Fatal Attraction (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $156,645,693 | Details |
| International Box Office | $163,454,304 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $320,099,997 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,602,740 (4.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 14.84 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 48.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $14,000,000 (worldwide box office is 22.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 758 opening theaters/1,401 max. theaters, 20.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $450,422,899 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 18th, 1987 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| International Releases: | April 7th, 2022 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | June 9th, 2009 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 120 minutes |
| Award nomination: | 1988 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Plot point: | Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Subgenre: | Erotic Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Jaffe-Lansing Production |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1987 | 1 | $7,602,740 | 758 | $10,030 | $7,602,740 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 1 | $7,707,763 | +1% | 777 | $9,920 | $18,709,510 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 1 | $9,347,602 | +21% | 1,297 | $7,207 | $31,229,365 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 1 | $10,554,336 | +13% | 1,321 | $7,990 | $45,422,863 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 1 | $7,688,730 | -27% | 1,324 | $5,807 | $55,482,673 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 1987 | 1 | $8,046,843 | +5% | 1,340 | $6,005 | $66,554,147 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 1 | $6,407,677 | -20% | 1,347 | $4,757 | $75,899,211 | 7 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 1 | $7,089,680 | +11% | 1,351 | $5,248 | $85,704,764 | 8 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 2 | $6,324,493 | -11% | 1,386 | $4,563 | $94,602,880 | 9 |
| Nov 20, 1987 | 4 | $4,926,600 | -22% | 1,398 | $3,524 | $101,397,640 | 10 |
| Nov 27, 1987 | 4 | $5,565,428 | +13% | 1,398 | $3,981 | $110,023,750 | 11 |
| Dec 4, 1987 | 3 | $3,044,697 | -45% | 1,401 | $2,173 | $114,297,576 | 12 |
| Dec 11, 1987 | 5 | $2,017,291 | -34% | 1,340 | $1,505 | $117,235,848 | 13 |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 8 | $1,510,319 | -25% | 1,173 | $1,288 | $119,413,319 | 14 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 8 | $3,086,152 | +104% | 1,234 | $2,501 | $123,532,687 | 15 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 9 | $3,414,417 | +11% | 1,288 | $2,651 | $129,358,990 | 16 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 9 | $2,636,803 | -23% | 1,273 | $2,071 | $133,029,549 | 17 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 11 | $2,048,816 | -22% | 1,054 | $1,944 | $136,063,252 | 18 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 10 | $1,766,311 | -14% | 1,021 | $1,730 | $138,565,546 | 19 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 7 | $1,458,590 | -17% | 1,002 | $1,456 | $140,550,664 | 20 |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 8 | $1,180,619 | -19% | 878 | $1,345 | $142,200,833 | 21 |
| Feb 12, 1988 | 11 | $968,716 | -18% | 702 | $1,380 | $143,520,991 | 22 |
| Feb 19, 1988 | 10 | $1,328,606 | +37% | 928 | $1,432 | $145,112,706 | 23 |
| Feb 26, 1988 | 11 | $888,368 | -33% | 718 | $1,237 | $146,488,799 | 24 |
| Mar 4, 1988 | 10 | $768,409 | -14% | 534 | $1,439 | $147,589,380 | 25 |
| Mar 11, 1988 | 13 | $565,012 | -26% | 445 | $1,270 | $148,453,989 | 26 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1987 | 1 | $11,001,747 | 758 | $14,514 | $11,001,747 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 1 | $10,880,016 | -1% | 777 | $14,003 | $21,881,763 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 1 | $12,986,764 | +19% | 1,297 | $10,013 | $34,868,527 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 1 | $12,925,416 | n/c | 1,321 | $9,785 | $47,793,943 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 1 | $10,713,361 | -17% | 1,324 | $8,092 | $58,507,304 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 1987 | 1 | $10,984,230 | +3% | 1,340 | $8,197 | $69,491,534 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 1 | $9,123,550 | -17% | 1,347 | $6,773 | $78,615,084 | 7 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 1 | $9,663,303 | +6% | 1,351 | $7,153 | $88,278,387 | 8 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 2 | $8,192,653 | -15% | 1,386 | $5,911 | $96,471,040 | 9 |
