Congo (1995)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $81,022,333 | Details |
| International Box Office | $71,000,000 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $152,022,333 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $24,642,539 (30.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 53.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $50,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,649 opening theaters/2,676 max. theaters, 6.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $210,658,058 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 9th, 1995 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | July 27th, 1999 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for jungle adventure terror and action and brief strong language |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Africa, Uganda |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Missing Person, Rescue |
| Social setting: | Scientific Expedition |
| Subgenre: | Chase Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | The Kennedy/Marshall Company |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1995 | 1 | $24,642,539 | 2,649 | $9,303 | $24,642,539 | 1 | |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 2 | $10,702,870 | -57% | 2,676 | $4,000 | $44,508,181 | 2 |
| Jun 23, 1995 | 3 | $8,083,463 | -24% | 2,676 | $3,021 | $57,951,894 | 3 |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 6 | $4,839,347 | -40% | 2,221 | $2,179 | $66,836,196 | 4 |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 9 | $2,729,920 | -44% | 1,789 | $1,526 | $73,119,429 | 5 |
| Jul 14, 1995 | 13 | $1,308,779 | -52% | 1,352 | $968 | $75,791,168 | 6 |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 15 | $779,233 | -40% | 798 | $976 | $77,207,888 | 7 |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 26 | $293,221 | -62% | 381 | $770 | $77,983,965 | 8 |
| Aug 4, 1995 | 29 | $208,630 | -29% | 213 | $979 | $78,366,373 | 9 |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 35 | $133,484 | -36% | 152 | $878 | $78,609,885 | 10 |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 38 | $94,099 | -30% | 115 | $818 | $78,768,389 | 11 |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 23 | $585,490 | +522% | 521 | $1,124 | $79,402,708 | 12 |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 28 | $509,456 | -13% | 481 | $1,059 | $80,131,876 | 13 |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 28 | $268,374 | -47% | 410 | $655 | $80,470,881 | 14 |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 36 | $178,241 | -34% | 310 | $575 | $80,719,529 | 15 |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 46 | $95,901 | -46% | 170 | $564 | $80,869,678 | 16 |
| Sep 29, 1995 | 53 | $44,016 | -54% | 95 | $463 | $80,941,759 | 17 |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 58 | $21,845 | -50% | 43 | $508 | $80,978,559 | 18 |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 72 | $9,882 | -55% | 34 | $291 | $80,998,938 | 19 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1995 | 1 | $33,805,311 | 2,649 | $12,762 | $33,805,311 | 1 | |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 2 | $16,063,120 | -52% | 2,676 | $6,003 | $49,868,431 | 2 |
| Jun 23, 1995 | 3 | $12,128,418 | -24% | 2,676 | $4,532 | $61,996,849 | 3 |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 6 | $8,392,660 | -31% | 2,221 | $3,779 | $70,389,509 | 4 |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 9 | $4,092,880 | -51% | 1,789 | $2,288 | $74,482,389 | 5 |
| Jul 14, 1995 | 14 | $1,946,266 | -52% | 1,352 | $1,440 | $76,428,655 | 6 |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 15 | $1,262,089 | -35% | 798 | $1,582 | $77,690,744 | 7 |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 26 | $466,999 | -63% | 381 | $1,226 | $78,157,743 | 8 |
| Aug 4, 1995 | 28 | $318,658 | -32% | 213 | $1,496 | $78,476,401 | 9 |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 36 | $197,889 | -38% | 152 | $1,302 | $78,674,290 | 10 |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 36 | $142,928 | -28% | 115 | $1,243 | $78,817,218 | 11 |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 25 | $805,202 | +463% | 521 | $1,545 | $79,622,420 | 12 |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 29 | $580,087 | -28% | 481 | $1,206 | $80,202,507 | 13 |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 30 | $338,781 | -42% | 410 | $826 | $80,541,288 | 14 |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 35 | $232,489 | -31% | 310 | $750 | $80,773,777 | 15 |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 45 | $123,966 | -47% | 170 | $729 | $80,897,743 | 16 |
