Porky's (1982) - Financial Information
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,623,988 (7.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 12.73 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $4,000,000 (worldwide box office is 27.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,148 opening theaters/1,605 max. theaters, 14.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $401,472,436 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) | 715 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,711 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) | 106 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) | 233 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) | 135 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) | 441 | $109,492,484 |
| Leggiest Movies | 55 | 12.73 |
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: | March 19th, 1982 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Video Release: | April 1st, 1997 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
| Franchise: | Porky's |
| Comparisons: | vs. Fast Times at Ridgemont High Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | High School, 1950s, Set in Florida, Sexual Awakening, Teenage Sex Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | 20th Century Fox, Astral Media, Melvin Simon Productions, Bellevue Productions, Pathe |
| Production Countries: | Canada, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest Domestic 18th Weekend | 91 | $905,978 | Jul 16, 1982 | 122 |
| Biggest Domestic 17th Weekend | 93 | $1,109,518 | Jul 9, 1982 | 115 |
| Biggest Domestic 16th Weekend | 84 | $1,412,378 | Jul 2, 1982 | 108 |
| Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 379 | $5,279,607 | Jul 2, 1982 | 108 |
| Biggest Domestic 14th Weekend | 96 | $1,718,871 | Jun 18, 1982 | 94 |
| Biggest Domestic 13th Weekend | 95 | $2,075,071 | Jun 11, 1982 | 87 |
| Biggest Domestic 12th Weekend | 86 | $2,499,511 | Jun 4, 1982 | 80 |
| Biggest Domestic 11th Weekend | 44 | $4,531,227 | May 28, 1982 | 73 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 149 | $16,938,162 | May 28, 1982 | 73 |
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) | 122 | $8,082,295 | Apr 9, 1982 | 24 |
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 45 | $30,212,389 | Apr 9, 1982 | 24 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) | 715 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 179 | $401,472,436 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 465 | $109,492,484 |
| Top 1982 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 5 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 301-400) | 310 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) | 489 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies | 57 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) | 106 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) | 135 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies | 90 | $109,492,484 |
| Leggiest Movies | 55 | 12.73 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 1982 | 1 | $7,623,988 | 1,148 | $6,641 | $7,623,988 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 1982 | 1 | $8,602,473 | +13% | 1,159 | $7,422 | $19,757,241 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | 1 | $8,034,766 | -7% | 1,484 | $5,414 | $30,910,505 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1982 | 1 | $8,082,295 | +1% | 1,532 | $5,276 | $43,118,325 | 4 |
| Apr 16, 1982 | 1 | $6,511,216 | -19% | 1,544 | $4,217 | $52,965,129 | 5 |
| Apr 23, 1982 | 1 | $5,280,637 | -19% | 1,474 | $3,583 | $60,596,812 | 6 |
| Apr 30, 1982 | 1 | $4,333,570 | -18% | 1,414 | $3,065 | $66,759,470 | 7 |
| May 7, 1982 | 1 | $3,393,114 | -22% | 1,333 | $2,545 | $71,571,410 | 8 |
