Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $10,680,275 | Details |
| International Box Office | $3,031,628 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $13,711,903 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $365,122 | |
| Total | $365,122 | |
| OpusData ID: 36180100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,335,095 (40.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 77.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $18,500,000 (worldwide box office is 0.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,126 opening theaters/3,107 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $25,755,630 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 22nd, 1998 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | December 30th, 2021 (Limited) (New Zealand)
June 15th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | November 17th, 1998 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for pervasive extreme drug use and related bizarre behavior, strong language, and brief nudity |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Las Vegas |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Narcotics |
| Subgenre: | Black Comedy |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Time period setting: | 1970s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Black Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Rhino Films, Laila Nabulsi |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1998 | 6 | $4,335,095 | 1,126 | $3,850 | $4,335,095 | 1 | |
| May 29, 1998 | 10 | $1,762,805 | -59% | 1,130 | $1,560 | $7,263,295 | 2 |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 14 | $738,045 | -58% | 1,118 | $660 | $9,017,065 | 3 |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 18 | $294,680 | -60% | 425 | $693 | $9,812,470 | 4 |
| Jun 19, 1998 | 29 | $118,265 | -60% | 217 | $545 | $10,168,570 | 5 |
| Jun 26, 1998 | 37 | $71,345 | -40% | 116 | $615 | $10,355,340 | 6 |
| Jul 3, 1998 | 44 | $48,546 | -32% | 77 | $630 | $10,457,221 | 7 |
| Jul 10, 1998 | 53 | $28,642 | -41% | 43 | $666 | $10,526,642 | 8 |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 58 | $17,701 | -38% | 31 | $571 | $10,562,387 | 9 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1998 | 5 | $1,135,000 | 3,107 | $365 | $1,135,000 | 1 | ||
| May 23, 1998 | 6 | $1,100,000 | -3% | 3,107 | $354 | $2,235,000 | 2 | |
| May 24, 1998 | 6 | $1,175,000 | +7% | 3,107 | $378 | $3,410,000 | 3 | |
| May 25, 1998 | 6 | $996,505 | -15% | 1,126 | $885 | $4,335,095 | 4 | |
| May 26, 1998 | 5 | $467,290 | -53% | 1,126 | $415 | $4,802,385 | 5 | |
| May 27, 1998 | 6 | $349,060 | -25% | 1,126 | $310 | $5,151,445 | 6 | |
| May 28, 1998 | 6 | $345,000 | -1% | 1,125 | $307 | $5,496,000 | 7 | |
| May 29, 1998 | 8 | $520,000 | +51% | -54% | 1,130 | $460 | $6,020,000 | 8 |
| May 31, 1998 | 9 | $531,000 | -55% | 1,130 | $470 | $7,263,000 | 10 | |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 8 | $271,185 | -49% | -73% | 1,130 | $240 | $7,534,480 | 11 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 7 | $288,150 | +6% | -38% | 1,130 | $255 | $7,822,630 | 12 |
| Jun 3, 1998 | 8 | $220,350 | -24% | -37% | 1,130 | $195 | $8,042,980 | 13 |
| Jun 4, 1998 | 9 | $236,040 | +7% | -32% | 1,130 | $209 | $8,279,020 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1998 | 6 | $5,500,490 | 1,126 | $4,885 | $5,500,490 | 1 | |
| May 29, 1998 | 9 | $2,778,530 | -49% | 1,130 | $2,459 | $8,279,020 | 2 |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 13 | $1,238,770 | -55% | 1,118 | $1,108 | $9,517,790 | 3 |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 18 | $532,515 | -57% | 425 | $1,253 | $10,050,305 | 4 |
| Jun 19, 1998 | 27 | $233,690 | -56% | 217 | $1,077 | $10,283,995 | 5 |
