The Faculty (1998)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $40,283,321 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $11,633,495 (28.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,365 opening theaters/2,365 max. theaters, 6.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $94,520,407 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 25th, 1998 (Wide) by Miramax |
| Video Release: | June 22nd, 1999 by Arts Alliance America Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for violence/gore, strong language, drug use and some nudity |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Gratuitous Cameos, Scene in End Credits |
| Plot point: | Bodysnatchers, Bullies, Football, High School Hell, Narcotics, New Guy/Girl in School, Non-Chronological, Parasite, Romance, Surprise Twist, Unbelieving Police |
| Social setting: | Alien Invasion |
| Subgenre: | Body Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Dimension Films, Los Hooligans |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 5 | $11,633,495 | 2,365 | $4,919 | $11,633,495 | 1 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 7 | $7,485,668 | -36% | 2,365 | $3,165 | $25,894,803 | 2 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 9 | $4,086,045 | -45% | 2,365 | $1,728 | $31,867,840 | 3 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 14 | $2,321,458 | -43% | 2,103 | $1,104 | $35,273,508 | 4 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 19 | $1,059,016 | -54% | 1,512 | $700 | $36,710,893 | 5 |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 25 | $533,338 | -50% | 1,086 | $491 | $37,512,589 | 6 |
| Feb 5, 1999 | 32 | $216,498 | -59% | 443 | $489 | $37,920,587 | 7 |
| Feb 12, 1999 | 38 | $123,367 | -43% | 190 | $649 | $38,102,619 | 8 |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 41 | $65,530 | -47% | 138 | $475 | $38,188,565 | 9 |
| Feb 26, 1999 | 30 | $349,517 | +433% | 1,129 | $310 | $38,556,806 | 10 |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 46 | $87,337 | -75% | 277 | $315 | $38,757,555 | 11 |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 56 | $43,579 | -50% | 157 | $278 | $38,840,566 | 12 |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 62 | $23,643 | -46% | 88 | $269 | $38,888,836 | 13 |
| Mar 26, 1999 | 66 | $15,762 | -33% | 76 | $207 | $38,915,956 | 14 |
| Apr 16, 1999 | 50 | $63,313 | 333 | $190 | $38,987,344 | 17 | |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 22 | $466,290 | +636% | 471 | $990 | $39,485,746 | 18 |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 23 | $296,307 | -36% | 410 | $723 | $39,907,916 | 19 |
| May 7, 1999 | 38 | $98,298 | -67% | 258 | $381 | $40,064,955 | 20 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 4 | $4,270,000 | 2,365 | $1,805 | $4,270,000 | 1 | ||
| Dec 26, 1998 | 7 | $4,000,000 | -6% | 2,365 | $1,691 | $8,270,000 | 2 | |
| Dec 27, 1998 | 7 | $3,141,000 | -21% | 2,365 | $1,328 | $11,411,000 | 3 | |
| Dec 28, 1998 | 7 | $2,175,606 | -31% | 2,365 | $920 | $13,586,606 | 4 | |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 7 | $1,872,918 | -14% | 2,365 | $792 | $15,459,524 | 5 | |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 7 | $1,650,000 | -12% | 2,365 | $698 | $17,203,000 | 6 | |
| Dec 31, 1998 | 10 | $1,120,000 | -32% | 2,365 | $474 | $18,323,000 | 7 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 7 | $3,340,000 | +198% | -22% | 2,365 | $1,412 | $21,663,000 | 8 |
| Jan 2, 1999 | 7 | $2,385,000 | -29% | -40% | 2,365 | $1,008 | $24,048,000 | 9 |
| Jan 3, 1999 | 7 | $1,590,000 | -33% | -49% | 2,365 | $672 | $25,895,000 | 10 |
| Jan 4, 1999 | 5 | $577,336 | -64% | -73% | 2,365 | $244 | $26,472,139 | 11 |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 5 | $624,752 | +8% | -67% | 2,365 | $264 | $27,096,891 | 12 |
