, 1988 | 9 | $1,743,792 | +9% | 494 | $3,530 | $19,859,657 | 16 |
| Mar 11, 1988 | 9 | $1,409,814 | -19% | 479 | $2,943 | $21,269,471 | 17 |
| Mar 18, 1988 | 8 | $1,237,178 | -12% | 371 | $3,335 | $22,506,649 | 18 |
| Mar 25, 1988 | 10 | $991,589 | -20% | 428 | $2,317 | $23,498,238 | 19 |
| Apr 1, 1988 | 11 | $833,395 | -16% | 386 | $2,159 | $24,331,633 | 20 |
| Apr 8, 1988 | 8 | $1,590,008 | +91% | 460 | $3,457 | $25,921,641 | 21 |
| Apr 15, 1988 | 3 | $4,578,141 | +188% | 877 | $5,220 | $30,499,782 | 22 |
| Apr 22, 1988 | 6 | $3,355,186 | -27% | 877 | $3,826 | $33,854,968 | 23 |
| Apr 29, 1988 | 7 | $2,308,184 | -31% | 851 | $2,712 | $36,163,152 | 24 |
| May 6, 1988 | 7 | $1,695,794 | -27% | 817 | $2,076 | $37,858,946 | 25 |
| May 13, 1988 | 9 | $1,505,916 | -11% | 763 | $1,974 | $39,364,862 | 26 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 3/7/2024 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Portugal | 12/19/1987 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $362 | 10/19/2022 |
| South Korea | 12/23/1988 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $20,086 | 8/10/2018 |
| International Total | $20,448 | 10/19/2022 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,445 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,772 | $44,005,435 |
| Top 1987 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 25 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 601-700) | 674 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,917 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 201-300) | 250 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 601-700) | 651 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,190 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) | 401 | $44,005,435 |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
Metrics
| Legs: | 12.94 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $25,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.8 times production budget) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $116,608,618 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) | 2,144 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 23,901-24,000) | 23,917 | $20,448 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,445 | $44,005,435 |
| Leggiest Movies | 52 | 12.94 |
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: | November 20th, 1987 (Limited) by Sony Pictures November 25th, 1998 (Limited) by Artisan |
| International Releases: | December 19th, 1987 (Wide), released as O Último Imperador (Portugal)
December 23rd, 1988 (Limited) (South Korea) March 7th, 2024 (Limited), released as The Last Emperor (Ο ΤΕΛΕΥΤΑΙΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΑΣ) (Greece) |
| Video Release: | January 6th, 2009 by Criterion |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 219 minutes |
| Comparisons: | Best Picture Oscar Winners vs. Rain Man Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Oscars Best Picture Winner, Biographical Drama, Set in China, 1900s, 1950s, Non-Chronological, Communism, Political Prisoner, 1988 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures, Hemdale Film Corporation, Jeremy Thomas Productions |
| Production Countries: | China, France, Italy, United Kingdom |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest Domestic 27th Weekend | 19 | $930,729 | May 20, 1988 | 185 |
| Biggest Domestic 26th Weekend | 18 | $1,055,977 | May 13, 1988 | 178 |
| Biggest Domestic 25th Weekend | 18 | $1,256,177 | May 6, 1988 | 171 |
| Biggest Domestic 24th Weekend | 15 | $1,780,196 | Apr 29, 1988 | 164 |
| Biggest Domestic 23rd Weekend | 9 | $2,597,418 | Apr 22, 1988 | 157 |
| Biggest Domestic 22nd Weekend | 3 | $3,398,662 | Apr 15, 1988 | 150 |
| Biggest Domestic 21st Weekend | 59 | $837,400 | Apr 8, 1988 | 143 |
| Biggest Domestic 19th Weekend | 79 | $842,611 | Mar 25, 1988 | 129 |
| Biggest Domestic 18th Weekend | 97 | $876,913 | Mar 18, 1988 | 122 |
| Biggest Domestic 17th Weekend | 94 | $1,106,588 | Mar 11, 1988 | 115 |
| Theater Average 10th Weekend | 70 | $6,285 | Jan 22, 1988 | 66 |
| Theater Average 7th Weekend | 21 | $11,959 | Jan 1, 1988 | 45 |
| Theater Average 6th Weekend | 55 | $10,859 | Dec 25, 1987 | 38 |