| Jun 26, 1998 | 37 | $124,680 | -47% | 116 | $1,075 | $10,408,675 | 6 |
| Jul 3, 1998 | 43 | $89,325 | -28% | 77 | $1,160 | $10,498,000 | 7 |
| Jul 10, 1998 | 51 | $46,686 | -48% | 43 | $1,086 | $10,544,686 | 8 |
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 | 12/30/2021 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $586 | 6/19/2023 | |||
| Rest of World | $3,031,042 | |||||||||
| International Total | $3,031,628 | 6/19/2023 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Johnny Depp | Raoul Duke |
Supporting
| Benicio del Toro | Dr. Gonzo | |
| Ellen Barkin | The North Star Waitress | |
| Craig Bierko | Lacerda | |
| Gary Busey | Highway Patrolman | |
| Cameron Diaz | Blonde TV Reporter | |
| Flea | Musician | |
| Mark Harmon | Magazine reporter | |
| Katherine Helmond | Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel | |
| Michael Jeter | L. Ron Bumquist | |
| Lyle Lovett | Road Person | |
| Tobey Maguire | Hitchhiker | |
| Christopher Meloni | Clerk at Flamingo Hotel | |
| Christina Ricci | Lucy | |
| Harry Dean Stanton | Judge | |
| Tim Thomerson | Hoodlum | |
| Larry Cedar | Car Rental Agent, Los Angles | |
| Michael Lee Gogin | Uniformed Dwarf | |
| Brian Lebaron | Parking Attendant | |
| Michael Warwick | Bell Boy | |
| Tyde Kierney | Reporter | |
| Richard Riehle | Dune Buggy Driver | |
| Ransom Gates | Dune Buggy Passenger | |
| Frank Romano | Dune Buggy Passanger | |
| Gil Boccaccio | Desert Room Doorman | |
| Gary Bruno | Desert Room Doorman | |
| Richard Portnow | Wine Colored Tuxedo |
Cameo
| Debbie Reynolds | Voice of Debbie Reynolds |
Supporting
| Steve Schirripa | Goon | |
| Verne J. Troyer* | Wee Waiter | |
| Will Blount | The Black Guy | |
| Ben Yeager | Clown Barker | |
| Penn Jillette | Carnie Talker | |
| Christopher Callen | Bazooko Circus Waitress | |
| Ben Ven Der Veen | TV Crew Man | |
| Alex Craig Mann | Stockbroker | |
| Troy Evans | Police Chief | |
| Gale Baker | Police Chief's Wife | |
| Chris Hendrie | Execuitve Producer | |
| Donald Morrow | Voice of Film Narrator | |
| Jenette Goldstein | Maid | |
| Stephen Bridgewater | Human Cannonball | |
| Buck Holland | Shopper | |
| Mary Gillis | Shopper | |
| Jennifer Elise Cox | Shopper | |
| Robert Allen | Car Rental Agent, Las Vegas | |
| David Brisbin | Man in Car | |
| James O'Sullivan | TV Newsman | |
| Milt Taver | TV Newsman |
Production and Technical Credits
| Terry Gilliam | Director | |
| Terry Gilliam | Screenwriter | |
| Tony Grisoni | Screenwriter | |
| Tod Davies | Screenwriter | |
| Alex Cox | Screenwriter | |
| Hunter S. Thompson | Story Creator | |
| Laila Nabulsi | Producer | |
| Patrick Cassavetti | Producer | |
| Stephen Nemeth | Producer | |
| Harold Bronson | Executive Producer | |
| Richard Foos | Executive Producer | |
| Patrick Wachsberger | Executive Producer | |
| Alex McDowell | Production Designer | |
| Lesley Walker | Editor | |
| Ray Cooper | Composer | |
| Nicola Pecorini | Director of Photography | |
| Elliot Lewis Rosenblatt | Co-Producer | |
| John Jergens | Associate Producer | |
| Philip Patterson | Assistant Director | |
| Elliot Lewis Rosenblatt | Unit Production Manager | |
| Chris Gorak | Art Director | |
| Nancy Haigh | Set Decorator | |
| Kent Houston | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Rob Bottin | Visual Effects Designer | |
| Steve Galich | Special Effects Coordinator | |
| Julie Weiss | Costume Designer | |
| Eden Coblenz | Costume Designer | |
| Jay Meagher | Sound Mixer | |
| Robin O'Donoghue | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Dominic Lester | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Peter Pennell | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Patty York | Makeup | |
| Bridget Cook | Hairstylist | |
| Danny Valencia | Make-up and Hair Designer | |
