Excess Baggage (1997)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $14,351,432 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $33,193 | |
| Total | $33,193 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,309,583 (44.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.27 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2,211 opening theaters/2,211 max. theaters, 4.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $35,362,672 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 29th, 1997 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | June 4th, 2019 by Mill Creek Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for violence, drinking and sex-related dialogue |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Staged Kidnapping |
| Subgenre: | Crime Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 1997 | 6 | $6,309,583 | 2,211 | $2,854 | $6,309,583 | 1 | |
| Sep 5, 1997 | 7 | $2,854,180 | -55% | 2,211 | $1,291 | $10,033,595 | 2 |
| Sep 12, 1997 | 9 | $1,865,300 | -35% | 2,109 | $884 | $12,476,854 | 3 |
| Sep 19, 1997 | 16 | $710,065 | -62% | 1,455 | $488 | $13,535,994 | 4 |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 27 | $185,555 | -74% | 610 | $304 | $13,865,716 | 5 |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 34 | $88,689 | -52% | 307 | $289 | $14,001,859 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 1997 | 54 | $28,829 | -67% | 137 | $210 | $14,048,340 | 7 |
| Dec 12, 1997 | 30 | $102,310 | 454 | $225 | $14,214,350 | 16 | |
| Dec 19, 1997 | 34 | $69,217 | -32% | 177 | $391 | $14,327,206 | 17 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 1997 | 4 | $1,786,405 | 2,211 | $808 | $1,786,405 | 1 | ||
| Aug 30, 1997 | 6 | $1,816,238 | +2% | 2,211 | $821 | $3,602,643 | 2 | |
| Aug 31, 1997 | 8 | $1,522,007 | -16% | 2,211 | $688 | $5,124,650 | 3 | |
| Sep 1, 1997 | 8 | $1,184,933 | -22% | 2,211 | $536 | $6,309,583 | 4 | |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 7 | $402,429 | -66% | 2,211 | $182 | $6,712,012 | 5 | |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 8 | $263,749 | -34% | 2,211 | $119 | $6,975,761 | 6 | |
| Sep 4, 1997 | 8 | $203,654 | -23% | 2,211 | $92 | $7,179,415 | 7 | |
| Sep 5, 1997 | 7 | $881,276 | +333% | -51% | 2,211 | $399 | $8,060,691 | 8 |
| Sep 6, 1997 | 7 | $1,284,319 | +46% | -29% | 2,211 | $581 | $9,345,010 | 9 |
| Sep 7, 1997 | 9 | $688,585 | -46% | -55% | 2,211 | $311 | $10,033,595 | 10 |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 9 | $136,827 | -80% | -88% | 2,211 | $62 | $10,170,422 | 11 |
| Sep 9, 1997 | 9 | $181,593 | +33% | -55% | 2,211 | $82 | $10,352,015 | 12 |
| Sep 10, 1997 | 10 | $123,621 | -32% | -53% | 2,211 | $56 | $10,475,636 | 13 |
| Sep 11, 1997 | 9 | $135,918 | +10% | -33% | 2,211 | $61 | $10,611,554 | 14 |
| Sep 12, 1997 | 9 | $542,444 | +299% | -38% | 2,109 | $257 | $11,153,998 | 15 |
| Sep 13, 1997 | 9 | $919,928 | +70% | -28% | 2,109 | $436 | $12,073,926 | 16 |
| Sep 14, 1997 | 11 | $402,928 | -56% | -41% | 2,109 | $191 | $12,476,854 | 17 |
| Sep 15, 1997 | - | $75,153 | -81% | -45% | 2,109 | $36 | $12,552,007 | 18 |
| Sep 16, 1997 | - | $112,605 | +50% | -38% | 2,109 | $53 | $12,664,612 | 19 |
| Sep 17, 1997 | - | $76,377 | -32% | -38% | 2,109 | $36 | $12,740,989 | 20 |
| Sep 18, 1997 | - | $84,940 | +11% | -38% | 2,109 | $40 | $12,825,929 | 21 |