| Nov 20, 1987 | 2 | $7,987,282 | -3% | 1,398 | $5,713 | $104,458,322 | 10 |
| Nov 27, 1987 | 4 | $6,794,557 | -15% | 1,398 | $4,860 | $111,252,879 | 11 |
| Dec 4, 1987 | 3 | $3,965,678 | -42% | 1,401 | $2,831 | $115,218,557 | 12 |
| Dec 11, 1987 | 5 | $2,684,443 | -32% | 1,340 | $2,003 | $117,903,000 | 13 |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 8 | $2,543,535 | -5% | 1,173 | $2,168 | $120,446,535 | 14 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 9 | $5,498,038 | +116% | 1,234 | $4,455 | $125,944,573 | 15 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 9 | $4,448,173 | -19% | 1,288 | $3,454 | $130,392,746 | 16 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 6 | $3,621,690 | -19% | 1,273 | $2,845 | $134,014,436 | 17 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 10 | $2,784,799 | -23% | 1,054 | $2,642 | $136,799,235 | 18 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 9 | $2,292,839 | -18% | 1,021 | $2,246 | $139,092,074 | 19 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 7 | $1,928,140 | -16% | 1,002 | $1,924 | $141,020,214 | 20 |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 7 | $1,532,061 | -21% | 878 | $1,745 | $142,552,275 | 21 |
| Feb 12, 1988 | 10 | $1,231,825 | -20% | 702 | $1,755 | $143,784,100 | 22 |
| Feb 19, 1988 | 10 | $1,816,331 | +47% | 928 | $1,957 | $145,600,431 | 23 |
| Feb 26, 1988 | 9 | $1,220,540 | -33% | 718 | $1,700 | $146,820,971 | 24 |
| Mar 4, 1988 | 10 | $1,068,006 | -12% | 534 | $2,000 | $147,888,977 | 25 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 4/7/2022 | $286 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $286 | 10/20/2022 | |||
| Rest of World | $163,454,018 | |||||||||
| International Total | $163,454,304 | 10/20/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Michael Douglas | Dan Gallagher | |
| Glenn Close | Alex Forrest |
Supporting
| Anne Archer | Beth Gallagher | |
| Fred Gwynne | Arthur | |
| Mike Nussbaum | Bob Drimmer | |
| Stuart Pankin | Jimmy | |
| Ellen Hamilton Latzen | Ellen Gallagher | |
| Ellen Foley | Hildy | |
| Meg Mundy | Joan Rogerson | |
| Tom Brennan | Howard Rogerson | |
| Lois Smith | Martha | |
| J.J. Johnston | O'Rourke | |
| Michael Arkin | Lieutenant | |
| Sam J. Coppola | Fuselli | |
| Eunice Prewitt | Receptionist | |
| Jane Krakowski | Babysitter | |
| Justine Johnson | Real Estate Agent | |
| Mary Joy | Teacher | |
| Christine Farrell | Teacher | |
| Marc McQue | Chuck | |
| James Eckhouse | Man in Japanese Restaurant | |
| Faith Geer | Nurse | |
| Carol Schneider | Waitress | |
| David Bates | Executive | |
| Anna Levine | Secretary | |
| Alicia Perusse | Ellen's Friend | |
| Christopher Rubin | Lawyer | |
| Thomas Saccio | Bartender | |
| Greg Scott | Bar Patron | |
| Chris Manor | Doorman | |
| Jonathan Brandis | Party Guest | |
| Joe Chapman | Party Guest | |
| Judi M. Durand | Party Guest | |
| Barbara Harris | Party Guest | |
| Barbara Iley | Party Guest | |
| Angelo Bruno Krakoff | Party Guest | |
| Carlo Steven Krakoff | Party Guest | |
| Amy Lynne | Party Guest | |
| David McCharen | Party Guest | |
| Larry Moss | Party Guest | |
| Mio Polo | Party Guest | |
| Jan Rabson | Party Guest | |
| Marilyn Schreffler | Party Guest | |
| Vladimir Skomarovsky | Party Guest | |
| Dennis Tufano | Party Guest | |
| Lynnanne Zager | Party Guest |
Production and Technical Credits
| Adrian Lyne | Director | |
| Stanley R. Jaffe | Producer | |
| James Dearden | Story Creator | |
| Sherry Lansing | Producer | |
| James Dearden | Screenwriter | |
| Maurice Jarre | Composer | |
| Robert Girolami | Assistant Director | |
| Christopher H. Cronyn* | Unit Production Manager | |
| Mel Bourne | Production Designer | |
| Jack Blackman | Art Director | |
| George DeTitta, Sr | Set Decorator | |
| Howard Atherton | Director of Photography | |
| Ellen Mirojnick | Costume Designer | |
| Michael Kahn | Editor | |
| Peter E. Berger | Editor | |
| Les Lazarowitz | Sound Mixer | |
| Terry Porter | Re-recording Mixer | |
| David J. Hudson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Mel Metcalfe | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Alan Robert Murray | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Robert G. Henderson | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| David Horton, Sr. | Sound Editor | |
| Bruce Lacey | Sound Editor | |