| Jan 6, 1999 | 5 | $440,456 | -29% | -73% | 2,365 | $186 | $27,537,347 | 13 |
| Jan 7, 1999 | 5 | $464,329 | +5% | -59% | 2,365 | $196 | $28,001,676 | 14 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 5 | $1,205,000 | +160% | -64% | 2,365 | $510 | $28,987,000 | 15 |
| Jan 9, 1999 | 8 | $2,180,000 | +81% | -9% | 2,365 | $922 | $31,167,000 | 16 |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 10 | $700,840 | -68% | -56% | 2,365 | $296 | $31,867,840 | 17 |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 7 | $297,814 | -58% | -48% | 2,365 | $126 | $32,165,654 | 18 |
| Jan 12, 1999 | 7 | $351,177 | +18% | -44% | 2,365 | $148 | $32,516,831 | 19 |
| Jan 13, 1999 | 7 | $272,048 | -23% | -38% | 2,365 | $115 | $32,788,879 | 20 |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 7 | $292,678 | +8% | -37% | 2,365 | $124 | $33,081,557 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 7 | $18,409,135 | 2,365 | $7,784 | $18,409,135 | 1 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 7 | $9,372,660 | -49% | 2,365 | $3,963 | $27,781,795 | 2 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 9 | $5,170,255 | -45% | 2,365 | $2,186 | $32,952,050 | 3 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 14 | $2,699,827 | -48% | 2,103 | $1,284 | $35,651,877 | 4 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 20 | $1,327,374 | -51% | 1,512 | $878 | $36,979,251 | 5 |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 23 | $724,838 | -45% | 1,086 | $667 | $37,704,089 | 6 |
| Feb 5, 1999 | 32 | $275,163 | -62% | 443 | $621 | $37,979,252 | 7 |
| Feb 12, 1999 | 38 | $143,783 | -48% | 190 | $757 | $38,123,035 | 8 |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 43 | $84,254 | -41% | 138 | $611 | $38,207,289 | 9 |
| Feb 26, 1999 | 31 | $462,929 | +449% | 1,129 | $410 | $38,670,218 | 10 |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 42 | $126,769 | -73% | 277 | $458 | $38,796,987 | 11 |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 53 | $68,206 | -46% | 157 | $434 | $38,865,193 | 12 |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 63 | $35,001 | -49% | 88 | $398 | $38,900,194 | 13 |
| Apr 16, 1999 | 47 | $95,425 | 333 | $287 | $39,019,456 | 17 | |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 23 | $592,153 | +521% | 471 | $1,257 | $39,611,609 | 18 |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 26 | $355,048 | -40% | 410 | $866 | $39,966,657 | 19 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Jordana Brewster | Delilah Profitt | |
| Clea DuVall | Stokely | |
| Laura Harris | Marybeth | |
| Josh Hartnett | Zeke |
Supporting
| Shawn Hatosy | Stan | |
| Famke Janssen | Miss Burke | |
| Piper Laurie | Miss Olsen | |
| Bebe Neuwirth | Principal Drake | |
| Robert Patrick | Coach Willis |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Usher | Gabe |
Supporting
| Jon Stewart | Mr. Furlong |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Elijah Wood | Casey |
Supporting
| Louis Black | Teacher | |
| Daniel von Bargen | Mr. Tate | |
| Salma Hayek | Nurse Harper | |
| Susan Willis | Mrs. Brummel | |
| Christopher McDonald | Casey’s Dad | |
| Jon Abrahams | F'%# You Boy |
Production and Technical Credits
| Robert Rodriguez | Director | |
| Kevin Williamson | Screenwriter | |
| David Wechter | Story by | |
| Bruce Kimmel | Story by | |
| Elizabeth Avellan | Producer | |
| Robert Rodriguez | Producer | |
| Harvey Weinstein | Executive Producer | |
| Bob Weinstein | Executive Producer | |
| Enrique Chediak | Director of Photography | |
| Brian Jennings | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Cary White | Production Designer | |
| Robert Rodriguez | Editor | |
| Marco Beltrami | Composer | |
| Alex Steyermark | Music Supervisor | |
| Michael T. Boyd | Costume Designer | |
