Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,855,063 (21.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.58 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 81.5% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,636 opening theaters/1,776 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $97,555,174 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) | 2,355 | $40,584,421 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) | 5,372 | $9,221,041 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,248 | $49,805,462 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) | 438 | $40,584,421 |
| All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) | 874 | $9,221,041 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 501-600) | 545 | $49,805,462 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 23rd, 1998 (Wide) by New Line |
| Video Release: | August 31st, 1999 by New Line Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for some thematic elements emphasizing sexuality, and for language |
| Running Time: | 124 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. What Dreams May Come Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Comedy Drama, 1950s, Fiction / Reality Crossover, Bigotry, Dysfunctional Family, Political, Political Protest, Coming of Age, Loss Of Virginity |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 200 | $9,238,762 | Nov 13, 1998 | 24 |
| Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day) | 102 | $6,879,604 | Oct 30, 1998 | 10 |
| Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 62 | $17,294,362 | Oct 30, 1998 | 10 |