| Sep 29, 1995 | 51 | $58,971 | -52% | 95 | $621 | $80,956,714 | 17 |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 55 | $32,342 | -45% | 43 | $752 | $80,989,056 | 18 |
Supporting
| Laura Linney | Karen Ross | |
| Dylan Walsh | Dr. Peter Elliot | |
| Ernie Hudson | Monroe Kelly | |
| Tim Curry | Herkermer Homolka | |
| Grant Heslov | Richard | |
| Joe Don Baker | R.B. Travis | |
| Lorene Noh | Amy | |
| Misty Rosas | Amy | |
| Mary Ellen Trainor | Moira | |
| Stuart Pankin | Boyd | |
| Carolyn Seymour | Eleanor Romy | |
| Romy Rosemont | Assistant | |
| James Karen | College President | |
| Bill Pugin | William | |
| Lawrence T. Wrentz | Arliss Wender | |
| Robert Almodovar | Rudy | |
| Kathleen Connors | Sally | |
| Joel Weiss | Travicom Operator | |
| John Hawkes | Bob Driscoll | |
| Peter Jason | Mr. Janus |
Cameo
| Jimmy Buffett | 727 Pilot |
Supporting
| James R. Paradise | Transport Worker | |
| Kevin Grevioux | Roadblock Officer | |
| Shayna Fox | Amy's Voice | |
| Kahara Muhoro | Roadblock Officer | |
| Guy Toley | DC-3 Co-pilot | |
| Bruce Campbell | Charles Travis | |
| M. Darnell Suttles | Hospital Interrogator | |
| Taylor Nichols | Jeffrey Weems | |
| Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje | Kahega | |
| Michael Chinyamurindi | Willie Amakye | |
| Willie Amakye | Porter | |
| Malang | Porter | |
| William John Murphy | Transport Worker | |
| Jay Speed Froney | Porter | |
| Shelton Mack | Porter | |
| Jackson Gitonga | Mizumu Tribesman | |
| David Mungai | Porter | |
| Anthony Mutune | Porter | |
| Sylvester Mwangi | Porter | |
| Thom Barry | Samahani | |
| Les Robinson | Porter | |
| Nelson Shalita | Porter | |
| Andrew Kamuyu | Mizumu Tribesman | |
| E.J. Callahan | DC-3 Pilot | |
| Ayo Adejugbe | African Airport Guard | |
| Fidel Bateke | Witch Doctor |
Production and Technical Credits
| Frank Marshall | Director | |
| John Patrick Shanley | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Crichton | Story Creator | |
| Kathleen Kennedy | Producer | |
| Sam Mercer | Producer | |
| Frank Yablans | Executive Producer | |
| J. Michael Riva | Production Designer | |
| Anne V. Coates | Supervising Film Editor | |
| Jerry Goldsmith | Composer | |
| Michael Backes | Associate Producer | |
| Katterli Frauenfelder | Assistant Director | |
| Paul Deason | Unit Production Manager | |
| Richard Holland | Art Director | |
| Lisa Fischer | Set Decorator | |
| Charles D. Minsky | Second Unit Camera | |
| Scott Farrar | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Marilyn Matthews | Costume Designer | |
| Ronald Judkins | Sound Mixer | |
| Kevin O'Connell | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Rick Kline | Re-recording Mixer | |
| D.M. Hemphill | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Rick Alexander | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Wylie Stateman | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Gregg Baxter | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Tony Lamberti | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Valerie Davidson | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Rick Bozeat | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Dan Hegeman | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Alan Rickman | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Kelly Oxford | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Matthew W. Mungle | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Patrick Foley | Dialogue Editor | |
| Sarah Rothenberg Goldsmith* | Dialogue Editor | |
| Michael P. Cook | Dialogue Editor | |
| Ken Hall | Music Editor | |
| Darrell Hall | Music Editor | |
| Christina Smith | Make-up and Hair Designer | |
| Judith A. Cory | Hairstylist | |
| John E. Jackson | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Lebo M. | Song Writer | |
| Mike Fenton | Casting | |
| Allison Cowitt | Casting | |