| Mary Vernieu | Casting Director | |
| Anne McCarthy | Casting Director |
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: | $11,633,495 (28.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $15,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,365 opening theaters/2,365 max. theaters, 6.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $94,520,407 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 25th, 1998 (Wide) by Miramax |
| Video Release: | June 22nd, 1999 by Arts Alliance America Video |
| MPA Rating: | R for violence/gore, strong language, drug use and some nudity |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Gratuitous Cameos, Scene in End Credits |
| Plot point: | Bodysnatchers, Bullies, Football, High School Hell, Narcotics, New Guy/Girl in School, Non-Chronological, Parasite, Romance, Surprise Twist, Unbelieving Police |
| Social setting: | Alien Invasion |
| Subgenre: | Body Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Dimension Films, Los Hooligans |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 5 | $11,633,495 | 2,365 | $4,919 | $11,633,495 | 1 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 7 | $7,485,668 | -36% | 2,365 | $3,165 | $25,894,803 | 2 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 9 | $4,086,045 | -45% | 2,365 | $1,728 | $31,867,840 | 3 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 14 | $2,321,458 | -43% | 2,103 | $1,104 | $35,273,508 | 4 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 19 | $1,059,016 | -54% | 1,512 | $700 | $36,710,893 | 5 |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 25 | $533,338 | -50% | 1,086 | $491 | $37,512,589 | 6 |
| Feb 5, 1999 | 32 | $216,498 | -59% | 443 | $489 | $37,920,587 | 7 |
| Feb 12, 1999 | 38 | $123,367 | -43% | 190 | $649 | $38,102,619 | 8 |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 41 | $65,530 | -47% | 138 | $475 | $38,188,565 | 9 |
| Feb 26, 1999 | 30 | $349,517 | +433% | 1,129 | $310 | $38,556,806 | 10 |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 46 | $87,337 | -75% | 277 | $315 | $38,757,555 | 11 |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 56 | $43,579 | -50% | 157 | $278 | $38,840,566 | 12 |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 62 | $23,643 | -46% | 88 | $269 | $38,888,836 | 13 |
| Mar 26, 1999 | 66 | $15,762 | -33% | 76 | $207 | $38,915,956 | 14 |
| Apr 16, 1999 | 50 | $63,313 | 333 | $190 | $38,987,344 | 17 | |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 22 | $466,290 | +636% | 471 | $990 | $39,485,746 | 18 |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 23 | $296,307 | -36% | 410 | $723 | $39,907,916 | 19 |
| May 7, 1999 | 38 | $98,298 | -67% | 258 | $381 | $40,064,955 | 20 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 4 | $4,270,000 | 2,365 | $1,805 | $4,270,000 | 1 | ||
| Dec 26, 1998 | 7 | $4,000,000 | -6% | 2,365 | $1,691 | $8,270,000 | 2 | |
| Dec 27, 1998 | 7 | $3,141,000 | -21% | 2,365 | $1,328 | $11,411,000 | 3 | |
| Dec 28, 1998 | 7 | $2,175,606 | -31% | 2,365 | $920 | $13,586,606 | 4 | |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 7 | $1,872,918 | -14% | 2,365 | $792 | $15,459,524 | 5 | |
| Dec 30, 1998 | 7 | $1,650,000 | -12% | 2,365 | $698 | $17,203,000 | 6 | |
| Dec 31, 1998 | 10 | $1,120,000 | -32% | 2,365 | $474 | $18,323,000 | 7 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 7 | $3,340,000 | +198% | -22% | 2,365 | $1,412 | $21,663,000 | 8 |
| Jan 2, 1999 | 7 | $2,385,000 | -29% | -40% | 2,365 | $1,008 | $24,048,000 | 9 |
| Jan 3, 1999 | 7 | $1,590,000 | -33% | -49% | 2,365 | $672 | $25,895,000 | 10 |
| Jan 4, 1999 | 5 | $577,336 | -64% | -73% | 2,365 | $244 | $26,472,139 | 11 |
| Jan 5, 1999 | 5 | $624,752 | +8% | -67% | 2,365 | $264 | $27,096,891 | 12 |
