Dave (1993)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $63,270,710 | Details |
| OpusData ID: 8210100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,306,755 (11.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,155 opening theaters/1,916 max. theaters, 6.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $172,848,242 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 7th, 1993 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Video Release: | September 26th, 2012 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for momentary language and a sexual situation. |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Gratuitous Cameos |
| Plot point: | Coma, False Identity, Framed, Government Corruption, Infidelity, Medical and Hospitals, Mistaken Identity, Political, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Social setting: | Political Campaign |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Northern Lights Films, Donners’ Company, Shuler |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1993 | 2 | $7,306,755 | 1,155 | $6,326 | $7,306,755 | 1 | |
| May 14, 1993 | 1 | $8,506,834 | +16% | 1,566 | $5,432 | $18,430,562 | 2 |
| May 21, 1993 | 3 | $7,876,242 | -7% | 1,916 | $4,111 | $29,210,262 | 3 |
| May 28, 1993 | 3 | $8,933,075 | +13% | 1,916 | $4,662 | $40,728,464 | 4 |
| Jun 4, 1993 | 4 | $4,834,257 | -46% | 1,916 | $2,523 | $46,993,873 | 5 |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 5 | $3,034,040 | -37% | 1,805 | $1,681 | $51,698,446 | 6 |
| Jun 18, 1993 | 7 | $2,535,591 | -16% | 1,600 | $1,585 | $55,581,764 | 7 |
| Jun 25, 1993 | 10 | $1,474,850 | -42% | 1,221 | $1,208 | $58,340,177 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1993 | 2 | $9,923,728 | 1,155 | $8,592 | $9,923,728 | 1 | |
| May 14, 1993 | 1 | $11,410,292 | +15% | 1,566 | $7,286 | $21,334,020 | 2 |
| May 21, 1993 | 3 | $10,461,369 | -8% | 1,916 | $5,460 | $31,795,389 | 3 |
| May 28, 1993 | 3 | $10,364,227 | -1% | 1,916 | $5,409 | $42,159,616 | 4 |
| Jun 4, 1993 | 4 | $6,504,790 | -37% | 1,916 | $3,395 | $48,664,406 | 5 |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 5 | $4,381,767 | -33% | 1,805 | $2,428 | $53,046,173 | 6 |
| Jun 18, 1993 | 7 | $3,819,154 | -13% | 1,600 | $2,387 | $56,865,327 | 7 |
Leading
| Kevin Kline | Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell |
Supporting
| Laura Linney | Randi | |
| Ving Rhames | Duane Stevenson |
| Gary Ross | Policeman #2 |
Supporting
| Bonnie Hunt | White House Tour Guide | |
| Kevin Dunn | Alan Reed | |
| Frank Langella | Bob Alexander |
Leading
| Sigourney Weaver | Ellen Mitchell |
Supporting
| Ben Kingsley | Vice President Nance | |
| Charles Grodin | Murray Blum |
| Dan Butler | Reporter |
Cameo
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | Himself |
| Ralph Manza | White House Barber |
Cameo
| Jay Leno | Himself | |
| Larry King | Himself |
| Jason Reitman | Vice-President's Son |
Cameo
| Oliver Stone | Himself |
Supporting
| Stephen Root | Don Durenberger |
| Bob Bergen | Additional Voice |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ivan Reitman | Director | |
| James Newton Howard | Composer | |
| Lauren Schuler-Donner* | Producer | |
| Gary Bourgeois | Re-recording Mixer |
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: | $7,306,755 (11.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.08 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,155 opening theaters/1,916 max. theaters, 6.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $172,848,242 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 7th, 1993 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Video Release: | September 26th, 2012 by Warner Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for momentary language and a sexual situation. |
| Running Time: | 110 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Gratuitous Cameos |
| Plot point: | Coma, False Identity, Framed, Government Corruption, Infidelity, Medical and Hospitals, Mistaken Identity, Political, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Social setting: | Political Campaign |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Northern Lights Films, Donners’ Company, Shuler |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1993 | 2 | $7,306,755 | 1,155 | $6,326 | $7,306,755 | 1 | |
| May 14, 1993 | 1 | $8,506,834 | +16% | 1,566 | $5,432 | $18,430,562 | 2 |
| May 21, 1993 | 3 | $7,876,242 | -7% | 1,916 | $4,111 | $29,210,262 | 3 |
| May 28, 1993 | 3 | $8,933,075 | +13% | 1,916 | $4,662 | $40,728,464 | 4 |
| Jun 4, 1993 | 4 | $4,834,257 | -46% | 1,916 | $2,523 | $46,993,873 | 5 |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 5 | $3,034,040 | -37% | 1,805 | $1,681 | $51,698,446 | 6 |
| Jun 18, 1993 | 7 | $2,535,591 | -16% | 1,600 | $1,585 | $55,581,764 | 7 |
| Jun 25, 1993 | 10 | $1,474,850 | -42% | 1,221 | $1,208 | $58,340,177 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1993 | 2 | $9,923,728 | 1,155 | $8,592 | $9,923,728 | 1 | |
| May 14, 1993 | 1 | $11,410,292 | +15% | 1,566 | $7,286 | $21,334,020 | 2 |
| May 21, 1993 | 3 | $10,461,369 | -8% | 1,916 | $5,460 | $31,795,389 | 3 |
| May 28, 1993 | 3 | $10,364,227 | -1% | 1,916 | $5,409 | $42,159,616 | 4 |
| Jun 4, 1993 | 4 | $6,504,790 | -37% | 1,916 | $3,395 | $48,664,406 | 5 |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 5 | $4,381,767 | -33% | 1,805 | $2,428 | $53,046,173 | 6 |
| Jun 18, 1993 | 7 | $3,819,154 | -13% | 1,600 | $2,387 | $56,865,327 | 7 |
Leading
| Kevin Kline | Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell |
Supporting
| Laura Linney | Randi | |
| Ving Rhames | Duane Stevenson |
| Gary Ross | Policeman #2 |
Supporting
| Bonnie Hunt | White House Tour Guide | |
| Kevin Dunn | Alan Reed | |
| Frank Langella | Bob Alexander |
Leading
| Sigourney Weaver | Ellen Mitchell |
Supporting
| Ben Kingsley | Vice President Nance | |
| Charles Grodin | Murray Blum |
| Dan Butler | Reporter |
Cameo
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | Himself |
| Ralph Manza | White House Barber |
Cameo
| Jay Leno | Himself | |
| Larry King | Himself |
| Jason Reitman | Vice-President's Son |
Cameo
| Oliver Stone | Himself |
Supporting
| Stephen Root | Don Durenberger |
| Bob Bergen | Additional Voice |
Production and Technical Credits
| Ivan Reitman | Director | |
| James Newton Howard | Composer | |
| Lauren Schuler-Donner* | Producer | |
| Gary Bourgeois | Re-recording Mixer |
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.