| M. James Arnett | Stunt Coordinator |
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: | $24,642,539 (30.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.29 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 53.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $50,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,649 opening theaters/2,676 max. theaters, 6.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $210,658,058 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 9th, 1995 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | July 27th, 1999 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for jungle adventure terror and action and brief strong language |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Africa, Uganda |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Missing Person, Rescue |
| Social setting: | Scientific Expedition |
| Subgenre: | Chase Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | The Kennedy/Marshall Company |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1995 | 1 | $24,642,539 | 2,649 | $9,303 | $24,642,539 | 1 | |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 2 | $10,702,870 | -57% | 2,676 | $4,000 | $44,508,181 | 2 |
| Jun 23, 1995 | 3 | $8,083,463 | -24% | 2,676 | $3,021 | $57,951,894 | 3 |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 6 | $4,839,347 | -40% | 2,221 | $2,179 | $66,836,196 | 4 |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 9 | $2,729,920 | -44% | 1,789 | $1,526 | $73,119,429 | 5 |
| Jul 14, 1995 | 13 | $1,308,779 | -52% | 1,352 | $968 | $75,791,168 | 6 |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 15 | $779,233 | -40% | 798 | $976 | $77,207,888 | 7 |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 26 | $293,221 | -62% | 381 | $770 | $77,983,965 | 8 |
| Aug 4, 1995 | 29 | $208,630 | -29% | 213 | $979 | $78,366,373 | 9 |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 35 | $133,484 | -36% | 152 | $878 | $78,609,885 | 10 |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 38 | $94,099 | -30% | 115 | $818 | $78,768,389 | 11 |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 23 | $585,490 | +522% | 521 | $1,124 | $79,402,708 | 12 |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 28 | $509,456 | -13% | 481 | $1,059 | $80,131,876 | 13 |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 28 | $268,374 | -47% | 410 | $655 | $80,470,881 | 14 |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 36 | $178,241 | -34% | 310 | $575 | $80,719,529 | 15 |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 46 | $95,901 | -46% | 170 | $564 | $80,869,678 | 16 |
| Sep 29, 1995 | 53 | $44,016 | -54% | 95 | $463 | $80,941,759 | 17 |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 58 | $21,845 | -50% | 43 | $508 | $80,978,559 | 18 |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 72 | $9,882 | -55% | 34 | $291 | $80,998,938 | 19 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1995 | 1 | $33,805,311 | 2,649 | $12,762 | $33,805,311 | 1 | |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 2 | $16,063,120 | -52% | 2,676 | $6,003 | $49,868,431 | 2 |
| Jun 23, 1995 | 3 | $12,128,418 | -24% | 2,676 | $4,532 | $61,996,849 | 3 |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 6 | $8,392,660 | -31% | 2,221 | $3,779 | $70,389,509 | 4 |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 9 | $4,092,880 | -51% | 1,789 | $2,288 | $74,482,389 | 5 |
| Jul 14, 1995 | 14 | $1,946,266 | -52% | 1,352 | $1,440 | $76,428,655 | 6 |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 15 | $1,262,089 | -35% | 798 | $1,582 | $77,690,744 | 7 |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 26 | $466,999 | -63% | 381 | $1,226 | $78,157,743 | 8 |
| Aug 4, 1995 | 28 | $318,658 | -32% | 213 | $1,496 | $78,476,401 | 9 |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 36 | $197,889 | -38% | 152 | $1,302 | $78,674,290 | 10 |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 36 | $142,928 | -28% | 115 | $1,243 | $78,817,218 | 11 |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 25 | $805,202 | +463% | 521 | $1,545 | $79,622,420 | 12 |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 29 | $580,087 | -28% | 481 | $1,206 | $80,202,507 | 13 |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 30 | $338,781 | -42% | 410 | $826 | $80,541,288 | 14 |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 35 | $232,489 | -31% | 310 | $750 | $80,773,777 | 15 |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 45 | $123,966 | -47% | 170 | $729 | $80,897,743 | 16 |
