Clue (1985)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $14,080,477 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $80,959 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $813,185 | |
| Total | $894,144 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,014,166 (14.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.58 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,006 opening theaters/1,022 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $42,310,314 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 13th, 1985 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures August 22nd, 2025 (Limited) by Paramount Pictures (40th Anniversary) |
| Video Release: | August 7th, 2012 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Unnamed Character |
| Plot point: | Blackmail, Faked Death, Government Corruption, LGBTQ+, Non-Chronological, Prostitution, Revenge, Secret Identity, Spoof, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Cold War, Dinner Party, Therapists / Therapy |
| Subgenre: | Crime Comedy |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Based on Game |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Paramount Pictures, Guber-Peters, Polygram Pictures, Debra Hill Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1985 | 6 | $2,014,166 | 1,006 | $2,002 | $2,014,166 | 1 | |
| Dec 20, 1985 | 12 | $1,409,154 | -30% | 1,022 | $1,379 | $4,077,462 | 2 |
| Dec 27, 1985 | 10 | $2,140,220 | +52% | 1,022 | $2,094 | $7,625,942 | 3 |
| Jan 3, 1986 | 11 | $1,640,575 | -23% | 1,022 | $1,605 | $11,131,957 | 4 |
| Jan 10, 1986 | 12 | $1,033,827 | -37% | 779 | $1,327 | $12,571,706 | 5 |
| Jan 17, 1986 | 18 | $540,608 | -48% | 540 | $1,001 | $13,377,261 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1985 | 6 | $2,668,308 | 1,006 | $2,652 | $2,668,308 | 1 | |
| Dec 20, 1985 | 12 | $2,817,414 | +6% | 1,022 | $2,757 | $5,485,722 | 2 |
| Dec 27, 1985 | 10 | $4,005,660 | +42% | 1,022 | $3,919 | $9,491,382 | 3 |
| Jan 3, 1986 | 12 | $2,046,497 | -49% | 1,022 | $2,002 | $11,537,879 | 4 |
| Jan 10, 1986 | 13 | $1,298,774 | -37% | 779 | $1,667 | $12,836,653 | 5 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Eileen Brennan | Mrs. Peacock | |
| Tim Curry | Wadsworth the Butler | |
| Madeline Kahn | Mrs. White | |
| Christopher Lloyd | Professor Plum | |
| Michael McKean | Mr. Green | |
| Martin Mull | Col. Mustard | |
| Lesley Ann Warren | Miss Scarlet |
Supporting
| Colleen Camp | Yvette the Maid | |
| Howard Hesseman | The Chief | |
| Bill Henderson | Cop |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jonathan Lynn | Director | |
| John Landis | Screenwriter | |
| Jonathan Lynn | Screenwriter | |
| John Morris | Composer | |
| Janet Hirshenson | Casting Director | |
| Jane Jenkins | Casting 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: | $2,014,166 (14.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.58 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,006 opening theaters/1,022 max. theaters, 5.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $42,310,314 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 13th, 1985 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures August 22nd, 2025 (Limited) by Paramount Pictures (40th Anniversary) |
| Video Release: | August 7th, 2012 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Unnamed Character |
| Plot point: | Blackmail, Faked Death, Government Corruption, LGBTQ+, Non-Chronological, Prostitution, Revenge, Secret Identity, Spoof, Surprise Twist |
| Social setting: | Cold War, Dinner Party, Therapists / Therapy |
| Subgenre: | Crime Comedy |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Source: | Based on Game |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Paramount Pictures, Guber-Peters, Polygram Pictures, Debra Hill Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1985 | 6 | $2,014,166 | 1,006 | $2,002 | $2,014,166 | 1 | |
| Dec 20, 1985 | 12 | $1,409,154 | -30% | 1,022 | $1,379 | $4,077,462 | 2 |
| Dec 27, 1985 | 10 | $2,140,220 | +52% | 1,022 | $2,094 | $7,625,942 | 3 |
| Jan 3, 1986 | 11 | $1,640,575 | -23% | 1,022 | $1,605 | $11,131,957 | 4 |
| Jan 10, 1986 | 12 | $1,033,827 | -37% | 779 | $1,327 | $12,571,706 | 5 |
| Jan 17, 1986 | 18 | $540,608 | -48% | 540 | $1,001 | $13,377,261 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 1985 | 6 | $2,668,308 | 1,006 | $2,652 | $2,668,308 | 1 | |
| Dec 20, 1985 | 12 | $2,817,414 | +6% | 1,022 | $2,757 | $5,485,722 | 2 |
| Dec 27, 1985 | 10 | $4,005,660 | +42% | 1,022 | $3,919 | $9,491,382 | 3 |
| Jan 3, 1986 | 12 | $2,046,497 | -49% | 1,022 | $2,002 | $11,537,879 | 4 |
| Jan 10, 1986 | 13 | $1,298,774 | -37% | 779 | $1,667 | $12,836,653 | 5 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Eileen Brennan | Mrs. Peacock | |
| Tim Curry | Wadsworth the Butler | |
| Madeline Kahn | Mrs. White | |
| Christopher Lloyd | Professor Plum | |
| Michael McKean | Mr. Green | |
| Martin Mull | Col. Mustard | |
| Lesley Ann Warren | Miss Scarlet |
Supporting
| Colleen Camp | Yvette the Maid | |
| Howard Hesseman | The Chief | |
| Bill Henderson | Cop |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jonathan Lynn | Director | |
| John Landis | Screenwriter | |
| Jonathan Lynn | Screenwriter | |
| John Morris | Composer | |
| Janet Hirshenson | Casting Director | |
| Jane Jenkins | Casting 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.