Absolute Beginners (1986)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $930,211 | Details |
| International Box Office | $115 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $930,326 | |
| OpusData ID: 62230100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $83,743 (9.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 10.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 4 opening theaters/43 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,835,756 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 18th, 1986 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| International Releases: | August 5th, 2022 (Limited), released as Absolute Beginners (ビギナーズ) (Japan)
September 10th, 2026 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | England, London |
| Plot point: | Romance |
| Subgenre: | Teen Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1950s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Musical |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1986 | 20 | $83,743 | 4 | $20,936 | $83,743 | 1 | |
| Apr 25, 1986 | 20 | $71,267 | -15% | 4 | $17,817 | $197,615 | 2 |
| May 2, 1986 | 20 | $52,374 | -27% | 4 | $13,094 | $280,350 | 3 |
| May 9, 1986 | 22 | $91,362 | +74% | 36 | $2,538 | $395,581 | 4 |
| May 16, 1986 | 23 | $59,043 | -35% | 34 | $1,737 | $503,676 | 5 |
| May 23, 1986 | 19 | $85,796 | +45% | 30 | $2,860 | $629,044 | 6 |
| May 30, 1986 | 26 | $79,022 | -8% | 43 | $1,838 | $729,129 | 7 |
| Jun 6, 1986 | 20 | $56,300 | -29% | 22 | $2,559 | $827,614 | 8 |
| Jun 13, 1986 | 18 | $27,619 | -51% | 22 | $1,255 | $880,031 | 9 |
| Jun 20, 1986 | 20 | $14,725 | -47% | 15 | $982 | $909,960 | 10 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 9/10/2026 | $115 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $115 | 9/14/2026 | |||
| International Total | $115 | 9/14/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
| James Fox | Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen | |
| David Bowie | Vendice Partners | |
| Steven Berkoff | The Fanatic | |
| Robbie Coltrane | Mario |
Production and Technical Credits
| Julien Temple | Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $83,743 (9.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 10.18 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 4 opening theaters/43 max. theaters, 5.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $2,835,756 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 18th, 1986 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| International Releases: | August 5th, 2022 (Limited), released as Absolute Beginners (ビギナーズ) (Japan)
September 10th, 2026 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | England, London |
| Plot point: | Romance |
| Subgenre: | Teen Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1950s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Musical |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1986 | 20 | $83,743 | 4 | $20,936 | $83,743 | 1 | |
| Apr 25, 1986 | 20 | $71,267 | -15% | 4 | $17,817 | $197,615 | 2 |
| May 2, 1986 | 20 | $52,374 | -27% | 4 | $13,094 | $280,350 | 3 |
| May 9, 1986 | 22 | $91,362 | +74% | 36 | $2,538 | $395,581 | 4 |
| May 16, 1986 | 23 | $59,043 | -35% | 34 | $1,737 | $503,676 | 5 |
| May 23, 1986 | 19 | $85,796 | +45% | 30 | $2,860 | $629,044 | 6 |
| May 30, 1986 | 26 | $79,022 | -8% | 43 | $1,838 | $729,129 | 7 |
| Jun 6, 1986 | 20 | $56,300 | -29% | 22 | $2,559 | $827,614 | 8 |
| Jun 13, 1986 | 18 | $27,619 | -51% | 22 | $1,255 | $880,031 | 9 |
| Jun 20, 1986 | 20 | $14,725 | -47% | 15 | $982 | $909,960 | 10 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 9/10/2026 | $115 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $115 | 9/14/2026 | |||
| International Total | $115 | 9/14/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
| James Fox | Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen | |
| David Bowie | Vendice Partners | |
| Steven Berkoff | The Fanatic | |
| Robbie Coltrane | Mario |
Production and Technical Credits
| Julien Temple | Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.