| Matthew W. Mungle | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Rob Bottin | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Margery Simkin | Casting Director | |
| Noon Orsatti | 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: | $4,335,095 (40.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 77.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $18,500,000 (worldwide box office is 0.7 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,126 opening theaters/3,107 max. theaters, 1.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $25,755,630 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 22nd, 1998 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | December 30th, 2021 (Limited) (New Zealand)
June 15th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | November 17th, 1998 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for pervasive extreme drug use and related bizarre behavior, strong language, and brief nudity |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | Las Vegas |
| Plot point: | Addiction, Narcotics |
| Subgenre: | Black Comedy |
| Target audience: | Cult Movie |
| Time period setting: | 1970s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Black Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Rhino Films, Laila Nabulsi |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1998 | 6 | $4,335,095 | 1,126 | $3,850 | $4,335,095 | 1 | |
| May 29, 1998 | 10 | $1,762,805 | -59% | 1,130 | $1,560 | $7,263,295 | 2 |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 14 | $738,045 | -58% | 1,118 | $660 | $9,017,065 | 3 |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 18 | $294,680 | -60% | 425 | $693 | $9,812,470 | 4 |
| Jun 19, 1998 | 29 | $118,265 | -60% | 217 | $545 | $10,168,570 | 5 |
| Jun 26, 1998 | 37 | $71,345 | -40% | 116 | $615 | $10,355,340 | 6 |
| Jul 3, 1998 | 44 | $48,546 | -32% | 77 | $630 | $10,457,221 | 7 |
| Jul 10, 1998 | 53 | $28,642 | -41% | 43 | $666 | $10,526,642 | 8 |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 58 | $17,701 | -38% | 31 | $571 | $10,562,387 | 9 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1998 | 5 | $1,135,000 | 3,107 | $365 | $1,135,000 | 1 | ||
| May 23, 1998 | 6 | $1,100,000 | -3% | 3,107 | $354 | $2,235,000 | 2 | |
| May 24, 1998 | 6 | $1,175,000 | +7% | 3,107 | $378 | $3,410,000 | 3 | |
| May 25, 1998 | 6 | $996,505 | -15% | 1,126 | $885 | $4,335,095 | 4 | |
| May 26, 1998 | 5 | $467,290 | -53% | 1,126 | $415 | $4,802,385 | 5 | |
| May 27, 1998 | 6 | $349,060 | -25% | 1,126 | $310 | $5,151,445 | 6 | |
| May 28, 1998 | 6 | $345,000 | -1% | 1,125 | $307 | $5,496,000 | 7 | |
| May 29, 1998 | 8 | $520,000 | +51% | -54% | 1,130 | $460 | $6,020,000 | 8 |
| May 31, 1998 | 9 | $531,000 | -55% | 1,130 | $470 | $7,263,000 | 10 | |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 8 | $271,185 | -49% | -73% | 1,130 | $240 | $7,534,480 | 11 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 7 | $288,150 | +6% | -38% | 1,130 | $255 | $7,822,630 | 12 |
| Jun 3, 1998 | 8 | $220,350 | -24% | -37% | 1,130 | $195 | $8,042,980 | 13 |
| Jun 4, 1998 | 9 | $236,040 | +7% | -32% | 1,130 | $209 | $8,279,020 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1998 | 6 | $5,500,490 | 1,126 | $4,885 | $5,500,490 | 1 | |
| May 29, 1998 | 9 | $2,778,530 | -49% | 1,130 | $2,459 | $8,279,020 | 2 |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 13 | $1,238,770 | -55% | 1,118 | $1,108 | $9,517,790 | 3 |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 18 | $532,515 | -57% | 425 | $1,253 | $10,050,305 | 4 |
| Jun 19, 1998 | 27 | $233,690 | -56% | 217 | $1,077 | $10,283,995 | 5 |
| Jun 26, 1998 | 37 | $124,680 | -47% | 116 | $1,075 | $10,408,675 | 6 |
| Jul 3, 1998 | 43 | $89,325 | -28% | 77 | $1,160 | $10,498,000 | 7 |