| May 14, 1982 | 2 | $2,860,834 | -16% | 1,164 | $2,458 | $75,683,537 | 9 |
| May 21, 1982 | 3 | $2,862,955 | n/c | 1,104 | $2,593 | $79,591,908 | 10 |
| May 28, 1982 | 5 | $4,531,227 | +58% | 1,605 | $2,823 | $85,138,569 | 11 |
| Jun 4, 1982 | 6 | $2,499,511 | -45% | 1,296 | $1,929 | $88,665,423 | 12 |
| Jun 11, 1982 | 7 | $2,075,071 | -17% | 1,068 | $1,943 | $91,776,395 | 13 |
| Jun 18, 1982 | 10 | $1,718,871 | -17% | 1,019 | $1,687 | $94,422,840 | 14 |
| Jun 25, 1982 | 13 | $1,221,901 | -29% | 762 | $1,604 | $96,633,940 | 15 |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 12 | $1,412,378 | +16% | 735 | $1,922 | $98,702,185 | 16 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 12 | $1,109,518 | -21% | 696 | $1,594 | $100,317,118 | 17 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 16 | $905,978 | -18% | 550 | $1,647 | $101,819,372 | 18 |
| Jul 23, 1982 | 20 | $605,319 | -33% | 421 | $1,438 | $102,918,874 | 19 |
| Jul 30, 1982 | 23 | $495,356 | -18% | 344 | $1,440 | $103,747,780 | 20 |
| Aug 6, 1982 | 26 | $306,585 | -38% | 261 | $1,175 | $104,333,808 | 21 |
| Aug 13, 1982 | 28 | $263,520 | -14% | 209 | $1,261 | $104,767,135 | 22 |
| Aug 20, 1982 | 28 | $205,865 | -22% | 158 | $1,303 | $105,124,546 | 23 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 1982 | 1 | $11,154,768 | 1,148 | $9,717 | $11,154,768 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 1982 | 1 | $11,720,971 | +5% | 1,159 | $10,113 | $22,875,739 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | 1 | $12,160,291 | +4% | 1,484 | $8,194 | $35,036,030 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1982 | 1 | $11,417,883 | -6% | 1,532 | $7,453 | $46,453,913 | 4 |
| Apr 16, 1982 | 1 | $8,862,262 | -22% | 1,544 | $5,740 | $55,316,175 | 5 |
| Apr 23, 1982 | 1 | $7,109,725 | -20% | 1,474 | $4,823 | $62,425,900 | 6 |
| Apr 30, 1982 | 1 | $5,752,396 | -19% | 1,414 | $4,068 | $68,178,296 | 7 |
| May 7, 1982 | 1 | $4,644,407 | -19% | 1,333 | $3,484 | $72,822,703 | 8 |
| May 14, 1982 | 2 | $3,906,250 | -16% | 1,164 | $3,356 | $76,728,953 | 9 |
| May 21, 1982 | 3 | $3,878,389 | -1% | 1,104 | $3,513 | $80,607,342 | 10 |
| May 28, 1982 | 5 | $5,558,570 | +43% | 1,605 | $3,463 | $86,165,912 | 11 |
| Jun 4, 1982 | 6 | $3,535,412 | -36% | 1,296 | $2,728 | $89,701,324 | 12 |
| Jun 11, 1982 | 7 | $3,002,645 | -15% | 1,068 | $2,811 | $92,703,969 | 13 |
| Jun 18, 1982 | 9 | $2,708,070 | -10% | 1,019 | $2,658 | $95,412,039 | 14 |
| Jun 25, 1982 | 12 | $1,877,768 | -31% | 762 | $2,464 | $97,289,807 | 15 |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 10 | $1,917,793 | +2% | 735 | $2,609 | $99,207,600 | 16 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 11 | $1,705,794 | -11% | 696 | $2,451 | $100,913,394 | 17 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 14 | $1,400,161 | -18% | 550 | $2,546 | $102,313,555 | 18 |
| Jul 23, 1982 | 19 | $938,869 | -33% | 421 | $2,230 | $103,252,424 | 19 |
| Jul 30, 1982 | 22 | $774,799 | -17% | 344 | $2,252 | $104,027,223 | 20 |
| Aug 6, 1982 | 25 | $476,392 | -39% | 261 | $1,825 | $104,503,615 | 21 |
| Aug 13, 1982 | 28 | $415,066 | -13% | 209 | $1,986 | $104,918,681 | 22 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,711 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,239 | $109,492,484 |
| Top 1982 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 8 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) | 782 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,335 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) | 159 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) | 233 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) | 441 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) | 185 | $109,492,484 |