| Sep 19, 1997 | - | $215,229 | +153% | -60% | 1,455 | $148 | $13,041,158 | 22 |
| Sep 20, 1997 | - | $336,296 | +56% | -63% | 1,455 | $231 | $13,377,454 | 23 |
| Sep 21, 1997 | - | $158,540 | -53% | -61% | 1,455 | $109 | $13,535,994 | 24 |
| Sep 22, 1997 | - | $32,953 | -79% | -56% | 1,455 | $23 | $13,568,947 | 25 |
| Sep 23, 1997 | - | $42,762 | +30% | -62% | 1,455 | $29 | $13,611,709 | 26 |
| Sep 24, 1997 | - | $32,205 | -25% | -58% | 1,455 | $22 | $13,643,914 | 27 |
| Sep 25, 1997 | - | $36,247 | +13% | -57% | 1,455 | $25 | $13,680,161 | 28 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 1997 | 7 | $7,179,415 | 2,211 | $3,247 | $7,179,415 | 1 | |
| Sep 5, 1997 | 9 | $3,432,139 | -52% | 2,211 | $1,552 | $10,611,554 | 2 |
| Sep 12, 1997 | 9 | $2,214,375 | -35% | 2,109 | $1,050 | $12,825,929 | 3 |
| Sep 19, 1997 | 21 | $854,232 | -61% | 1,455 | $587 | $13,680,161 | 4 |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 26 | $233,009 | -73% | 610 | $382 | $13,913,170 | 5 |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 37 | $106,341 | -54% | 307 | $346 | $14,019,511 | 6 |
| Dec 12, 1997 | 29 | $145,949 | 454 | $321 | $14,257,989 | 16 |
Leading
| Alicia Silverstone | Emily Hope | |
| Benicio del Toro | Vincent Roche |
Supporting
| Christopher Walken | Raymond Perkins | |
| Jack Thompson | Alexander | |
| Nicholas Turturro | Stick | |
| Harry Connick, Jr. | Greg Kistler | |
| Michael Bowen | Gus | |
| Robert Wisden | Detective Sims | |
| Leland Orser | Detective Barnaby | |
| Sally Kirkland | Louise |
Production and Technical Credits
| Marco Brambilla | Director | |
| Max D. Adams | Screenwriter | |
| Dick Clement | Screenwriter | |
| Ian La Frenais | 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: | $6,309,583 (44.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.27 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2,211 opening theaters/2,211 max. theaters, 4.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $35,362,672 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 29th, 1997 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | June 4th, 2019 by Mill Creek Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for violence, drinking and sex-related dialogue |
| Running Time: | 101 minutes |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Staged Kidnapping |
| Subgenre: | Crime Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 1997 | 6 | $6,309,583 | 2,211 | $2,854 | $6,309,583 | 1 | |
| Sep 5, 1997 | 7 | $2,854,180 | -55% | 2,211 | $1,291 | $10,033,595 | 2 |
| Sep 12, 1997 | 9 | $1,865,300 | -35% | 2,109 | $884 | $12,476,854 | 3 |
| Sep 19, 1997 | 16 | $710,065 | -62% | 1,455 | $488 | $13,535,994 | 4 |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 27 | $185,555 | -74% | 610 | $304 | $13,865,716 | 5 |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 34 | $88,689 | -52% | 307 | $289 | $14,001,859 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 1997 | 54 | $28,829 | -67% | 137 | $210 | $14,048,340 | 7 |
| Dec 12, 1997 | 30 | $102,310 | 454 | $225 | $14,214,350 | 16 | |
| Dec 19, 1997 | 34 | $69,217 | -32% | 177 | $391 | $14,327,206 | 17 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 1997 | 4 | $1,786,405 | 2,211 | $808 | $1,786,405 | 1 | ||
| Aug 30, 1997 | 6 | $1,816,238 | +2% | 2,211 | $821 | $3,602,643 | 2 | |