| Jul 10, 1998 | 51 | $46,686 | -48% | 43 | $1,086 | $10,544,686 | 8 |
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 | 12/30/2021 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $586 | 6/19/2023 | |||
| Rest of World | $3,031,042 | |||||||||
| International Total | $3,031,628 | 6/19/2023 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Johnny Depp | Raoul Duke |
Supporting
| Benicio del Toro | Dr. Gonzo | |
| Ellen Barkin | The North Star Waitress | |
| Craig Bierko | Lacerda | |
| Gary Busey | Highway Patrolman | |
| Cameron Diaz | Blonde TV Reporter | |
| Flea | Musician | |
| Mark Harmon | Magazine reporter | |
| Katherine Helmond | Desk Clerk at Mint Hotel | |
| Michael Jeter | L. Ron Bumquist | |
| Lyle Lovett | Road Person | |
| Tobey Maguire | Hitchhiker | |
| Christopher Meloni | Clerk at Flamingo Hotel | |
| Christina Ricci | Lucy | |
| Harry Dean Stanton | Judge | |
| Tim Thomerson | Hoodlum | |
| Larry Cedar | Car Rental Agent, Los Angles | |
| Michael Lee Gogin | Uniformed Dwarf | |
| Brian Lebaron | Parking Attendant | |
| Michael Warwick | Bell Boy | |
| Tyde Kierney | Reporter | |
| Richard Riehle | Dune Buggy Driver | |
| Ransom Gates | Dune Buggy Passenger | |
| Frank Romano | Dune Buggy Passanger | |
| Gil Boccaccio | Desert Room Doorman | |
| Gary Bruno | Desert Room Doorman | |
| Richard Portnow | Wine Colored Tuxedo |
Cameo
| Debbie Reynolds | Voice of Debbie Reynolds |
Supporting
| Steve Schirripa | Goon | |
| Verne J. Troyer* | Wee Waiter | |
| Will Blount | The Black Guy | |
| Ben Yeager | Clown Barker | |
| Penn Jillette | Carnie Talker | |
| Christopher Callen | Bazooko Circus Waitress | |
| Ben Ven Der Veen | TV Crew Man | |
| Alex Craig Mann | Stockbroker | |
| Troy Evans | Police Chief | |
| Gale Baker | Police Chief's Wife | |
| Chris Hendrie | Execuitve Producer | |
| Donald Morrow | Voice of Film Narrator | |
| Jenette Goldstein | Maid | |
| Stephen Bridgewater | Human Cannonball | |
| Buck Holland | Shopper | |
| Mary Gillis | Shopper | |
| Jennifer Elise Cox | Shopper | |
| Robert Allen | Car Rental Agent, Las Vegas | |
| David Brisbin | Man in Car | |
| James O'Sullivan | TV Newsman | |
| Milt Taver | TV Newsman |
Production and Technical Credits
| Terry Gilliam | Director | |
| Terry Gilliam | Screenwriter | |
| Tony Grisoni | Screenwriter | |
| Tod Davies | Screenwriter | |
| Alex Cox | Screenwriter | |
| Hunter S. Thompson | Story Creator | |
| Laila Nabulsi | Producer | |
| Patrick Cassavetti | Producer | |
| Stephen Nemeth | Producer | |
| Harold Bronson | Executive Producer | |
| Richard Foos | Executive Producer | |
| Patrick Wachsberger | Executive Producer | |
| Alex McDowell | Production Designer | |
| Lesley Walker | Editor | |
| Ray Cooper | Composer | |
| Nicola Pecorini | Director of Photography | |
| Elliot Lewis Rosenblatt | Co-Producer | |
| John Jergens | Associate Producer | |
| Philip Patterson | Assistant Director | |
| Elliot Lewis Rosenblatt | Unit Production Manager | |
| Chris Gorak | Art Director | |
| Nancy Haigh | Set Decorator | |
| Kent Houston | Visual Effects Supervisor | |
| Rob Bottin | Visual Effects Designer | |
| Steve Galich | Special Effects Coordinator | |
| Julie Weiss | Costume Designer | |
| Eden Coblenz | Costume Designer | |
| Jay Meagher | Sound Mixer | |
| Robin O'Donoghue | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Dominic Lester | Re-recording Mixer | |
| Peter Pennell | Supervising Sound Editor | |
| Patty York | Makeup | |
| Bridget Cook | Hairstylist | |
| Danny Valencia | Make-up and Hair Designer | |
| Matthew W. Mungle | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Rob Bottin | Special Make-up Effects | |
| Margery Simkin | Casting Director | |
| Noon Orsatti | 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.