The Big Easy (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $17,685,307 | Details |
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Metrics
| Legs: | 4.20 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $51,156,216 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 21st, 1987 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | February 2nd, 1999 |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New Orleans, LA |
| Plot point: | Corrupt Cops, Romance, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Film Noir, Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1987 | 6 | $3,027,308 | 1,138 | $2,660 | $3,626,031 | 2 | |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 4 | $4,214,067 | +39% | 1,219 | $3,457 | $9,113,186 | 3 |
| Sep 11, 1987 | 4 | $2,348,285 | -44% | 1,145 | $2,051 | $12,054,562 | 4 |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 9 | $1,446,211 | -38% | 949 | $1,524 | $14,232,905 | 5 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 10 | $950,061 | -34% | 737 | $1,289 | $15,468,208 | 6 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 12 | $665,827 | -30% | 548 | $1,215 | $16,351,403 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1987 | 6 | $4,300,396 | 1,138 | $3,779 | $4,899,119 | 2 | |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 4 | $4,807,158 | +12% | 1,219 | $3,944 | $9,706,277 | 3 |
| Sep 11, 1987 | 4 | $3,080,417 | -36% | 1,145 | $2,690 | $12,786,694 | 4 |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 9 | $1,731,453 | -44% | 949 | $1,825 | $14,518,147 | 5 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 11 | $1,167,429 | -33% | 737 | $1,584 | $15,685,576 | 6 |
Metrics
| Legs: | 4.20 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $51,156,216 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 21st, 1987 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | February 2nd, 1999 |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New Orleans, LA |
| Plot point: | Corrupt Cops, Romance, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Film Noir, Organized Crime |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1987 | 6 | $3,027,308 | 1,138 | $2,660 | $3,626,031 | 2 | |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 4 | $4,214,067 | +39% | 1,219 | $3,457 | $9,113,186 | 3 |
| Sep 11, 1987 | 4 | $2,348,285 | -44% | 1,145 | $2,051 | $12,054,562 | 4 |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 9 | $1,446,211 | -38% | 949 | $1,524 | $14,232,905 | 5 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 10 | $950,061 | -34% | 737 | $1,289 | $15,468,208 | 6 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 12 | $665,827 | -30% | 548 | $1,215 | $16,351,403 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 1987 | 6 | $4,300,396 | 1,138 | $3,779 | $4,899,119 | 2 | |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 4 | $4,807,158 | +12% | 1,219 | $3,944 | $9,706,277 | 3 |
| Sep 11, 1987 | 4 | $3,080,417 | -36% | 1,145 | $2,690 | $12,786,694 | 4 |
| Sep 18, 1987 | 9 | $1,731,453 | -44% | 949 | $1,825 | $14,518,147 | 5 |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 11 | $1,167,429 | -33% | 737 | $1,584 | $15,685,576 | 6 |