Most Wanted (1997)

Most Wanted
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $6,343,015Details
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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,836,490 (44.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.24 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2,098 opening theaters/2,098 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $14,897,098

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,180 $6,343,015
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200) 9,156 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,143 $6,343,015
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,603 $6,343,015

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: October 10th, 1997 (Wide) by New Line
Video Release: February 18th, 1998 by New Line Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for violence and language
Running Time: 99 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Action Thriller, Gulf War, Death Row, Wrongfully Convicted, Framed, Political Assassination, Vigilante, False Identity, Fugitive / On the Run, Conspiracy Theory, Corporate Malfeasance, Pharmaceuticals, C.I.A.
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 258 $6,983,084 Oct 10, 1997 3
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 154 $7,845,556 Oct 10, 1997 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day) 100 $2,836,490 Oct 10, 1997 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 97 $6,983,084 Oct 10, 1997 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 71 $3,186,820 Oct 10, 1997 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 64 $7,845,556 Oct 10, 1997 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,180 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,425 $14,897,098
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,411 $6,343,015
Top 1997 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 132 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,138 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,496 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,263 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 841 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,143 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for New Line Movies (Rank 101-200) 169 $6,343,015

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 10, 1997 9 $2,836,490   2,098 $1,352   $2,836,490 1
Oct 17, 1997 14 $1,055,501 -63% 2,098 $503   $4,843,901 2
Oct 24, 1997 20 $409,625 -61% 699 $586   $5,617,630 3
Oct 31, 1997 30 $159,857 -61% 222 $720   $5,912,447 4
Nov 7, 1997 45 $63,815 -60% 81 $788   $6,033,365 5
Nov 14, 1997 50 $35,913 -44% 38 $945   $6,098,904 6
Nov 21, 1997 63 $12,098 -66% 19 $637   $6,150,000 7
Nov 28, 1997 41 $98,236 +712% 231 $425   $6,251,319 8
Dec 5, 1997 49 $37,330 -62% 167 $224   $6,320,276 9

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 10, 1997 9 $864,083     2,098 $412   $864,083 1
Oct 12, 1997 8 $890,000     2,098 $424   $2,836,490 3
Oct 13, 1997 9 $350,330 -61%   2,098 $167   $3,186,820 4
Oct 14, 1997 8 $230,503 -34%   2,098 $110   $3,417,323 5
Oct 15, 1997 8 $207,207 -10%   2,098 $99   $3,624,530 6
Oct 16, 1997 8 $207,453 n/c   2,098 $99   $3,831,983 7
Oct 17, 1997 13 $290,000 +40% -66% 2,098 $138   $4,069,000 8
Oct 18, 1997 13 $445,000 +53%   2,098 $212   $4,514,000 9

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 10, 1997 9 $3,788,400   2,098 $1,806   $3,788,400 1
Oct 17, 1997 15 $1,419,605 -63% 2,098 $677   $5,208,005 2
Oct 24, 1997 20 $544,585 -62% 699 $779   $5,752,590 3
Oct 31, 1997 33 $216,960 -60% 222 $977   $5,969,550 4
Nov 7, 1997 42 $93,441 -57% 81 $1,154   $6,062,991 5
Nov 14, 1997 45 $74,911 -20% 38 $1,971   $6,137,902 6
Nov 21, 1997 59 $15,181 -80% 19 $799   $6,153,083 7
Nov 28, 1997 40 $129,863 +755% 231 $562   $6,282,946 8

Leading Cast

Keenen Ivory Wayans    Sergeant James Dunn
Jon Voight    General Adam Woodward

Supporting Cast

Jill Hennessy    Dr. Victoria Constantini
Paul Sorvino    CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill
Robert Culp    Donald Bickhart
Wolfgang Bodison    Capt. Steve Braddock
Simon Baker    Stephen Barnes
Eric Roberts    Spencer
John Diehl    Police Captain
Rick Cramer    Bus Guard #1

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David Hogan    Director
Keenen Ivory Wayans    Screenwriter
Keenen Ivory Wayans    Producer
Eric L. Gold    Producer
Tony Mark    Producer

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  6. Cast & Crew
  7. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,836,490 (44.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.24 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2,098 opening theaters/2,098 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $14,897,098

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,180 $6,343,015
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200) 9,156 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,143 $6,343,015
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,603 $6,343,015

