Twins (1988) - Financial Information
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $111,936,388 | Details |
| International Box Office | $104,663,612 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $216,600,000 | |
| Further financial details... |
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $11,174,980 (10.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 51.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 14.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,396 opening theaters/1,659 max. theaters, 9.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $296,658,313 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 693 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,067 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) | 851 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies | 100 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies | 94 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies | 80 | $216,600,000 |
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: | December 9th, 1988 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | January 23rd, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Whip It Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Cloning, Twins, Human Experimentation, Dysfunctional Family, Loan Shark, Money Troubles, 1950s, Prologue, Buddy Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 72 | $13,280,547 | Jan 20, 1989 | 45 |
| Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day) | 211 | $6,748,200 | Jan 13, 1989 | 38 |
| Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 112 | $18,587,145 | Jan 13, 1989 | 38 |
| New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 112 | $12,050,080 | Dec 30, 1988 | 24 |
| New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 49 | $32,221,504 | Dec 30, 1988 | 24 |
| Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day) | 182 | $8,958,675 | Dec 23, 1988 | 17 |
| Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 118 | $23,955,189 | Dec 23, 1988 | 17 |
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 693 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 346 | $296,658,313 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 449 | $111,936,388 |
| Top 1988 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 5 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 201-300) | 296 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) | 470 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) | 234 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies | 100 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 101-200) | 191 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) | 106 | $111,936,388 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1988 | 1 | $11,174,980 | 1,396 | $8,005 | $11,174,980 | 1 | |
| Dec 16, 1988 | 1 | $7,781,130 | -30% | 1,449 | $5,370 | $22,138,990 | 2 |
| Dec 23, 1988 | 1 | $8,958,675 | +15% | 1,606 | $5,578 | $35,492,935 | 3 |
| Dec 30, 1988 | 2 | $12,050,080 | +35% | 1,624 | $7,420 | $55,547,405 | 4 |
| Jan 6, 1989 | 2 | $7,081,800 | -41% | 1,628 | $4,350 | $64,699,395 | 5 |
| Jan 13, 1989 | 2 | $6,748,200 | -5% | 1,630 | $4,140 | $73,433,840 | 6 |
| Jan 20, 1989 | 2 | $4,821,600 | -29% | 1,640 | $2,940 | $80,380,125 | 7 |
| Jan 27, 1989 | 4 | $4,802,805 | n/c | 1,659 | $2,895 | $86,518,865 | 8 |
| Feb 3, 1989 | 6 | $3,348,800 | -30% | 1,610 | $2,080 | $90,796,705 | 9 |
| Feb 10, 1989 | 7 | $2,865,240 | -14% | 1,512 | $1,895 | $94,384,635 | 10 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1988 | 1 | $14,357,860 | 1,396 | $10,285 | $14,357,860 | 1 | |
| Dec 16, 1988 | 1 | $12,176,400 | -15% | 1,449 | $8,403 | $26,534,260 | 2 |
| Dec 23, 1988 | 1 | $16,963,065 | +39% | 1,606 | $10,562 | $43,497,325 | 3 |
| Dec 30, 1988 | 2 | $14,120,270 | -17% | 1,624 | $8,695 | $57,617,595 | 4 |
| Jan 6, 1989 | 2 | $9,068,045 | -36% | 1,628 | $5,570 | $66,685,640 | 5 |
| Jan 13, 1989 | 2 | $8,872,885 | -2% | 1,630 | $5,443 | $75,558,525 | 6 |
| Jan 20, 1989 | 3 | $6,157,535 | -31% | 1,640 | $3,755 | $81,716,060 | 7 |
| Jan 27, 1989 | 4 | $5,731,845 | -7% | 1,659 | $3,455 | $87,447,905 | 8 |
| Feb 3, 1989 | 6 | $4,071,490 | -29% | 1,610 | $2,529 | $91,519,395 | 9 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,067 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) | 717 | $104,663,612 |
| Top 1988 Movies at the International Box Office | 6 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 401-500) | 479 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) | 752 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) | 382 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies | 94 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 201-300) | 241 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) | 127 | $104,663,612 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) | 851 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 501-600) | 552 | $216,600,000 |
| Top 1988 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 5 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 301-400) | 362 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 501-600) | 576 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) | 277 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies | 80 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 201-300) | 211 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) | 116 | $216,600,000 |
Leading Cast
