Family Business (1989)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $11,053,835 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,130,024 (19.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,201 opening theaters/1,230 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $31,333,043 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 15th, 1989 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 113 minutes |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Heist, One Last Job |
| Social setting: | Film Noir |
| Subgenre: | Crime Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 1989 | 6 | $2,130,024 | 1,201 | $1,774 | $2,130,024 | 1 | |
| Dec 22, 1989 | 9 | $1,568,250 | -26% | 1,230 | $1,275 | $4,764,694 | 2 |
| Dec 29, 1989 | 11 | $2,218,345 | +41% | 1,229 | $1,805 | $8,433,290 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 1989 | 6 | $3,196,444 | 1,201 | $2,661 | $3,196,444 | 1 | |
| Dec 22, 1989 | 11 | $3,018,501 | -6% | 1,230 | $2,454 | $6,214,945 | 2 |
| Sean Connery | Jessie | |
| Matthew Broderick | Adam McMullen | |
| Luis Guzmán | Julio Torres | |
| B.D. Wong | Jimmy Chiu, Adam's MIT Prof | |
| James Tolkan | Judge in 2nd Trial | |
| Victoria Jackson | Christine, Adam's Girl |
Leading
| Dustin Hoffman | Vito McMullen |
Production and Technical Credits
| Sidney Lumet | Director | |
| Vincent Patrick | 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: | $2,130,024 (19.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,201 opening theaters/1,230 max. theaters, 3.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $31,333,043 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 15th, 1989 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 113 minutes |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Heist, One Last Job |
| Social setting: | Film Noir |
| Subgenre: | Crime Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 1989 | 6 | $2,130,024 | 1,201 | $1,774 | $2,130,024 | 1 | |
| Dec 22, 1989 | 9 | $1,568,250 | -26% | 1,230 | $1,275 | $4,764,694 | 2 |
| Dec 29, 1989 | 11 | $2,218,345 | +41% | 1,229 | $1,805 | $8,433,290 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 1989 | 6 | $3,196,444 | 1,201 | $2,661 | $3,196,444 | 1 | |
| Dec 22, 1989 | 11 | $3,018,501 | -6% | 1,230 | $2,454 | $6,214,945 | 2 |
| Sean Connery | Jessie | |
| Matthew Broderick | Adam McMullen | |
| Luis Guzmán | Julio Torres | |
| B.D. Wong | Jimmy Chiu, Adam's MIT Prof | |
| James Tolkan | Judge in 2nd Trial | |
| Victoria Jackson | Christine, Adam's Girl |
Leading
| Dustin Hoffman | Vito McMullen |
Production and Technical Credits
| Sidney Lumet | Director | |
| Vincent Patrick | 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.