The Evening Star (1996)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $12,767,815 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,306,445 (25.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.86 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,265 opening theaters/1,268 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $32,422,524 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 25th, 1996 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | February 27th, 2001 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 on appeal for some sexual situations and brief strong language (previously rated R) |
| Running Time: | 129 minutes |
| Franchise: | Terms of Endearment |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Legacy Sequel |
| Plot point: | Aspiring Actress / Actor, Autumn Years, Death of a Son or Daughter, Dysfunctional Family, Generational Conflict, Life on the Outside, May / December Romance, Narcotics, Prison, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Terminal Illness |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 1996 | 10 | $3,306,445 | 1,265 | $2,614 | $5,272,449 | 1 | |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 | $2,277,110 | -31% | 1,268 | $1,796 | $10,129,807 | 2 |
| Jan 10, 1997 | 20 | $818,653 | -64% | 1,211 | $676 | $11,731,217 | 3 |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 30 | $342,194 | -58% | 621 | $551 | $12,385,239 | 4 |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 46 | $55,500 | -84% | 318 | $175 | $12,485,675 | 5 |
| Mar 21, 1997 | 60 | $17,819 | 150 | $119 | $12,747,242 | 13 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 1996 | 10 | $5,886,693 | 1,265 | $4,654 | $7,852,697 | 2 | |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 | $3,059,867 | -48% | 1,268 | $2,413 | $10,912,564 | 3 |
| Jan 10, 1997 | 20 | $1,130,481 | -63% | 1,211 | $934 | $12,043,045 | 4 |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 30 | $387,130 | -66% | 621 | $623 | $12,430,175 | 5 |
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,306,445 (25.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.86 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,265 opening theaters/1,268 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $32,422,524 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 25th, 1996 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | February 27th, 2001 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 on appeal for some sexual situations and brief strong language (previously rated R) |
| Running Time: | 129 minutes |
| Franchise: | Terms of Endearment |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Legacy Sequel |
| Plot point: | Aspiring Actress / Actor, Autumn Years, Death of a Son or Daughter, Dysfunctional Family, Generational Conflict, Life on the Outside, May / December Romance, Narcotics, Prison, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Terminal Illness |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 1996 | 10 | $3,306,445 | 1,265 | $2,614 | $5,272,449 | 1 | |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 | $2,277,110 | -31% | 1,268 | $1,796 | $10,129,807 | 2 |
| Jan 10, 1997 | 20 | $818,653 | -64% | 1,211 | $676 | $11,731,217 | 3 |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 30 | $342,194 | -58% | 621 | $551 | $12,385,239 | 4 |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 46 | $55,500 | -84% | 318 | $175 | $12,485,675 | 5 |
| Mar 21, 1997 | 60 | $17,819 | 150 | $119 | $12,747,242 | 13 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 1996 | 10 | $5,886,693 | 1,265 | $4,654 | $7,852,697 | 2 | |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 | $3,059,867 | -48% | 1,268 | $2,413 | $10,912,564 | 3 |
| Jan 10, 1997 | 20 | $1,130,481 | -63% | 1,211 | $934 | $12,043,045 | 4 |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 30 | $387,130 | -66% | 621 | $623 | $12,430,175 | 5 |