| Jan 6, 1999 | 5 | $440,456 | -29% | -73% | 2,365 | $186 | $27,537,347 | 13 |
| Jan 7, 1999 | 5 | $464,329 | +5% | -59% | 2,365 | $196 | $28,001,676 | 14 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 5 | $1,205,000 | +160% | -64% | 2,365 | $510 | $28,987,000 | 15 |
| Jan 9, 1999 | 8 | $2,180,000 | +81% | -9% | 2,365 | $922 | $31,167,000 | 16 |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 10 | $700,840 | -68% | -56% | 2,365 | $296 | $31,867,840 | 17 |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 7 | $297,814 | -58% | -48% | 2,365 | $126 | $32,165,654 | 18 |
| Jan 12, 1999 | 7 | $351,177 | +18% | -44% | 2,365 | $148 | $32,516,831 | 19 |
| Jan 13, 1999 | 7 | $272,048 | -23% | -38% | 2,365 | $115 | $32,788,879 | 20 |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 7 | $292,678 | +8% | -37% | 2,365 | $124 | $33,081,557 | 21 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1998 | 7 | $18,409,135 | 2,365 | $7,784 | $18,409,135 | 1 | |
| Jan 1, 1999 | 7 | $9,372,660 | -49% | 2,365 | $3,963 | $27,781,795 | 2 |
| Jan 8, 1999 | 9 | $5,170,255 | -45% | 2,365 | $2,186 | $32,952,050 | 3 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 14 | $2,699,827 | -48% | 2,103 | $1,284 | $35,651,877 | 4 |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 20 | $1,327,374 | -51% | 1,512 | $878 | $36,979,251 | 5 |
| Jan 29, 1999 | 23 | $724,838 | -45% | 1,086 | $667 | $37,704,089 | 6 |
| Feb 5, 1999 | 32 | $275,163 | -62% | 443 | $621 | $37,979,252 | 7 |
| Feb 12, 1999 | 38 | $143,783 | -48% | 190 | $757 | $38,123,035 | 8 |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 43 | $84,254 | -41% | 138 | $611 | $38,207,289 | 9 |
| Feb 26, 1999 | 31 | $462,929 | +449% | 1,129 | $410 | $38,670,218 | 10 |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 42 | $126,769 | -73% | 277 | $458 | $38,796,987 | 11 |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 53 | $68,206 | -46% | 157 | $434 | $38,865,193 | 12 |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 63 | $35,001 | -49% | 88 | $398 | $38,900,194 | 13 |
| Apr 16, 1999 | 47 | $95,425 | 333 | $287 | $39,019,456 | 17 | |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 23 | $592,153 | +521% | 471 | $1,257 | $39,611,609 | 18 |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 26 | $355,048 | -40% | 410 | $866 | $39,966,657 | 19 |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Jordana Brewster | Delilah Profitt | |
| Clea DuVall | Stokely | |
| Laura Harris | Marybeth | |
| Josh Hartnett | Zeke |
Supporting
| Shawn Hatosy | Stan | |
| Famke Janssen | Miss Burke | |
| Piper Laurie | Miss Olsen | |
| Bebe Neuwirth | Principal Drake | |
| Robert Patrick | Coach Willis |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Usher | Gabe |
Supporting
| Jon Stewart | Mr. Furlong |
Lead Ensemble Member
| Elijah Wood | Casey |
Supporting
| Louis Black | Teacher | |
| Daniel von Bargen | Mr. Tate | |
| Salma Hayek | Nurse Harper | |
| Susan Willis | Mrs. Brummel | |
| Christopher McDonald | Casey’s Dad | |
| Jon Abrahams | F'%# You Boy |
Production and Technical Credits
| Robert Rodriguez | Director | |
| Kevin Williamson | Screenwriter | |
| David Wechter | Story by | |
| Bruce Kimmel | Story by | |
| Elizabeth Avellan | Producer | |
| Robert Rodriguez | Producer | |
| Harvey Weinstein | Executive Producer | |
| Bob Weinstein | Executive Producer | |
| Enrique Chediak | Director of Photography | |
| Brian Jennings | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Cary White | Production Designer | |
| Robert Rodriguez | Editor | |
| Marco Beltrami | Composer | |
| Alex Steyermark | Music Supervisor | |
| Michael T. Boyd | Costume Designer | |
| Mary Vernieu | Casting Director | |
| Anne McCarthy | Casting Director |
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.