Backdraft (1991)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $77,868,585 | Details |
| International Box Office | $74,500,000 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $152,368,585 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $15,723,480 (20.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 51.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,852 opening theaters/1,983 max. theaters, 6.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $209,190,891 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 24th, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | June 28th, 2011 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and a scene of sensuality. |
| Running Time: | 136 minutes |
| Franchise: | Backdraft |
| Filming location (city or town): | Chicago, IL |
| Filming location (country): | United States |
| Filming location (state or county): | Illinois, United States |
| Geographical setting: | Chicago |
| Plot point: | Arson, Death of a Sibling, Firefighter, Government Corruption, Revenge, Surprise Twist, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Time period setting: | 1970s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Trilogy Entertainment Group |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1991 | 1 | $15,723,480 | 1,852 | $8,490 | $15,723,480 | 1 | |
| May 31, 1991 | 1 | $9,118,395 | -42% | 1,859 | $4,905 | $28,249,555 | 2 |
| Jun 7, 1991 | 2 | $6,425,100 | -30% | 1,947 | $3,300 | $38,513,490 | 3 |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 3 | $5,205,375 | -19% | 1,983 | $2,625 | $46,639,365 | 4 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 5 | $4,514,250 | -13% | 1,950 | $2,315 | $53,900,070 | 5 |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 6 | $3,630,565 | -20% | 1,829 | $1,985 | $59,743,885 | 6 |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 8 | $2,810,610 | -23% | 1,503 | $1,870 | $64,545,270 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1991 | 1 | $19,131,160 | 1,852 | $10,330 | $19,131,160 | 1 | |
| May 31, 1991 | 1 | $12,957,230 | -32% | 1,859 | $6,970 | $32,088,390 | 2 |
| Jun 7, 1991 | 2 | $9,345,600 | -28% | 1,947 | $4,800 | $41,433,990 | 3 |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 3 | $7,951,830 | -15% | 1,983 | $4,010 | $49,385,820 | 4 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 5 | $6,727,500 | -15% | 1,950 | $3,450 | $56,113,320 | 5 |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 6 | $5,621,340 | -16% | 1,829 | $3,073 | $61,734,660 | 6 |
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $15,723,480 (20.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 51.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,852 opening theaters/1,983 max. theaters, 6.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $209,190,891 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 24th, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | June 28th, 2011 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and a scene of sensuality. |
| Running Time: | 136 minutes |
| Franchise: | Backdraft |
| Filming location (city or town): | Chicago, IL |
| Filming location (country): | United States |
| Filming location (state or county): | Illinois, United States |
| Geographical setting: | Chicago |
| Plot point: | Arson, Death of a Sibling, Firefighter, Government Corruption, Revenge, Surprise Twist, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Time period setting: | 1970s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Trilogy Entertainment Group |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1991 | 1 | $15,723,480 | 1,852 | $8,490 | $15,723,480 | 1 | |
| May 31, 1991 | 1 | $9,118,395 | -42% | 1,859 | $4,905 | $28,249,555 | 2 |
| Jun 7, 1991 | 2 | $6,425,100 | -30% | 1,947 | $3,300 | $38,513,490 | 3 |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 3 | $5,205,375 | -19% | 1,983 | $2,625 | $46,639,365 | 4 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 5 | $4,514,250 | -13% | 1,950 | $2,315 | $53,900,070 | 5 |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 6 | $3,630,565 | -20% | 1,829 | $1,985 | $59,743,885 | 6 |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 8 | $2,810,610 | -23% | 1,503 | $1,870 | $64,545,270 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1991 | 1 | $19,131,160 | 1,852 | $10,330 | $19,131,160 | 1 | |
| May 31, 1991 | 1 | $12,957,230 | -32% | 1,859 | $6,970 | $32,088,390 | 2 |
| Jun 7, 1991 | 2 | $9,345,600 | -28% | 1,947 | $4,800 | $41,433,990 | 3 |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 3 | $7,951,830 | -15% | 1,983 | $4,010 | $49,385,820 | 4 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 5 | $6,727,500 | -15% | 1,950 | $3,450 | $56,113,320 | 5 |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 6 | $5,621,340 | -16% | 1,829 | $3,073 | $61,734,660 | 6 |