Desert Hearts (1986)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $2,492,088 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $102,416 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $110,285 | |
| Total | $212,701 | |
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Metrics
| Legs: | 24.23 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $7,597,165 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 7th, 1986 (Wide) by Samuel Goldwyn Films July 19th, 2017 (Limited) by Janus Films |
| Video Release: | November 14th, 2017 by Criterion |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | F-Rated, F-Rated, Triple |
| Geographical setting: | Nevada |
| Plot point: | Divorcée Romance, LGBTQ+, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1950s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1986 | 19 | $22,862 | 1 | $22,862 | $22,862 | 5 | |
| Apr 11, 1986 | 20 | $36,307 | +59% | 2 | $18,154 | $72,597 | 6 |
| May 30, 1986 | 22 | $102,862 | 30 | $3,429 | $937,647 | 13 | |
| Aug 8, 1986 | 28 | $52,168 | 23 | $2,268 | $2,064,820 | 23 | |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 32 | $42,801 | -18% | 23 | $1,861 | $2,136,685 | 24 |
| Aug 22, 1986 | 37 | $19,071 | -55% | 19 | $1,004 | $2,185,245 | 25 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1986 | 25 | $81,232 | 23 | $3,532 | $2,093,884 | 23 | |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 29 | $72,290 | -11% | 23 | $3,143 | $2,166,174 | 24 |
Leading
| Helen Shaver | Vivian Bell | |
| Patricia Charbonneau | Cay Rivers |
Supporting
| Jeffrey Tambor | Jerry (uncredited) |
Production and Technical Credits
| Donna Deitch | Director | |
| Natalie Cooper | Screenwriter | |
| Jane Rule | Story Creator | |
| Rosemary Brandenberg | Set Decorator |
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
| Legs: | 24.23 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $7,597,165 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 7th, 1986 (Wide) by Samuel Goldwyn Films July 19th, 2017 (Limited) by Janus Films |
| Video Release: | November 14th, 2017 by Criterion |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | F-Rated, F-Rated, Triple |
| Geographical setting: | Nevada |
| Plot point: | Divorcée Romance, LGBTQ+, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance |
| Subgenre: | Romantic Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1950s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1986 | 19 | $22,862 | 1 | $22,862 | $22,862 | 5 | |
| Apr 11, 1986 | 20 | $36,307 | +59% | 2 | $18,154 | $72,597 | 6 |
| May 30, 1986 | 22 | $102,862 | 30 | $3,429 | $937,647 | 13 | |
| Aug 8, 1986 | 28 | $52,168 | 23 | $2,268 | $2,064,820 | 23 | |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 32 | $42,801 | -18% | 23 | $1,861 | $2,136,685 | 24 |
| Aug 22, 1986 | 37 | $19,071 | -55% | 19 | $1,004 | $2,185,245 | 25 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1986 | 25 | $81,232 | 23 | $3,532 | $2,093,884 | 23 | |
| Aug 15, 1986 | 29 | $72,290 | -11% | 23 | $3,143 | $2,166,174 | 24 |
Leading
| Helen Shaver | Vivian Bell | |
| Patricia Charbonneau | Cay Rivers |
Supporting
| Jeffrey Tambor | Jerry (uncredited) |
Production and Technical Credits
| Donna Deitch | Director | |
| Natalie Cooper | Screenwriter | |
| Jane Rule | Story Creator | |
| Rosemary Brandenberg | Set Decorator |
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.