| Sep 29, 1995 | 51 | $58,971 | -52% | 95 | $621 | $80,956,714 | 17 |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 55 | $32,342 | -45% | 43 | $752 | $80,989,056 | 18 |
Supporting
| Laura Linney | Karen Ross | |
| Dylan Walsh | Dr. Peter Elliot | |
| Ernie Hudson | Monroe Kelly | |
| Tim Curry | Herkermer Homolka | |
| Grant Heslov | Richard | |
| Joe Don Baker | R.B. Travis | |
| Lorene Noh | Amy | |
| Misty Rosas | Amy | |
| Mary Ellen Trainor | Moira | |
| Stuart Pankin | Boyd | |
| Carolyn Seymour | Eleanor Romy | |
| Romy Rosemont | Assistant | |
| James Karen | College President | |
| Bill Pugin | William | |
| Lawrence T. Wrentz | Arliss Wender | |
| Robert Almodovar | Rudy | |
| Kathleen Connors | Sally | |
| Joel Weiss | Travicom Operator | |
| John Hawkes | Bob Driscoll | |
| Peter Jason | Mr. Janus |
Cameo
| Jimmy Buffett | 727 Pilot |
Supporting
| James R. Paradise | Transport Worker | |
| Kevin Grevioux | Roadblock Officer | |
| Shayna Fox | Amy's Voice | |
| Kahara Muhoro | Roadblock Officer | |
| Guy Toley | DC-3 Co-pilot | |
| Bruce Campbell | Charles Travis | |
| M. Darnell Suttles | Hospital Interrogator | |
| Taylor Nichols | Jeffrey Weems | |
| Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje | Kahega | |
| Michael Chinyamurindi | Willie Amakye | |
| Willie Amakye | Porter | |
| Malang | Porter | |
| William John Murphy | Transport Worker | |
| Jay Speed Froney | Porter | |
| Shelton Mack | Porter | |
| Jackson Gitonga | Mizumu Tribesman | |
| David Mungai | Porter | |
| Anthony Mutune | Porter | |
| Sylvester Mwangi | Porter | |
| Thom Barry | Samahani | |
| Les Robinson | Porter | |
| Nelson Shalita | Porter | |
| Andrew Kamuyu | Mizumu Tribesman | |
| E.J. Callahan | DC-3 Pilot | |
| Ayo Adejugbe | African Airport Guard | |
| Fidel Bateke | Witch Doctor |
Production and Technical Credits
| Frank Marshall | Director | |
| John Patrick Shanley | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Crichton | Story Creator | |
| Kathleen Kennedy | Producer | |
| Sam Mercer | Producer | |
| Frank Yablans | Executive Producer | |
| J. Michael Riva | Production Designer | |
| Anne V. Coates | Supervising Film Editor | |
| Jerry Goldsmith | Composer | |
| Michael Backes | Associate Producer | |
| Katterli Frauenfelder | Assistant Director | |
| Paul Deason | Unit Production Manager | |
| Richard Holland | Art Director | |
| Lisa Fischer | Set Decorator | |
| Charles D. Minsky | Second Unit Camera | |
| Scott Farrar | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Marilyn Matthews | Costume Designer | |
| Ronald Judkins | Sound Mixer | |
| Kevin O'Connell | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Rick Kline | Re-recording Mixer | |
| D.M. Hemphill | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Rick Alexander | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Wylie Stateman | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Gregg Baxter | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Tony Lamberti | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Valerie Davidson | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Rick Bozeat | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Dan Hegeman | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Alan Rickman | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Kelly Oxford | Sound Effects Editor | |
| Matthew W. Mungle | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Patrick Foley | Dialogue Editor | |
| Sarah Rothenberg Goldsmith* | Dialogue Editor | |
| Michael P. Cook | Dialogue Editor | |
| Ken Hall | Music Editor | |
| Darrell Hall | Music Editor | |
| Christina Smith | Make-up and Hair Designer | |
| Judith A. Cory | Hairstylist | |
| John E. Jackson | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Lebo M. | Song Writer | |
| Mike Fenton | Casting | |
| Allison Cowitt | Casting | |
| M. James Arnett | Stunt Coordinator |
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.