| Nicholas Korda | Sound Editor | |
| Dan Carlin, Sr. | Music Editor | |
| Risa Bramon | Casting Director | |
| Billy Hopkins | Casting Director | |
| David Ellis | Stunt Coordinator |
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: | $7,602,740 (4.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 14.84 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 48.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $14,000,000 (worldwide box office is 22.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 758 opening theaters/1,401 max. theaters, 20.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $450,422,899 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 18th, 1987 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| International Releases: | April 7th, 2022 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | June 9th, 2009 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 120 minutes |
| Award nomination: | 1988 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Plot point: | Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Subgenre: | Erotic Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Jaffe-Lansing Production |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1987 | 1 | $7,602,740 | 758 | $10,030 | $7,602,740 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 1 | $7,707,763 | +1% | 777 | $9,920 | $18,709,510 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 1 | $9,347,602 | +21% | 1,297 | $7,207 | $31,229,365 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 1 | $10,554,336 | +13% | 1,321 | $7,990 | $45,422,863 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 1 | $7,688,730 | -27% | 1,324 | $5,807 | $55,482,673 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 1987 | 1 | $8,046,843 | +5% | 1,340 | $6,005 | $66,554,147 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 1 | $6,407,677 | -20% | 1,347 | $4,757 | $75,899,211 | 7 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 1 | $7,089,680 | +11% | 1,351 | $5,248 | $85,704,764 | 8 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 2 | $6,324,493 | -11% | 1,386 | $4,563 | $94,602,880 | 9 |
| Nov 20, 1987 | 4 | $4,926,600 | -22% | 1,398 | $3,524 | $101,397,640 | 10 |
| Nov 27, 1987 | 4 | $5,565,428 | +13% | 1,398 | $3,981 | $110,023,750 | 11 |
| Dec 4, 1987 | 3 | $3,044,697 | -45% | 1,401 | $2,173 | $114,297,576 | 12 |
| Dec 11, 1987 | 5 | $2,017,291 | -34% | 1,340 | $1,505 | $117,235,848 | 13 |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 8 | $1,510,319 | -25% | 1,173 | $1,288 | $119,413,319 | 14 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 8 | $3,086,152 | +104% | 1,234 | $2,501 | $123,532,687 | 15 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 9 | $3,414,417 | +11% | 1,288 | $2,651 | $129,358,990 | 16 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 9 | $2,636,803 | -23% | 1,273 | $2,071 | $133,029,549 | 17 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 11 | $2,048,816 | -22% | 1,054 | $1,944 | $136,063,252 | 18 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 10 | $1,766,311 | -14% | 1,021 | $1,730 | $138,565,546 | 19 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 7 | $1,458,590 | -17% | 1,002 | $1,456 | $140,550,664 | 20 |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 8 | $1,180,619 | -19% | 878 | $1,345 | $142,200,833 | 21 |
| Feb 12, 1988 | 11 | $968,716 | -18% | 702 | $1,380 | $143,520,991 | 22 |
| Feb 19, 1988 | 10 | $1,328,606 | +37% | 928 | $1,432 | $145,112,706 | 23 |
| Feb 26, 1988 | 11 | $888,368 | -33% | 718 | $1,237 | $146,488,799 | 24 |
| Mar 4, 1988 | 10 | $768,409 | -14% | 534 | $1,439 | $147,589,380 | 25 |
| Mar 11, 1988 | 13 | $565,012 | -26% | 445 | $1,270 | $148,453,989 | 26 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1987 | 1 | $11,001,747 | 758 | $14,514 | $11,001,747 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 1987 | 1 | $10,880,016 | -1% | 777 | $14,003 | $21,881,763 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 1987 | 1 | $12,986,764 | +19% | 1,297 | $10,013 | $34,868,527 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 1987 | 1 | $12,925,416 | n/c | 1,321 | $9,785 | $47,793,943 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 1987 | 1 | $10,713,361 | -17% | 1,324 | $8,092 | $58,507,304 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 1987 | 1 | $10,984,230 | +3% | 1,340 | $8,197 | $69,491,534 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 1 | $9,123,550 | -17% | 1,347 | $6,773 | $78,615,084 | 7 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 1 | $9,663,303 | +6% | 1,351 | $7,153 | $88,278,387 | 8 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 2 | $8,192,653 | -15% | 1,386 | $5,911 | $96,471,040 | 9 |