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes, iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 10th, 1997 (Wide) by New Line
Video Release: February 18th, 1998 by New Line Home Video
MPAA Rating: R for violence and language
Running Time: 99 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Action Thriller, Gulf War, Death Row, Wrongfully Convicted, Framed, Political Assassination, Vigilante, False Identity, Fugitive / On the Run, Conspiracy Theory, Corporate Malfeasance, Pharmaceuticals, C.I.A.
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 258 $6,983,084 Oct 10, 1997 3
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 154 $7,845,556 Oct 10, 1997 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day) 100 $2,836,490 Oct 10, 1997 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 97 $6,983,084 Oct 10, 1997 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 71 $3,186,820 Oct 10, 1997 3
Columbus Day (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 64 $7,845,556 Oct 10, 1997 3

Leading Cast

Keenen Ivory Wayans    Sergeant James Dunn
Jon Voight    General Adam Woodward

Supporting Cast

Jill Hennessy    Dr. Victoria Constantini
Paul Sorvino    CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill
Robert Culp    Donald Bickhart
Wolfgang Bodison    Capt. Steve Braddock
Simon Baker    Stephen Barnes
Eric Roberts    Spencer
John Diehl    Police Captain
Rick Cramer    Bus Guard #1

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David Hogan    Director
Keenen Ivory Wayans    Screenwriter
Keenen Ivory Wayans    Producer
Eric L. Gold    Producer
Tony Mark    Producer

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,180 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,425 $14,897,098
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,411 $6,343,015
Top 1997 Movies at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 132 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,138 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,496 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,263 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 841 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,143 $6,343,015
All Time Domestic Box Office for New Line Movies (Rank 101-200) 169 $6,343,015

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 10, 1997 9 $2,836,490   2,098 $1,352   $2,836,490 1
Oct 17, 1997 14 $1,055,501 -63% 2,098 $503   $4,843,901 2
Oct 24, 1997 20 $409,625 -61% 699 $586   $5,617,630 3
Oct 31, 1997 30 $159,857 -61% 222 $720   $5,912,447 4
Nov 7, 1997 45 $63,815 -60% 81 $788   $6,033,365 5
Nov 14, 1997 50 $35,913 -44% 38 $945   $6,098,904 6
Nov 21, 1997 63 $12,098 -66% 19 $637   $6,150,000 7
Nov 28, 1997 41 $98,236 +712% 231 $425   $6,251,319 8
Dec 5, 1997 49 $37,330 -62% 167 $224   $6,320,276 9

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 10, 1997 9 $864,083     2,098 $412   $864,083 1
Oct 12, 1997 8 $890,000     2,098 $424   $2,836,490 3
Oct 13, 1997 9 $350,330 -61%   2,098 $167   $3,186,820 4
Oct 14, 1997 8 $230,503 -34%   2,098 $110   $3,417,323 5
Oct 15, 1997 8 $207,207 -10%   2,098 $99   $3,624,530 6
Oct 16, 1997 8 $207,453 n/c   2,098 $99   $3,831,983 7
Oct 17, 1997 13 $290,000 +40% -66% 2,098 $138   $4,069,000 8
Oct 18, 1997 13 $445,000 +53%   2,098 $212   $4,514,000 9

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 10, 1997 9 $3,788,400   2,098 $1,806   $3,788,400 1
Oct 17, 1997 15 $1,419,605 -63% 2,098 $677   $5,208,005 2
Oct 24, 1997 20 $544,585 -62% 699 $779   $5,752,590 3
Oct 31, 1997 33 $216,960 -60% 222 $977   $5,969,550 4
Nov 7, 1997 42 $93,441 -57% 81 $1,154   $6,062,991 5
Nov 14, 1997 45 $74,911 -20% 38 $1,971   $6,137,902 6
Nov 21, 1997 59 $15,181 -80% 19 $799   $6,153,083 7
Nov 28, 1997 40 $129,863 +755% 231 $562   $6,282,946 8

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200) 9,156 $6,343,015
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 8,101-8,200) 8,112 $6,343,015
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,830 $6,343,015
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,905 $6,343,015
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,862 $6,343,015
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Action Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,236 $6,343,015
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,603 $6,343,015
All Time Worldwide Box Office for New Line Movies (Rank 101-200) 173 $6,343,015