Down in the Delta (1998)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $5,672,903 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $1,636,678 (28.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.47 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 416 opening theaters/417 max. theaters, 5.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $13,294,328 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 25th, 1998 (Limited) by Miramax |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for drug related material |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Posthumous Release |
| Geographical setting: | Mississippi |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Alzheimer, Autism, Delayed Adulthood, Faulty Memory, Single Parent |
| Subgenre: | Family Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 15 | $1,636,678 | 416 | $3,934 | $1,636,678 | 1 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 16 | $1,080,775 | -34% | 416 | $2,598 | $3,578,332 | 2 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 20 | $528,430 | -51% | 417 | $1,267 | $4,353,576 | 3 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 23 | $405,667 | -23% | 250 | $1,623 | $4,909,601 | 4 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 31 | $218,790 | -46% | 208 | $1,052 | $5,190,697 | 5 |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 37 | $144,503 | -34% | 190 | $761 | $5,388,785 | 6 |
| Feb 5, 1999 | 41 | $88,405 | -39% | 134 | $660 | $5,523,096 | 7 |
| Feb 12, 1999 | 46 | $69,522 | -21% | 85 | $818 | $5,615,019 | 8 |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 55 | $37,110 | -47% | 60 | $619 | $5,662,985 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 16 | $2,497,557 | 416 | $6,004 | $2,497,557 | 1 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 18 | $1,327,589 | -47% | 416 | $3,191 | $3,825,146 | 2 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 20 | $678,788 | -49% | 417 | $1,628 | $4,503,934 | 3 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 25 | $467,973 | -31% | 250 | $1,872 | $4,971,907 | 4 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 31 | $272,375 | -42% | 208 | $1,309 | $5,244,282 | 5 |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 36 | $190,409 | -30% | 190 | $1,002 | $5,434,691 | 6 |
| Feb 5, 1999 | 40 | $110,806 | -42% | 134 | $827 | $5,545,497 | 7 |
| Feb 12, 1999 | 49 | $80,378 | -27% | 85 | $946 | $5,625,875 | 8 |
| Joel Gordon | Jesse (17 yrs) | |
| Justin Lord | Dr. Rainey | |
| Anne-Marie Johnson | Monica | |
| Kulani Hassen | Tracy | |
| Mpho Koaho | Thomas |
Supporting
| Wesley Snipes | Will |
| Loretta Devine | Zenia | |
| Esther Rolle | Annie | |
| Mary Alice | Rosa Lynn | |
| Al Freeman, Jr. | Earl | |
| Alfre Woodard | Loretta |
Production and Technical Credits
| Maya Angelou | Director | |
| Myron Goble | Screenwriter |
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: | $1,636,678 (28.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.47 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 416 opening theaters/417 max. theaters, 5.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $13,294,328 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 25th, 1998 (Limited) by Miramax |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for drug related material |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Posthumous Release |
| Geographical setting: | Mississippi |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Alzheimer, Autism, Delayed Adulthood, Faulty Memory, Single Parent |
| Subgenre: | Family Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 15 | $1,636,678 | 416 | $3,934 | $1,636,678 | 1 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 16 | $1,080,775 | -34% | 416 | $2,598 | $3,578,332 | 2 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 20 | $528,430 | -51% | 417 | $1,267 | $4,353,576 | 3 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 23 | $405,667 | -23% | 250 | $1,623 | $4,909,601 | 4 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 31 | $218,790 | -46% | 208 | $1,052 | $5,190,697 | 5 |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 37 | $144,503 | -34% | 190 | $761 | $5,388,785 | 6 |
| Feb 5, 1999 | 41 | $88,405 | -39% | 134 | $660 | $5,523,096 | 7 |
| Feb 12, 1999 | 46 | $69,522 | -21% | 85 | $818 | $5,615,019 | 8 |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 55 | $37,110 | -47% | 60 | $619 | $5,662,985 | 9 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 16 | $2,497,557 | 416 | $6,004 | $2,497,557 | 1 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 18 | $1,327,589 | -47% | 416 | $3,191 | $3,825,146 | 2 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 20 | $678,788 | -49% | 417 | $1,628 | $4,503,934 | 3 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 25 | $467,973 | -31% | 250 | $1,872 | $4,971,907 | 4 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 31 | $272,375 | -42% | 208 | $1,309 | $5,244,282 | 5 |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 36 | $190,409 | -30% | 190 | $1,002 | $5,434,691 | 6 |
| Feb 5, 1999 | 40 | $110,806 | -42% | 134 | $827 | $5,545,497 | 7 |
| Feb 12, 1999 | 49 | $80,378 | -27% | 85 | $946 | $5,625,875 | 8 |
| Joel Gordon | Jesse (17 yrs) | |
| Justin Lord | Dr. Rainey | |
| Anne-Marie Johnson | Monica | |
| Kulani Hassen | Tracy | |
| Mpho Koaho | Thomas |
Supporting
| Wesley Snipes | Will |
| Loretta Devine | Zenia | |
| Esther Rolle | Annie | |
| Mary Alice | Rosa Lynn | |
| Al Freeman, Jr. | Earl | |
| Alfre Woodard | Loretta |
Production and Technical Credits
| Maya Angelou | Director | |
| Myron Goble | Screenwriter |
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.