| Aug 31, 1997 | 8 | $1,522,007 | -16% | 2,211 | $688 | $5,124,650 | 3 | |
| Sep 1, 1997 | 8 | $1,184,933 | -22% | 2,211 | $536 | $6,309,583 | 4 | |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 7 | $402,429 | -66% | 2,211 | $182 | $6,712,012 | 5 | |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 8 | $263,749 | -34% | 2,211 | $119 | $6,975,761 | 6 | |
| Sep 4, 1997 | 8 | $203,654 | -23% | 2,211 | $92 | $7,179,415 | 7 | |
| Sep 5, 1997 | 7 | $881,276 | +333% | -51% | 2,211 | $399 | $8,060,691 | 8 |
| Sep 6, 1997 | 7 | $1,284,319 | +46% | -29% | 2,211 | $581 | $9,345,010 | 9 |
| Sep 7, 1997 | 9 | $688,585 | -46% | -55% | 2,211 | $311 | $10,033,595 | 10 |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 9 | $136,827 | -80% | -88% | 2,211 | $62 | $10,170,422 | 11 |
| Sep 9, 1997 | 9 | $181,593 | +33% | -55% | 2,211 | $82 | $10,352,015 | 12 |
| Sep 10, 1997 | 10 | $123,621 | -32% | -53% | 2,211 | $56 | $10,475,636 | 13 |
| Sep 11, 1997 | 9 | $135,918 | +10% | -33% | 2,211 | $61 | $10,611,554 | 14 |
| Sep 12, 1997 | 9 | $542,444 | +299% | -38% | 2,109 | $257 | $11,153,998 | 15 |
| Sep 13, 1997 | 9 | $919,928 | +70% | -28% | 2,109 | $436 | $12,073,926 | 16 |
| Sep 14, 1997 | 11 | $402,928 | -56% | -41% | 2,109 | $191 | $12,476,854 | 17 |
| Sep 15, 1997 | - | $75,153 | -81% | -45% | 2,109 | $36 | $12,552,007 | 18 |
| Sep 16, 1997 | - | $112,605 | +50% | -38% | 2,109 | $53 | $12,664,612 | 19 |
| Sep 17, 1997 | - | $76,377 | -32% | -38% | 2,109 | $36 | $12,740,989 | 20 |
| Sep 18, 1997 | - | $84,940 | +11% | -38% | 2,109 | $40 | $12,825,929 | 21 |
| Sep 19, 1997 | - | $215,229 | +153% | -60% | 1,455 | $148 | $13,041,158 | 22 |
| Sep 20, 1997 | - | $336,296 | +56% | -63% | 1,455 | $231 | $13,377,454 | 23 |
| Sep 21, 1997 | - | $158,540 | -53% | -61% | 1,455 | $109 | $13,535,994 | 24 |
| Sep 22, 1997 | - | $32,953 | -79% | -56% | 1,455 | $23 | $13,568,947 | 25 |
| Sep 23, 1997 | - | $42,762 | +30% | -62% | 1,455 | $29 | $13,611,709 | 26 |
| Sep 24, 1997 | - | $32,205 | -25% | -58% | 1,455 | $22 | $13,643,914 | 27 |
| Sep 25, 1997 | - | $36,247 | +13% | -57% | 1,455 | $25 | $13,680,161 | 28 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 1997 | 7 | $7,179,415 | 2,211 | $3,247 | $7,179,415 | 1 | |
| Sep 5, 1997 | 9 | $3,432,139 | -52% | 2,211 | $1,552 | $10,611,554 | 2 |
| Sep 12, 1997 | 9 | $2,214,375 | -35% | 2,109 | $1,050 | $12,825,929 | 3 |
| Sep 19, 1997 | 21 | $854,232 | -61% | 1,455 | $587 | $13,680,161 | 4 |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 26 | $233,009 | -73% | 610 | $382 | $13,913,170 | 5 |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 37 | $106,341 | -54% | 307 | $346 | $14,019,511 | 6 |
| Dec 12, 1997 | 29 | $145,949 | 454 | $321 | $14,257,989 | 16 |
Leading
| Alicia Silverstone | Emily Hope | |
| Benicio del Toro | Vincent Roche |
Supporting
| Christopher Walken | Raymond Perkins | |
| Jack Thompson | Alexander | |
| Nicholas Turturro | Stick | |
| Harry Connick, Jr. | Greg Kistler | |
| Michael Bowen | Gus | |
| Robert Wisden | Detective Sims | |
| Leland Orser | Detective Barnaby | |
| Sally Kirkland | Louise |
Production and Technical Credits
| Marco Brambilla | Director | |
| Max D. Adams | Screenwriter | |
| Dick Clement | Screenwriter | |
| Ian La Frenais | 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.