The Boxer (1997)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $5,896,037 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $86,097 (1.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.35 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/523 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $14,230,253 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 31st, 1997 (Limited) by Universal |
| Video Release: | July 7th, 1998 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some violence |
| Running Time: | 113 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Ireland |
| Plot point: | Boxing, Life on the Outside, Romance, Terrorism |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States, Ireland |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1998 | 39 | $86,097 | 3 | $28,699 | $129,915 | 1 | |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 13 | $1,758,565 | +1,943% | 464 | $3,790 | $1,927,447 | 2 |
| Jan 16, 1998 | 16 | $1,440,865 | -18% | 523 | $2,755 | $3,920,507 | 3 |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 19 | $642,560 | -55% | 502 | $1,280 | $4,840,257 | 4 |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 29 | $312,295 | -51% | 296 | $1,055 | $5,396,077 | 5 |
| Feb 6, 1998 | 39 | $153,870 | -51% | 138 | $1,115 | $5,657,532 | 6 |
| Feb 13, 1998 | 47 | $91,080 | -41% | 66 | $1,380 | $5,799,672 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1998 | 43 | $125,064 | 3 | $41,688 | $168,882 | 2 | |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 13 | $2,310,760 | +1,748% | 464 | $4,980 | $2,479,642 | 3 |
| Jan 16, 1998 | 17 | $1,718,055 | -26% | 523 | $3,285 | $4,197,697 | 4 |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 | $886,085 | -48% | 502 | $1,765 | $5,083,782 | 5 |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 29 | $419,880 | -53% | 296 | $1,419 | $5,503,662 | 6 |
| Feb 6, 1998 | 37 | $204,930 | -51% | 138 | $1,485 | $5,708,592 | 7 |
Leading
| Daniel Day-Lewis | Danny Flynn | |
| Emily Watson | Maggie |
Supporting
| Brian Cox | Joe Hamill | |
| Ken Stott | Ike Weir | |
| Gerard McSorley | Harry | |
| Kenneth Cranham | Matt MaGuire | |
| Ciaran Fitzgerald | Liam | |
| Eleanor Methven | Patsy | |
| David McBlain | Sean | |
| Damien Denny | Eddie Carroll |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jim Sheridan | Director | |
| Jim Sheridan | Screenwriter | |
| Terry George | Screenwriter | |
| Jim Sheridan | Producer | |
| Arthur Lappin | Producer | |
| Tommy Gormley | First Assistant 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: | $86,097 (1.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.35 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/523 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $14,230,253 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 31st, 1997 (Limited) by Universal |
| Video Release: | July 7th, 1998 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some violence |
| Running Time: | 113 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Ireland |
| Plot point: | Boxing, Life on the Outside, Romance, Terrorism |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States, Ireland |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1998 | 39 | $86,097 | 3 | $28,699 | $129,915 | 1 | |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 13 | $1,758,565 | +1,943% | 464 | $3,790 | $1,927,447 | 2 |
| Jan 16, 1998 | 16 | $1,440,865 | -18% | 523 | $2,755 | $3,920,507 | 3 |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 19 | $642,560 | -55% | 502 | $1,280 | $4,840,257 | 4 |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 29 | $312,295 | -51% | 296 | $1,055 | $5,396,077 | 5 |
| Feb 6, 1998 | 39 | $153,870 | -51% | 138 | $1,115 | $5,657,532 | 6 |
| Feb 13, 1998 | 47 | $91,080 | -41% | 66 | $1,380 | $5,799,672 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1998 | 43 | $125,064 | 3 | $41,688 | $168,882 | 2 | |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 13 | $2,310,760 | +1,748% | 464 | $4,980 | $2,479,642 | 3 |
| Jan 16, 1998 | 17 | $1,718,055 | -26% | 523 | $3,285 | $4,197,697 | 4 |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 | $886,085 | -48% | 502 | $1,765 | $5,083,782 | 5 |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 29 | $419,880 | -53% | 296 | $1,419 | $5,503,662 | 6 |
| Feb 6, 1998 | 37 | $204,930 | -51% | 138 | $1,485 | $5,708,592 | 7 |
Leading
| Daniel Day-Lewis | Danny Flynn | |
| Emily Watson | Maggie |
Supporting
| Brian Cox | Joe Hamill | |
| Ken Stott | Ike Weir | |
| Gerard McSorley | Harry | |
| Kenneth Cranham | Matt MaGuire | |
| Ciaran Fitzgerald | Liam | |
| Eleanor Methven | Patsy | |
| David McBlain | Sean | |
| Damien Denny | Eddie Carroll |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jim Sheridan | Director | |
| Jim Sheridan | Screenwriter | |
| Terry George | Screenwriter | |
| Jim Sheridan | Producer | |
| Arthur Lappin | Producer | |
| Tommy Gormley | First Assistant 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.