The Doors (1991)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $34,416,893 | Details |
| International Box Office | $67,776 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $34,484,669 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,151,800 (26.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.76 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $40,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 840 opening theaters/1,236 max. theaters, 6.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $92,459,623 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 1st, 1991 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | April 24th, 1993 (Wide) (South Korea)
August 2nd, 2019 (Wide), released as Doors, The (1991) (re:2019) (Australia) October 29th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) August 26th, 2022 (Limited), released as The Doors. Финальная версия (Russia (CIS)) January 12th, 2023 (Limited), released as The Doors: Final Cut (Czech Republic) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | August 27th, 1997 by Live / Artisan |
| MPA Rating: | R for heavy drug content, and for strong sexuality and language. |
| Running Time: | 140 minutes |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Biography, Drug Overdose, Musicians, Narcotics, Rock 'n' Roll |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1940s, 1960s, 1970s |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Bill Graham Films, Imagine Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 1991 | 2 | $9,151,800 | 840 | $10,895 | $9,151,800 | 1 | |
| Mar 8, 1991 | 5 | $6,013,980 | -34% | 1,204 | $4,995 | $18,087,300 | 2 |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 7 | $3,265,512 | -46% | 1,236 | $2,642 | $23,340,616 | 3 |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 9 | $2,277,120 | -30% | 1,186 | $1,920 | $26,862,388 | 4 |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 10 | $1,500,750 | -34% | 1,035 | $1,450 | $29,434,096 | 5 |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 13 | $919,819 | -39% | 887 | $1,037 | $31,068,065 | 6 |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 14 | $621,030 | -32% | 635 | $978 | $32,040,108 | 7 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 18 | $431,893 | -30% | 553 | $781 | $32,723,461 | 8 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 25 | $211,926 | -51% | 338 | $627 | $33,121,748 | 9 |
| May 3, 1991 | 29 | $177,590 | -16% | 301 | $590 | $33,404,794 | 10 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 1991 | 2 | $12,073,320 | 840 | $14,373 | $12,073,320 | 1 | |
| Mar 8, 1991 | 4 | $8,001,784 | -34% | 1,204 | $6,646 | $20,075,104 | 2 |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 7 | $4,510,164 | -44% | 1,236 | $3,649 | $24,585,268 | 3 |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 8 | $3,348,078 | -26% | 1,186 | $2,823 | $27,933,346 | 4 |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 10 | $2,214,900 | -34% | 1,035 | $2,140 | $30,148,246 | 5 |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 14 | $1,270,832 | -43% | 887 | $1,433 | $31,419,078 | 6 |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 14 | $872,490 | -31% | 635 | $1,374 | $32,291,568 | 7 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 17 | $618,254 | -29% | 553 | $1,118 | $32,909,822 | 8 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 24 | $317,382 | -49% | 338 | $939 | $33,227,204 | 9 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 8/2/2019 | $3,702 | 6 | 1 | 9 | $1,451 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 1/12/2023 | $2,586 | 2 | 58 | 60 | $13,393 | 2/21/2023 | |||
| New Zealand | 10/29/2020 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | $369 | 7/13/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 8/26/2022 | $25,396 | 200 | 200 | 200 | $35,253 | 9/6/2022 | |||
| South Korea | 4/24/1993 | $0 | 0 | 57 | 89 | $15,324 | 2/5/2025 | |||
| Rest of World | $1,986 | |||||||||
| International Total | $67,776 | 7/13/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
| Michael Madsen | Tom Baker | |
| Jennifer Tilly | Okie Girl | |
| Val Kilmer | Jim Morrison | |
| Frank Whaley | Robby Krieger | |
| Crispin Glover | Andy Warhol |
Leading
| Meg Ryan | Pamela Courson |
| Kyle MacLachlan | Ray Manzarek | |
| Mimi Rogers | Magazine photographer | |
| Jennifer Rubin | Edie | |
| Kathleen Quinlan | Patricia Kennealy | |
| Debi Mazar | Whiskey Girl |
Cameo
| Oliver Stone | Professor at UCLA Film School |
| Michael Wincott | Paul Rothchild | |
| Mark Moses | Jac Holzman | |
| Lisa Edelstein | Makeup Artist | |
| Wes Studi | Indian in Desert | |
| Billy Idol | Cat | |
| Kevin Dillon | John Densmore | |
| Kelly Hu | Dorothy | |
| Jack McGee | Miami Cop |
Supporting
| Alex Wexo | Viper Room Bouncer |
Production and Technical Credits