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: | $7,623,988 (7.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 12.73 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $4,000,000 (worldwide box office is 27.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,148 opening theaters/1,605 max. theaters, 14.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $401,472,436 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) | 715 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,711 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) | 106 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) | 233 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) | 135 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) | 441 | $109,492,484 |
| Leggiest Movies | 55 | 12.73 |
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: | March 19th, 1982 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Video Release: | April 1st, 1997 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
| Franchise: | Porky's |
| Comparisons: | vs. Fast Times at Ridgemont High Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | High School, 1950s, Set in Florida, Sexual Awakening, Teenage Sex Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | 20th Century Fox, Astral Media, Melvin Simon Productions, Bellevue Productions, Pathe |
| Production Countries: | Canada, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest Domestic 18th Weekend | 91 | $905,978 | Jul 16, 1982 | 122 |
| Biggest Domestic 17th Weekend | 93 | $1,109,518 | Jul 9, 1982 | 115 |
| Biggest Domestic 16th Weekend | 84 | $1,412,378 | Jul 2, 1982 | 108 |
| Independence Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 379 | $5,279,607 | Jul 2, 1982 | 108 |
| Biggest Domestic 14th Weekend | 96 | $1,718,871 | Jun 18, 1982 | 94 |
| Biggest Domestic 13th Weekend | 95 | $2,075,071 | Jun 11, 1982 | 87 |
| Biggest Domestic 12th Weekend | 86 | $2,499,511 | Jun 4, 1982 | 80 |
| Biggest Domestic 11th Weekend | 44 | $4,531,227 | May 28, 1982 | 73 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 149 | $16,938,162 | May 28, 1982 | 73 |
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day) | 122 | $8,082,295 | Apr 9, 1982 | 24 |
| Easter (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 45 | $30,212,389 | Apr 9, 1982 | 24 |
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 701-800) | 715 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 179 | $401,472,436 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 465 | $109,492,484 |
| Top 1982 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 5 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 301-400) | 310 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) | 489 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies | 57 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 101-200) | 106 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 101-200) | 135 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies | 90 | $109,492,484 |
| Leggiest Movies | 55 | 12.73 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 1982 | 1 | $7,623,988 | 1,148 | $6,641 | $7,623,988 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 1982 | 1 | $8,602,473 | +13% | 1,159 | $7,422 | $19,757,241 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | 1 | $8,034,766 | -7% | 1,484 | $5,414 | $30,910,505 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1982 | 1 | $8,082,295 | +1% | 1,532 | $5,276 | $43,118,325 | 4 |
| Apr 16, 1982 | 1 | $6,511,216 | -19% | 1,544 | $4,217 | $52,965,129 | 5 |
| Apr 23, 1982 | 1 | $5,280,637 | -19% | 1,474 | $3,583 | $60,596,812 | 6 |
| Apr 30, 1982 | 1 | $4,333,570 | -18% | 1,414 | $3,065 | $66,759,470 | 7 |