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $11,174,980 (10.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 9.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 51.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 14.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,396 opening theaters/1,659 max. theaters, 9.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $296,658,313 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 693 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,067 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) | 851 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies | 100 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies | 94 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies | 80 | $216,600,000 |
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: | December 9th, 1988 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | January 23rd, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Whip It Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Cloning, Twins, Human Experimentation, Dysfunctional Family, Loan Shark, Money Troubles, 1950s, Prologue, Buddy Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 72 | $13,280,547 | Jan 20, 1989 | 45 |
| Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day) | 211 | $6,748,200 | Jan 13, 1989 | 38 |
| Martin Luther King (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 112 | $18,587,145 | Jan 13, 1989 | 38 |
| New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 112 | $12,050,080 | Dec 30, 1988 | 24 |
| New Year's Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 49 | $32,221,504 | Dec 30, 1988 | 24 |
| Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day) | 182 | $8,958,675 | Dec 23, 1988 | 17 |
| Christmas (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 118 | $23,955,189 | Dec 23, 1988 | 17 |
Leading Cast
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Compare this performance with other movies…
Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) | 693 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 346 | $296,658,313 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 449 | $111,936,388 |
| Top 1988 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 5 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 201-300) | 296 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) | 470 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) | 234 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies | 100 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 101-200) | 191 | $111,936,388 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) | 106 | $111,936,388 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1988 | 1 | $11,174,980 | 1,396 | $8,005 | $11,174,980 | 1 | |
| Dec 16, 1988 | 1 | $7,781,130 | -30% | 1,449 | $5,370 | $22,138,990 | 2 |
| Dec 23, 1988 | 1 | $8,958,675 | +15% | 1,606 | $5,578 | $35,492,935 | 3 |
| Dec 30, 1988 | 2 | $12,050,080 | +35% | 1,624 | $7,420 | $55,547,405 | 4 |
| Jan 6, 1989 | 2 | $7,081,800 | -41% | 1,628 | $4,350 | $64,699,395 | 5 |
| Jan 13, 1989 | 2 | $6,748,200 | -5% | 1,630 | $4,140 | $73,433,840 | 6 |
| Jan 20, 1989 | 2 | $4,821,600 | -29% | 1,640 | $2,940 | $80,380,125 | 7 |
| Jan 27, 1989 | 4 | $4,802,805 | n/c | 1,659 | $2,895 | $86,518,865 | 8 |
| Feb 3, 1989 | 6 | $3,348,800 | -30% | 1,610 | $2,080 | $90,796,705 | 9 |
| Feb 10, 1989 | 7 | $2,865,240 | -14% | 1,512 | $1,895 | $94,384,635 | 10 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1988 | 1 | $14,357,860 | 1,396 | $10,285 | $14,357,860 | 1 | |
| Dec 16, 1988 | 1 | $12,176,400 | -15% | 1,449 | $8,403 | $26,534,260 | 2 |
| Dec 23, 1988 | 1 | $16,963,065 | +39% | 1,606 | $10,562 | $43,497,325 | 3 |
| Dec 30, 1988 | 2 | $14,120,270 | -17% | 1,624 | $8,695 | $57,617,595 | 4 |
| Jan 6, 1989 | 2 | $9,068,045 | -36% | 1,628 | $5,570 | $66,685,640 | 5 |
| Jan 13, 1989 | 2 | $8,872,885 | -2% | 1,630 | $5,443 | $75,558,525 | 6 |
| Jan 20, 1989 | 3 | $6,157,535 | -31% | 1,640 | $3,755 | $81,716,060 | 7 |
| Jan 27, 1989 | 4 | $5,731,845 | -7% | 1,659 | $3,455 | $87,447,905 | 8 |
| Feb 3, 1989 | 6 | $4,071,490 | -29% | 1,610 | $2,529 | $91,519,395 | 9 |
International Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,067 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 701-800) | 717 | $104,663,612 |
| Top 1988 Movies at the International Box Office | 6 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 401-500) | 479 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) | 752 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) | 382 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies | 94 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 201-300) | 241 | $104,663,612 |
| All Time International Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) | 127 | $104,663,612 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) | 851 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 501-600) | 552 | $216,600,000 |
| Top 1988 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 5 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 301-400) | 362 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 501-600) | 576 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) | 277 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies | 80 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies (Rank 201-300) | 211 | $216,600,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) | 116 | $216,600,000 |