| Theater Average 4th Weekend | 91 | $13,871 | Dec 11, 1987 | 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 2,101-2,200) | 2,144 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,448 | $116,608,618 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,656 | $43,984,987 |
| Top 1987 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 24 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 401-500) | 457 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,774 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 101-200) | 140 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 301-400) | 331 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 801-900) | 858 | $43,984,987 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) | 277 | $43,984,987 |
| Leggiest Movies | 52 | 12.94 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 1987 | 13 | $402,257 | 29 | $13,871 | $1,327,583 | 4 | |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 14 | $999,042 | 92 | $10,859 | $3,676,398 | 6 | |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 15 | $1,124,142 | +13% | 94 | $11,959 | $5,565,638 | 7 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 17 | $678,798 | 108 | $6,285 | $8,778,734 | 10 | |
| Mar 11, 1988 | 11 | $1,106,588 | 479 | $2,310 | $20,966,245 | 17 | |
| Mar 18, 1988 | 11 | $876,913 | -21% | 371 | $2,364 | $22,146,384 | 18 |
| Mar 25, 1988 | 12 | $842,611 | -4% | 428 | $1,969 | $23,349,260 | 19 |
| Apr 1, 1988 | 13 | $560,501 | -33% | 386 | $1,452 | $24,058,739 | 20 |
| Apr 8, 1988 | 12 | $837,400 | +49% | 460 | $1,820 | $25,169,033 | 21 |
| Apr 15, 1988 | 4 | $3,398,662 | +306% | 877 | $3,875 | $29,320,303 | 22 |
| Apr 22, 1988 | 6 | $2,597,418 | -24% | 877 | $2,962 | $33,097,200 | 23 |
| Apr 29, 1988 | 9 | $1,780,196 | -31% | 851 | $2,092 | $35,635,164 | 24 |
| May 6, 1988 | 8 | $1,256,177 | -29% | 817 | $1,538 | $37,419,329 | 25 |
| May 13, 1988 | 9 | $1,055,977 | -16% | 763 | $1,384 | $38,914,923 | 26 |
| May 20, 1988 | 10 | $930,729 | -12% | 792 | $1,175 | $40,295,591 | 27 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1987 | 13 | $1,764,140 | 92 | $19,175 | $4,441,496 | 6 | |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 6 | $2,339,210 | 371 | $6,305 | $12,310,368 | 12 | |
| Feb 12, 1988 | 9 | $1,987,584 | -15% | 372 | $5,343 | $14,297,952 | 13 |
| Feb 19, 1988 | 8 | $2,211,421 | +11% | 375 | $5,897 | $16,509,373 | 14 |
| Feb 26, 1988 | 8 | $1,606,492 | -27% | 377 | $4,261 | $18,115,865 | 15 |
| Mar 4, 1988 | 9 | $1,743,792 | +9% | 494 | $3,530 | $19,859,657 | 16 |
| Mar 11, 1988 | 9 | $1,409,814 | -19% | 479 | $2,943 | $21,269,471 | 17 |
| Mar 18, 1988 | 8 | $1,237,178 | -12% | 371 | $3,335 | $22,506,649 | 18 |
| Mar 25, 1988 | 10 | $991,589 | -20% | 428 | $2,317 | $23,498,238 | 19 |
| Apr 1, 1988 | 11 | $833,395 | -16% | 386 | $2,159 | $24,331,633 | 20 |
| Apr 8, 1988 | 8 | $1,590,008 | +91% | 460 | $3,457 | $25,921,641 | 21 |
| Apr 15, 1988 | 3 | $4,578,141 | +188% | 877 | $5,220 | $30,499,782 | 22 |
| Apr 22, 1988 | 6 | $3,355,186 | -27% | 877 | $3,826 | $33,854,968 | 23 |
| Apr 29, 1988 | 7 | $2,308,184 | -31% | 851 | $2,712 | $36,163,152 | 24 |
| May 6, 1988 | 7 | $1,695,794 | -27% | 817 | $2,076 | $37,858,946 | 25 |
| May 13, 1988 | 9 | $1,505,916 | -11% | 763 | $1,974 | $39,364,862 | 26 |
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 3/7/2024 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Portugal | 12/19/1987 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $362 | 10/19/2022 |
| South Korea | 12/23/1988 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $20,086 | 8/10/2018 |
| International Total | $20,448 | 10/19/2022 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) | 3,445 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) | 2,772 | $44,005,435 |
| Top 1987 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 25 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 601-700) | 674 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) | 2,917 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Dramatization Movies (Rank 201-300) | 250 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 601-700) | 651 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,190 | $44,005,435 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) | 401 | $44,005,435 |