| May 7, 1982 | 1 | $3,393,114 | -22% | 1,333 | $2,545 | $71,571,410 | 8 |
| May 14, 1982 | 2 | $2,860,834 | -16% | 1,164 | $2,458 | $75,683,537 | 9 |
| May 21, 1982 | 3 | $2,862,955 | n/c | 1,104 | $2,593 | $79,591,908 | 10 |
| May 28, 1982 | 5 | $4,531,227 | +58% | 1,605 | $2,823 | $85,138,569 | 11 |
| Jun 4, 1982 | 6 | $2,499,511 | -45% | 1,296 | $1,929 | $88,665,423 | 12 |
| Jun 11, 1982 | 7 | $2,075,071 | -17% | 1,068 | $1,943 | $91,776,395 | 13 |
| Jun 18, 1982 | 10 | $1,718,871 | -17% | 1,019 | $1,687 | $94,422,840 | 14 |
| Jun 25, 1982 | 13 | $1,221,901 | -29% | 762 | $1,604 | $96,633,940 | 15 |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 12 | $1,412,378 | +16% | 735 | $1,922 | $98,702,185 | 16 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 12 | $1,109,518 | -21% | 696 | $1,594 | $100,317,118 | 17 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 16 | $905,978 | -18% | 550 | $1,647 | $101,819,372 | 18 |
| Jul 23, 1982 | 20 | $605,319 | -33% | 421 | $1,438 | $102,918,874 | 19 |
| Jul 30, 1982 | 23 | $495,356 | -18% | 344 | $1,440 | $103,747,780 | 20 |
| Aug 6, 1982 | 26 | $306,585 | -38% | 261 | $1,175 | $104,333,808 | 21 |
| Aug 13, 1982 | 28 | $263,520 | -14% | 209 | $1,261 | $104,767,135 | 22 |
| Aug 20, 1982 | 28 | $205,865 | -22% | 158 | $1,303 | $105,124,546 | 23 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 1982 | 1 | $11,154,768 | 1,148 | $9,717 | $11,154,768 | 1 | |
| Mar 26, 1982 | 1 | $11,720,971 | +5% | 1,159 | $10,113 | $22,875,739 | 2 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | 1 | $12,160,291 | +4% | 1,484 | $8,194 | $35,036,030 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1982 | 1 | $11,417,883 | -6% | 1,532 | $7,453 | $46,453,913 | 4 |
| Apr 16, 1982 | 1 | $8,862,262 | -22% | 1,544 | $5,740 | $55,316,175 | 5 |
| Apr 23, 1982 | 1 | $7,109,725 | -20% | 1,474 | $4,823 | $62,425,900 | 6 |
| Apr 30, 1982 | 1 | $5,752,396 | -19% | 1,414 | $4,068 | $68,178,296 | 7 |
| May 7, 1982 | 1 | $4,644,407 | -19% | 1,333 | $3,484 | $72,822,703 | 8 |
| May 14, 1982 | 2 | $3,906,250 | -16% | 1,164 | $3,356 | $76,728,953 | 9 |
| May 21, 1982 | 3 | $3,878,389 | -1% | 1,104 | $3,513 | $80,607,342 | 10 |
| May 28, 1982 | 5 | $5,558,570 | +43% | 1,605 | $3,463 | $86,165,912 | 11 |
| Jun 4, 1982 | 6 | $3,535,412 | -36% | 1,296 | $2,728 | $89,701,324 | 12 |
| Jun 11, 1982 | 7 | $3,002,645 | -15% | 1,068 | $2,811 | $92,703,969 | 13 |
| Jun 18, 1982 | 9 | $2,708,070 | -10% | 1,019 | $2,658 | $95,412,039 | 14 |
| Jun 25, 1982 | 12 | $1,877,768 | -31% | 762 | $2,464 | $97,289,807 | 15 |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 10 | $1,917,793 | +2% | 735 | $2,609 | $99,207,600 | 16 |
| Jul 9, 1982 | 11 | $1,705,794 | -11% | 696 | $2,451 | $100,913,394 | 17 |
| Jul 16, 1982 | 14 | $1,400,161 | -18% | 550 | $2,546 | $102,313,555 | 18 |
| Jul 23, 1982 | 19 | $938,869 | -33% | 421 | $2,230 | $103,252,424 | 19 |
| Jul 30, 1982 | 22 | $774,799 | -17% | 344 | $2,252 | $104,027,223 | 20 |
| Aug 6, 1982 | 25 | $476,392 | -39% | 261 | $1,825 | $104,503,615 | 21 |
| Aug 13, 1982 | 28 | $415,066 | -13% | 209 | $1,986 | $104,918,681 | 22 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,711 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,239 | $109,492,484 |
| Top 1982 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 8 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 701-800) | 782 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,335 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) | 159 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) | 233 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 401-500) | 441 | $109,492,484 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 101-200) | 185 | $109,492,484 |