The Butcher's Wife (1991)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $9,689,816 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,442,229 (25.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.97 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 800 opening theaters/800 max. theaters, 2.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $26,031,311 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 25th, 1991 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 107 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New York City |
| Plot point: | LGBTQ+, Psychics, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 1991 | 6 | $2,442,229 | 800 | $3,053 | $2,442,229 | 1 | |
| Nov 1, 1991 | 10 | $1,562,844 | -36% | 800 | $1,954 | $4,739,473 | 2 |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 13 | $861,960 | 710 | $1,214 | $7,761,970 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 1991 | 6 | $3,176,629 | 800 | $3,971 | $3,176,629 | 1 |
Leading
| Demi Moore | Marina Lemke | |
| Jeff Daniels | Alex | |
| George Dzundza | Leo Lemke |
Supporting
| Frances McDormand | Grace | |
| Mary Steenburgen | Stella | |
| Max Perlich | Eugene |
Production and Technical Credits
| Terry Hughes | Director | |
| Ezra Litwak | Screenwriter | |
| Marjorie Schwartz Nielsen | Screenwriter |
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: | $2,442,229 (25.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.97 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 800 opening theaters/800 max. theaters, 2.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $26,031,311 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 25th, 1991 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 107 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | New York City |
| Plot point: | LGBTQ+, Psychics, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 1991 | 6 | $2,442,229 | 800 | $3,053 | $2,442,229 | 1 | |
| Nov 1, 1991 | 10 | $1,562,844 | -36% | 800 | $1,954 | $4,739,473 | 2 |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 13 | $861,960 | 710 | $1,214 | $7,761,970 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 1991 | 6 | $3,176,629 | 800 | $3,971 | $3,176,629 | 1 |
Leading
| Demi Moore | Marina Lemke | |
| Jeff Daniels | Alex | |
| George Dzundza | Leo Lemke |
Supporting
| Frances McDormand | Grace | |
| Mary Steenburgen | Stella | |
| Max Perlich | Eugene |
Production and Technical Credits
| Terry Hughes | Director | |
| Ezra Litwak | Screenwriter | |
| Marjorie Schwartz Nielsen | Screenwriter |
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.