Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,013,366 (25.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,721 opening theaters/1,721 max. theaters, 5.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $88,870,827 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) | 3,156 | $27,700,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,600 | $27,700,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,055 | $27,700,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,423 | $27,700,000 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 5th, 1984 (Wide) by MGM/UA Classics |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. All of Me Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Comedy Drama, Teachers, Bad Teachers, Inspirational Teacher, Mental Illness, Mistaken Identity, Autumn Years, Sex Crimes, Teen Pregnancy, Abortion |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 272 | $5,659,279 | Oct 26, 1984 | 24 |
| Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 133 | $7,013,366 | Oct 5, 1984 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 60 | $22,939,548 | Oct 5, 1984 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day) | 60 | $7,013,366 | Oct 5, 1984 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 34 | $22,939,548 | Oct 5, 1984 | 3 |