| Oliver Stone | Director | |
| Robert Richardson | Director of Photography |
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: | $9,151,800 (26.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.76 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $40,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 840 opening theaters/1,236 max. theaters, 6.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $92,459,623 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 1st, 1991 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | April 24th, 1993 (Wide) (South Korea)
August 2nd, 2019 (Wide), released as Doors, The (1991) (re:2019) (Australia) October 29th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) August 26th, 2022 (Limited), released as The Doors. Финальная версия (Russia (CIS)) January 12th, 2023 (Limited), released as The Doors: Final Cut (Czech Republic) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | August 27th, 1997 by Live / Artisan |
| MPA Rating: | R for heavy drug content, and for strong sexuality and language. |
| Running Time: | 140 minutes |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Biography, Drug Overdose, Musicians, Narcotics, Rock 'n' Roll |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1940s, 1960s, 1970s |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Bill Graham Films, Imagine Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 1991 | 2 | $9,151,800 | 840 | $10,895 | $9,151,800 | 1 | |
| Mar 8, 1991 | 5 | $6,013,980 | -34% | 1,204 | $4,995 | $18,087,300 | 2 |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 7 | $3,265,512 | -46% | 1,236 | $2,642 | $23,340,616 | 3 |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 9 | $2,277,120 | -30% | 1,186 | $1,920 | $26,862,388 | 4 |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 10 | $1,500,750 | -34% | 1,035 | $1,450 | $29,434,096 | 5 |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 13 | $919,819 | -39% | 887 | $1,037 | $31,068,065 | 6 |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 14 | $621,030 | -32% | 635 | $978 | $32,040,108 | 7 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 18 | $431,893 | -30% | 553 | $781 | $32,723,461 | 8 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 25 | $211,926 | -51% | 338 | $627 | $33,121,748 | 9 |
| May 3, 1991 | 29 | $177,590 | -16% | 301 | $590 | $33,404,794 | 10 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 1991 | 2 | $12,073,320 | 840 | $14,373 | $12,073,320 | 1 | |
| Mar 8, 1991 | 4 | $8,001,784 | -34% | 1,204 | $6,646 | $20,075,104 | 2 |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 7 | $4,510,164 | -44% | 1,236 | $3,649 | $24,585,268 | 3 |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 8 | $3,348,078 | -26% | 1,186 | $2,823 | $27,933,346 | 4 |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 10 | $2,214,900 | -34% | 1,035 | $2,140 | $30,148,246 | 5 |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 14 | $1,270,832 | -43% | 887 | $1,433 | $31,419,078 | 6 |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 14 | $872,490 | -31% | 635 | $1,374 | $32,291,568 | 7 |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 17 | $618,254 | -29% | 553 | $1,118 | $32,909,822 | 8 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 24 | $317,382 | -49% | 338 | $939 | $33,227,204 | 9 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 8/2/2019 | $3,702 | 6 | 1 | 9 | $1,451 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 1/12/2023 | $2,586 | 2 | 58 | 60 | $13,393 | 2/21/2023 | |||
| New Zealand | 10/29/2020 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | $369 | 7/13/2026 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 8/26/2022 | $25,396 | 200 | 200 | 200 | $35,253 | 9/6/2022 | |||
| South Korea | 4/24/1993 | $0 | 0 | 57 | 89 | $15,324 | 2/5/2025 | |||
| Rest of World | $1,986 | |||||||||
| International Total | $67,776 | 7/13/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
| Michael Madsen | Tom Baker | |
| Jennifer Tilly | Okie Girl | |
| Val Kilmer | Jim Morrison | |
| Frank Whaley | Robby Krieger | |
| Crispin Glover | Andy Warhol |
Leading
| Meg Ryan | Pamela Courson |
| Kyle MacLachlan | Ray Manzarek | |
| Mimi Rogers | Magazine photographer | |
| Jennifer Rubin | Edie | |
| Kathleen Quinlan | Patricia Kennealy | |
| Debi Mazar | Whiskey Girl |
Cameo
| Oliver Stone | Professor at UCLA Film School |
| Michael Wincott | Paul Rothchild | |
| Mark Moses | Jac Holzman | |
| Lisa Edelstein | Makeup Artist | |
| Wes Studi | Indian in Desert | |
| Billy Idol | Cat | |
| Kevin Dillon | John Densmore | |
| Kelly Hu | Dorothy | |
| Jack McGee | Miami Cop |
Supporting
| Alex Wexo | Viper Room Bouncer |
Production and Technical Credits
| Oliver Stone | Director | |
| Robert Richardson | Director of Photography |
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.