| Nov 20, 1987 | 2 | $7,987,282 | -3% | 1,398 | $5,713 | $104,458,322 | 10 |
| Nov 27, 1987 | 4 | $6,794,557 | -15% | 1,398 | $4,860 | $111,252,879 | 11 |
| Dec 4, 1987 | 3 | $3,965,678 | -42% | 1,401 | $2,831 | $115,218,557 | 12 |
| Dec 11, 1987 | 5 | $2,684,443 | -32% | 1,340 | $2,003 | $117,903,000 | 13 |
| Dec 18, 1987 | 8 | $2,543,535 | -5% | 1,173 | $2,168 | $120,446,535 | 14 |
| Dec 25, 1987 | 9 | $5,498,038 | +116% | 1,234 | $4,455 | $125,944,573 | 15 |
| Jan 1, 1988 | 9 | $4,448,173 | -19% | 1,288 | $3,454 | $130,392,746 | 16 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 6 | $3,621,690 | -19% | 1,273 | $2,845 | $134,014,436 | 17 |
| Jan 15, 1988 | 10 | $2,784,799 | -23% | 1,054 | $2,642 | $136,799,235 | 18 |
| Jan 22, 1988 | 9 | $2,292,839 | -18% | 1,021 | $2,246 | $139,092,074 | 19 |
| Jan 29, 1988 | 7 | $1,928,140 | -16% | 1,002 | $1,924 | $141,020,214 | 20 |
| Feb 5, 1988 | 7 | $1,532,061 | -21% | 878 | $1,745 | $142,552,275 | 21 |
| Feb 12, 1988 | 10 | $1,231,825 | -20% | 702 | $1,755 | $143,784,100 | 22 |
| Feb 19, 1988 | 10 | $1,816,331 | +47% | 928 | $1,957 | $145,600,431 | 23 |
| Feb 26, 1988 | 9 | $1,220,540 | -33% | 718 | $1,700 | $146,820,971 | 24 |
| Mar 4, 1988 | 10 | $1,068,006 | -12% | 534 | $2,000 | $147,888,977 | 25 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 4/7/2022 | $286 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $286 | 10/20/2022 | |||
| Rest of World | $163,454,018 | |||||||||
| International Total | $163,454,304 | 10/20/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Michael Douglas | Dan Gallagher | |
| Glenn Close | Alex Forrest |
Supporting
| Anne Archer | Beth Gallagher | |
| Fred Gwynne | Arthur | |
| Mike Nussbaum | Bob Drimmer | |
| Stuart Pankin | Jimmy | |
| Ellen Hamilton Latzen | Ellen Gallagher | |
| Ellen Foley | Hildy | |
| Meg Mundy | Joan Rogerson | |
| Tom Brennan | Howard Rogerson | |
| Lois Smith | Martha | |
| J.J. Johnston | O'Rourke | |
| Michael Arkin | Lieutenant | |
| Sam J. Coppola | Fuselli | |
| Eunice Prewitt | Receptionist | |
| Jane Krakowski | Babysitter | |
| Justine Johnson | Real Estate Agent | |
| Mary Joy | Teacher | |
| Christine Farrell | Teacher | |
| Marc McQue | Chuck | |
| James Eckhouse | Man in Japanese Restaurant | |
| Faith Geer | Nurse | |
| Carol Schneider | Waitress | |
| David Bates | Executive | |
| Anna Levine | Secretary | |
| Alicia Perusse | Ellen's Friend | |
| Christopher Rubin | Lawyer | |
| Thomas Saccio | Bartender | |
| Greg Scott | Bar Patron | |
| Chris Manor | Doorman | |
| Jonathan Brandis | Party Guest | |
| Joe Chapman | Party Guest | |
| Judi M. Durand | Party Guest | |
| Barbara Harris | Party Guest | |
| Barbara Iley | Party Guest | |
| Angelo Bruno Krakoff | Party Guest | |
| Carlo Steven Krakoff | Party Guest | |
| Amy Lynne | Party Guest | |
| David McCharen | Party Guest | |
| Larry Moss | Party Guest | |
| Mio Polo | Party Guest | |
| Jan Rabson | Party Guest | |
| Marilyn Schreffler | Party Guest | |
| Vladimir Skomarovsky | Party Guest | |
| Dennis Tufano | Party Guest | |
| Lynnanne Zager | Party Guest |
Production and Technical Credits
| Adrian Lyne | Director | |
| Stanley R. Jaffe | Producer | |
| James Dearden | Story Creator | |
| Sherry Lansing | Producer | |
| James Dearden | Screenwriter | |
| Maurice Jarre | Composer | |
| Robert Girolami | Assistant Director | |
| Christopher H. Cronyn* | Unit Production Manager | |
| Mel Bourne | Production Designer | |
| Jack Blackman | Art Director | |
| George DeTitta, Sr | Set Decorator | |
| Howard Atherton | Director of Photography | |
| Ellen Mirojnick | Costume Designer | |
| Michael Kahn | Editor | |
| Peter E. Berger | Editor | |
| Les Lazarowitz | Sound Mixer | |
| Terry Porter | Re-recording Mixer | |
| David J. Hudson | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Mel Metcalfe | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Alan Robert Murray | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Robert G. Henderson | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| David Horton, Sr. | Sound Editor | |
| Bruce Lacey | Sound Editor | |
| Nicholas Korda | Sound Editor | |
| Dan Carlin, Sr. | Music Editor | |
| Risa Bramon | Casting Director | |
| Billy Hopkins | Casting Director | |
| David Ellis | Stunt Coordinator |
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.