The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie: Strange Brew (1983)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $7,035,618 | Details |
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Metrics
| Legs: | 3.68 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $25,261,213 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 19th, 1983 (Wide) by MGM |
| Video Release: | June 7th, 2005 by Warner Home Video |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Ensemble, Scene in End Credits, Screenplay Written By the Star, Unofficial Adaptation |
| Plot point: | Corporate Malfeasance, Cover Up, Dysfunctional Family, Framed, Hockey, Inheritance, Mental Illness, Money Troubles, Sibling Rivalry, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Social setting: | Canuxploitation, Mental Hospital |
| Source material: | Modern Adaptation |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Canada, United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1983 | 8 | $1,913,389 | 849 | $2,254 | $1,938,896 | 2 | |
| Sep 2, 1983 | 11 | $1,752,156 | -8% | 722 | $2,427 | $4,637,408 | 3 |
| Sep 9, 1983 | 12 | $851,185 | -51% | 516 | $1,650 | $5,836,859 | 4 |
| Sep 16, 1983 | 17 | $469,737 | -45% | 381 | $1,233 | $6,557,140 | 5 |
| Sep 23, 1983 | 19 | $334,076 | -29% | 325 | $1,028 | $7,035,618 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1983 | 7 | $2,859,745 | 849 | $3,368 | $2,885,252 | 2 | |
| Sep 2, 1983 | 10 | $2,100,422 | -27% | 722 | $2,909 | $4,985,674 | 3 |
| Sep 9, 1983 | 12 | $1,101,729 | -48% | 516 | $2,135 | $6,087,403 | 4 |
| Sep 16, 1983 | 17 | $614,139 | -44% | 381 | $1,612 | $6,701,542 | 5 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Rick Moranis | Bob McKenzie | |
| Dave Thomas | Doug McKenzie | |
| Max von Sydow | Brewmeister Smith | |
| Lynne Griffin | Pam Elsinore | |
| Angus MacInnes | Jean "Rosie" LeRose | |
| Paul Dooley | Uncle Claude |
Production and Technical Credits
| Rick Moranis | Director | |
| Dave Thomas | Director | |
| Rick Moranis | Screenwriter | |
| Dave Thomas | Screenwriter | |
| Steve De Jarnatt | Screenwriter | |
| Uncredited* | Story Creator | |
| Gregory H. Watkins | Re-recording Mixer |
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
| Legs: | 3.68 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $25,261,213 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 19th, 1983 (Wide) by MGM |
| Video Release: | June 7th, 2005 by Warner Home Video |
| Running Time: | 90 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Ensemble, Scene in End Credits, Screenplay Written By the Star, Unofficial Adaptation |
| Plot point: | Corporate Malfeasance, Cover Up, Dysfunctional Family, Framed, Hockey, Inheritance, Mental Illness, Money Troubles, Sibling Rivalry, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Social setting: | Canuxploitation, Mental Hospital |
| Source material: | Modern Adaptation |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Canada, United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1983 | 8 | $1,913,389 | 849 | $2,254 | $1,938,896 | 2 | |
| Sep 2, 1983 | 11 | $1,752,156 | -8% | 722 | $2,427 | $4,637,408 | 3 |
| Sep 9, 1983 | 12 | $851,185 | -51% | 516 | $1,650 | $5,836,859 | 4 |
| Sep 16, 1983 | 17 | $469,737 | -45% | 381 | $1,233 | $6,557,140 | 5 |
| Sep 23, 1983 | 19 | $334,076 | -29% | 325 | $1,028 | $7,035,618 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1983 | 7 | $2,859,745 | 849 | $3,368 | $2,885,252 | 2 | |
| Sep 2, 1983 | 10 | $2,100,422 | -27% | 722 | $2,909 | $4,985,674 | 3 |
| Sep 9, 1983 | 12 | $1,101,729 | -48% | 516 | $2,135 | $6,087,403 | 4 |
| Sep 16, 1983 | 17 | $614,139 | -44% | 381 | $1,612 | $6,701,542 | 5 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Rick Moranis | Bob McKenzie | |
| Dave Thomas | Doug McKenzie | |
| Max von Sydow | Brewmeister Smith | |
| Lynne Griffin | Pam Elsinore | |
| Angus MacInnes | Jean "Rosie" LeRose | |
| Paul Dooley | Uncle Claude |
Production and Technical Credits
| Rick Moranis | Director | |
| Dave Thomas | Director | |
| Rick Moranis | Screenwriter | |
| Dave Thomas | Screenwriter | |
| Steve De Jarnatt | Screenwriter | |
| Uncredited* | Story Creator | |
| Gregory H. Watkins | Re-recording Mixer |
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.