Year of the Dragon (1985) - Financial Information
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,039,079 (21.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 982 opening theaters/982 max. theaters, 6.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $56,807,452 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,041 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) | 5,824 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,445 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,837 | $18,707,466 |
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: | August 16th, 1985 (Wide) by MGM |
| Video Release: | May 31st, 2005 by Warner Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 134 minutes |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Action Thriller, Film Noir, Ex-soldier, NYPD, Police Detective, Triads, Mafia, Organized Crime, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Sex Crimes, Revenge |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 269 | $8,041,504 | Aug 30, 1985 | 17 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,041 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,889 | $56,807,452 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,381 | $18,707,466 |
| Top 1985 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 45 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 801-900) | 848 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,562 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) | 2,137 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 601-700) | 639 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,445 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for MGM Movies (Rank 101-200) | 125 | $18,707,466 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1985 | 5 | $4,039,079 | 982 | $4,113 | $4,039,079 | 1 | |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 5 | $2,864,487 | -29% | 970 | $2,953 | $8,938,692 | 2 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 7 | $2,597,573 | -9% | 834 | $3,115 | $12,881,875 | 3 |
| Sep 6, 1985 | 7 | $1,461,768 | -44% | 796 | $1,836 | $14,898,009 | 4 |
| Sep 13, 1985 | 7 | $958,830 | -34% | 711 | $1,349 | $16,385,510 | 5 |
| Sep 20, 1985 | 13 | $622,552 | -35% | 605 | $1,029 | $17,389,898 | 6 |
| Sep 27, 1985 | 18 | $276,098 | -56% | 366 | $754 | $17,903,148 | 7 |
| Oct 4, 1985 | 20 | $151,520 | -45% | 295 | $514 | $18,177,082 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 1985 | 19 | $121,452 | -20% | 161 | $754 | $18,360,593 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 1985 | 22 | $81,895 | -33% | 160 | $512 | $18,473,558 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 1985 | 27 | $42,501 | -48% | 100 | $425 | $18,555,050 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1985 | 5 | $6,074,205 | 982 | $6,186 | $6,074,205 | 1 | |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 5 | $4,210,097 | -31% | 970 | $4,340 | $10,284,302 | 2 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 7 | $3,151,939 | -25% | 834 | $3,779 | $13,436,241 | 3 |
| Sep 6, 1985 | 5 | $1,990,439 | -37% | 796 | $2,501 | $15,426,680 | 4 |
| Sep 13, 1985 | 6 | $1,340,666 | -33% | 711 | $1,886 | $16,767,346 | 5 |
| Sep 20, 1985 | 11 | $859,704 | -36% | 605 | $1,421 | $17,627,050 | 6 |
| Sep 27, 1985 | 14 | $398,512 | -54% | 366 | $1,089 | $18,025,562 | 7 |
| Oct 4, 1985 | 18 | $213,579 | -46% | 295 | $724 | $18,239,141 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 1985 | 20 | $152,522 | -29% | 161 | $947 | $18,391,663 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 1985 | 21 | $120,886 | -21% | 160 | $756 | $18,512,549 | 10 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) | 5,824 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,957 | $18,707,466 |
| Top 1985 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 46 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,096 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,077 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,091 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 945 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,837 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for MGM Movies (Rank 101-200) | 136 | $18,707,466 |
Leading Cast
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,039,079 (21.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.63 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 982 opening theaters/982 max. theaters, 6.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $56,807,452 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,041 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) | 5,824 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,445 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,837 | $18,707,466 |
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: | August 16th, 1985 (Wide) by MGM |
| Video Release: | May 31st, 2005 by Warner Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 134 minutes |
| Comparisons: | Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Action Thriller, Film Noir, Ex-soldier, NYPD, Police Detective, Triads, Mafia, Organized Crime, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Sex Crimes, Revenge |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 269 | $8,041,504 | Aug 30, 1985 | 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 4,001-4,100) | 4,041 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 2,801-2,900) | 2,889 | $56,807,452 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) | 3,381 | $18,707,466 |
| Top 1985 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | 45 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 801-900) | 848 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,562 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) | 2,137 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 601-700) | 639 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,445 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for MGM Movies (Rank 101-200) | 125 | $18,707,466 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1985 | 5 | $4,039,079 | 982 | $4,113 | $4,039,079 | 1 | |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 5 | $2,864,487 | -29% | 970 | $2,953 | $8,938,692 | 2 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 7 | $2,597,573 | -9% | 834 | $3,115 | $12,881,875 | 3 |
| Sep 6, 1985 | 7 | $1,461,768 | -44% | 796 | $1,836 | $14,898,009 | 4 |
| Sep 13, 1985 | 7 | $958,830 | -34% | 711 | $1,349 | $16,385,510 | 5 |
| Sep 20, 1985 | 13 | $622,552 | -35% | 605 | $1,029 | $17,389,898 | 6 |
| Sep 27, 1985 | 18 | $276,098 | -56% | 366 | $754 | $17,903,148 | 7 |
| Oct 4, 1985 | 20 | $151,520 | -45% | 295 | $514 | $18,177,082 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 1985 | 19 | $121,452 | -20% | 161 | $754 | $18,360,593 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 1985 | 22 | $81,895 | -33% | 160 | $512 | $18,473,558 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 1985 | 27 | $42,501 | -48% | 100 | $425 | $18,555,050 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1985 | 5 | $6,074,205 | 982 | $6,186 | $6,074,205 | 1 | |
| Aug 23, 1985 | 5 | $4,210,097 | -31% | 970 | $4,340 | $10,284,302 | 2 |
| Aug 30, 1985 | 7 | $3,151,939 | -25% | 834 | $3,779 | $13,436,241 | 3 |
| Sep 6, 1985 | 5 | $1,990,439 | -37% | 796 | $2,501 | $15,426,680 | 4 |
| Sep 13, 1985 | 6 | $1,340,666 | -33% | 711 | $1,886 | $16,767,346 | 5 |
| Sep 20, 1985 | 11 | $859,704 | -36% | 605 | $1,421 | $17,627,050 | 6 |
| Sep 27, 1985 | 14 | $398,512 | -54% | 366 | $1,089 | $18,025,562 | 7 |
| Oct 4, 1985 | 18 | $213,579 | -46% | 295 | $724 | $18,239,141 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 1985 | 20 | $152,522 | -29% | 161 | $947 | $18,391,663 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 1985 | 21 | $120,886 | -21% | 160 | $756 | $18,512,549 | 10 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) | 5,824 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,957 | $18,707,466 |
| Top 1985 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 46 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,096 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,077 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,091 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) | 945 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) | 1,837 | $18,707,466 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for MGM Movies (Rank 101-200) | 136 | $18,707,466 |